AP8TBAS2280Q4U-1 Apacer M.2 PCIe M.2 8TB Drive

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The Apacer AS2280Q4U is a solid-state drive in the M.2 2280 form factor, launched on July 15th, 2022. It is available in capacities ranging from 512 GB to 2 TB. This page reports specifications for the 1 TB variant. With the rest of the system, the Apacer AS2280Q4U interfaces using a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 connection. The SSD controller is the PS5018-E18-41 from Phison, a DRAM cache chip is available. Apacer has installed 176-layer TLC NAND flash on the AS2280Q4U, the flash chips are made by Micron. Please note that this SSD is sold in multiple variants with different NAND flash or controller, which could affect performance, the “Notes” section at the end of this page has more info. To improve write speeds, a pseudo-SLC cache is used, so bursts of incoming writes are soaked up more quickly. Thanks to support for the fast PCI-Express 4.0 interface, performance is excellent. The AS2280Q4U is rated for sequential read speeds of up to 7,300 MB/s and 6,000 MB/s write; random IOPS reach up to 750K for reads and 1000K for writes.

Description

AP8TBAS2280Q4U-1 Apacer M.2 PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD 8TB, (Phison E18 + Micron B47R) 3D NAND Drive

The AS2280Q4U is a high-speed PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD designed to meet the demanding requirements of next-generation gaming. Engineered with an M.2 2280 form factor, it ensures seamless compatibility with PS5* and high-performance PCs. Whether you’re a notebook user, PC enthusiast, or PS5 gamer, we have the perfect storage solution for you. The AS2280Q4U gives you the flexibility to choose: install the enclosed heat sink for enhanced cooling or go without it for a more compact setup. With heat sink: Ideal for PS5 and PC upgrades, ensuring optimal performance. Without heat sink: Perfect for notebooks, offering a seamless fit and efficient storage expansion. The heat sink effectively dissipates heat, reducing temperatures by up to 35% to ensure optimal performance and system stability. With blazing-fast read/write speed, the AS2280Q4U significantly reduces load times, delivering a smoother and more immersive gaming experience. Its high-capacity storage allows gamers to expand their library effortlessly, making it the ideal upgrade for PS5 users and performance enthusiasts

PCIe Gen4 x4 Interface
Extreme Fast Read/ Write Speeds of 7,400 / 7,000 MB/s
Meets the Capacity Expansion Needs of PS5 Game Consoles
Dedicated Heat Sink for Better Cooling
Form Factor Dimensions:
No Heatsink : 80.00 x 22.00 x 2.25, unit: mm
With heat sink : 80.00 x 22.9 x 10.8, unit: mm

Placement
internal
Size
8000 GB
Form factor
M.2
M.2 interface
PCI-E 4.0 4x
Controller
Phison PS5018-E18-41
Cache memory
1024 MB / DDR4 SK Hynix /
Memory type
3D TLC NAND / 176-layer Micron /
NVMe

Write speed
6000 MB/s
Read speed
7300 MB/s
Shockproof
1500 G
MTBF
1.6 m h
Write IOPS
1000 K
Read IOPS
750 K
TBW
750 TB
DWPD
0.4 times/day
Manufacturer’s warranty
5 years
TRIM