This is a genuine HPE Micron M600 M.2 2280 256GB SATA 6Gb/s Opal2 Solid State Drive (SSD) (HPE P/N: 795585-001; Micron P/N: MTFDDAV256MBF-1AN15ABHA; Other P/N: 590-613330). This enterprise-grade SSD is designed to deliver reliable performance and enhanced data security for compatible HPE servers, workstations, and thin clients. With a 256GB capacity and leveraging the SATA 6Gb/s interface in a compact M.2 2280 form factor, it provides a significant upgrade in speed and responsiveness over traditional hard drives. A key feature is its Opal2 self-encrypting drive (SED) capabilities, offering hardware-based encryption for robust data protection without impacting performance, making it ideal for environments requiring strict security and data privacy.

Key Features 

• HPE Certified & Branded: Ensures full compatibility, validated performance, and seamless integration with a range of HPE systems.

• 256GB Capacity: Offers sufficient storage for operating systems, critical applications, and essential data.

• SATA 6Gb/s Interface: Provides reliable and high-speed data transfer, capable of significantly accelerating system boot times and application loading.

• M.2 2280 Form Factor: Compact dimensions (22mm width, 80mm length) make it suitable for space-constrained systems supporting M.2 SATA, including various servers, desktops, and notebooks.

• Micron M600 Series: Known for its strong balance of performance, power efficiency, and reliability, making it a solid choice for mainstream enterprise and client applications.

• Opal2 Self-Encrypting Drive (SED): Features hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption that secures data at rest, providing enhanced data protection compliant with TCG Opal 2.0 standards. This offloads encryption from the CPU, maintaining performance.

• Power-Loss Protection (Typical for M600): Often includes capacitors to protect data in flight during an unexpected power loss, enhancing data integrity (verify specific model for confirmation).

• Consistent Performance: Delivers stable sequential and random read/write speeds, contributing to overall system responsiveness.

• Energy Efficient: As an SSD, it consumes less power and generates less heat than traditional hard drives.