Samsung 840 Series 256 GB - SSD

The new benchmark for Samsung SSDs!

Samsung SSD 840 series hard drive

Faster, More Reliable, Premium Design

Switch to SSD and transform your PC! Accelerate loads, from startup to opening of applications, and optimize the performance and endurance of your PC! In addition, Samsung, thanks to its mastery from design to production - all components are manufactured by Samsung - guarantees you unparalleled reliability.

• Size: 2.5''

• Unparalleled reliability

• User-friendly and complete solution to Upgrade your PC

• Interface: Serial ATA 6.0 Gbps

• Capacity: 256 GB

After the 830 SSDs , Samsung is launching a new range of SSDs that are still 100% Samsung , the Serie 840 Pro . Equipped with a new Samsung 3-Core MDX controller clocked at 300 MHz and Toggle NAND MLC chips , this 840 Pro SSD , with a capacity of 256 GB , sees its performance greatly improved compared to the previous generation.

Speed ​​and performance

Many embedded technologies

Like any good SSD , this SSD 840 Pro is compatible with SMART and TRIM commands to ensure consistent performance over time. For performance optimization , this SSD is also equipped with the Garbage Collection function which acts as a sort of defragmentation. It will detect the pages in the blocks which can be erased in order to move the programmed pages there and thus free the blocks by making them completely blank. The Magician software is also delivered to you to allow you to update the firmware under Windows , to carry out a "secure erase" or to launch a benchmark of your SSD Series 840 Pro . As for the protection of your data , no worries on this side since it will be ensured thanks to 256-bit AES encryption . In addition, it is also equipped with an LED indicator and supports the WWN (Worldwide Name) standard to allow its integration into storage networks (SAN) .

With a thickness of 7mm , this SSD 840 Pro will find its place in any type of computer to restore speed and performance. In addition, you are guaranteed for 5 years by Samsung for total peace of mind!

Technical characteristics

Format	2.5"
SSD Caching	No
Ability	256 GB
Memory type	MLC ( Multi-Level Cell )
Interface	SATA III 6Gb/s
Cache memory	512 MB
Maximum read transfer rate	540 MB/sec (SATA III 6 Gb/s)
Maximum write transfer rate	520 MB/sec (SATA III 6 Gb/s)
Max operations per sec (IOPS) reading	100,000 (random on 4KB files)
Max write operations per sec (IOPS)	90,000 (random on 4 KB files)
Presentation
Box version	Yes
Supplied accessories	Magician software Installation guide
Dimensions	100 x 7 x 69.85mm
Weight	62.5g
Consumption	Operating: 0.069W Standby: 0.054W
Manufacturer reference	MZ-7PD256BW