Specifications and Features
Key Features:
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- PCIe Gen 3×4 interface with read speeds up to 2,200MB/s and write speeds up to 1,600MB/s
- Massive storage capacity options up to 2TB
- LDPC (Low-Density Parity Check) error correction code (ECC) technology, End-To-End (E2E) data protection, and RAID engine for enhanced data integrity and stability
- Supports NVMe 1.3, Host Memory Buffer (HMB), and SLC Cache to deliver high and efficient performance
- Small form factor M.2 2280 (80mm) allows for easy installation in laptops, small form factor PC systems, and some ultrabooks
Specifications:
As we can see in the specification, the P34A60 is available in capacities up to 2TB. There are still not many inexpensive SSD options on the market at so high capacity so it can be one of the advantages of this drive.
The drive is supported by free diagnostic software so for example, CrystalDiskInfo can read all important data, including drive’s temperature or S.M.A.R.T. logs.
The temperature is quite low. During work it won’t really pass 50°C and during typical operations is closer to 40°C. On the above screenshot, the temperature is just after a benchmark run and it’s still 45°C. It’s a good sign for all who wish to install the drive in a laptop or SFF PC.
Package and its Contents
The package is a small box, well-described as all Silicon Power products. On the box, we will find the most important specifications like the drive’s interface, capacity or warranty. We can also see info about a five-year warranty that is above the typical warranty period for SSD. Most storage products have two or three years of warranty but some manufacturers are starting to offer up to ten years of warranty.
The P34A60 is in very popular M.2 2280 format and works on the PCIe Gen 3 x4 bus. The Declared maximum bandwidth is up to 2200MB/s what is lower than that of the previously reviewed P34A80 but should be still more than enough for most users.
Silicon Power P34A60 uses SMI 2263XT controller and Micron 3D TLC NAND. Since it’s a DRAMless design then Silicon Power decided to use HMB technology. In short, it uses a computer’s RAM to help in SSD performance. As an effect, we are receiving inexpensive SSD which should offer high performance.
The drive itself looks similar to any M.2 SSD. We can install it in any motherboard which has an M.2 PCIe socket. If the motherboard has a socket in the PCIe x2 standard then the maximum bandwidth will be lower.
Let’s move to the next page to take a look at the test results.
