SSD disk Transcend 256 GB M.2 PCI Express 4.0 NVMe 3D NAND TS256GMTE712A

The Transcend 256 GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD TS256GMTE712A is a compact M.2 storage drive that combines 112-layer 3D NAND flash with a PCI Express Gen4 x4 interface to deliver high-speed data transfers and improved overall performance. This model implements hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption and supports TCG Opal 2.0 self-encrypting drive (SED) features, with LBA sector-specific permission control. The drive includes a DRAM cache and hardware design elements—30µ" gold finger PCB, Corner Bond technology, and an anti-sulfur resistor—for enhanced reliability, and is factory-tested to operate across an extended temperature range of -20°C to 75°C; a wide-temperature variant (MTE712A-I) is available for -40°C to 85°C operation.

Advantages

The SSD offers hardware-level AES 256-bit encryption compatible with TCG Opal 2.0 for secure data protection, high sequential and random performance enabled by PCIe Gen4 x4 and 112-layer 3D NAND, and improved responsiveness through an onboard DRAM cache. Robust PCB and component design increases resistance to environmental stress, while factory testing verifies stable operation over an extended temperature range. The compact M.2 form factor provides easy integration into modern laptops and desktops.

Suitable for

• System upgrades for laptops and desktops requiring an M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
• Applications needing hardware encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 compliance
• Workloads demanding fast sequential and random read/write performance
• Environments where extended temperature tolerance and reliability are important

Key specifications

• Capacity: 256 GB
• Form factor: M.2
• Interface: PCI Express Gen4 x4, NVMe
• Flash: 112-layer 3D NAND
• Encryption: Hardware AES 256-bit, TCG Opal 2.0 SED support
• DRAM cache: Yes (onboard)
• Operating temperature (standard): -20°C to 75°C
• Weight: 0.009 kg
• Manufacturer part number (MPN): TS256GMTE712A
• EAN: 0760557859451

How to use

Install the M.2 SSD into a compatible M.2 slot on a motherboard or laptop that supports PCIe NVMe drives, secure it with the appropriate mounting screw, and enable NVMe support in BIOS/UEFI if required. Initialize, partition, and format the drive in your operating system to prepare it for use. To utilize hardware encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 features, follow your chosen disk encryption or management software instructions to enable SED capabilities and set authentication credentials.

Usage recommendations

For sustained performance and longevity, avoid operating the drive outside its specified temperature range, ensure proper airflow in the system, and keep firmware up to date using Transcend's official tools. For mission-critical deployments in extreme temperatures, consider the MTE712A-I wide-temperature variant (-40°C to 85°C).