2.5 SATA Solid State Drive

The Plextor M6 PRO is a premium professional grade SSD that combines high-performance hardware with PlexTurbo, the newly developed intelligent SSD caching software that delivers speeds far beyond the limits of the SATA III interface. By combining the best performing components from top suppliers with Plextor's own exclusive firmware, advanced manufacturing techniques, and expert knowledge, Plextor has developed an uncompromising drive. For gamers, computer creatives, and other demanding users, the Plextor M6 PRO sets the gold standard for storage performance, reliability, and stability.

Manufacturer Part Number
PX-512M6PRO
Full Product Specifications

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Performance

Model: PX-512M6Pro
Capacity: 512GB

Buffer :
DRAM Cache: 768MB DDR3

Read/Write Speed (Under Windows NTFS) :
Sequential Read Speed
(SATA 6Gb/s)**: Up to 545 MB/s*
Sequential Write Speed
(SATA 6Gb/s)**: Up to 330 MB/s*
Random Read Speed
(IOPS 4KB)***: Up to 100,000*
Random Write Speed
(IOPS 4KB)***: Up to 88,000*

Power :
DC Requirement: 5V / 2.0A
Consumption: 0.25W(MobileMark) / 2mW(DEVSLP)

*Test Platform
Motherboard: ASUS P8Z77-PRO, CPU: Intel i5-3470 3.20Ghz, BIOS: ver.1708, AHCI driver: 12.9.0.1001, OS: Windows 7 x64. (Actual performance may vary based on hardware, software, and overall system configuration)
**Performance measured using CrystalDiskMark
***Performance measured using CrystalDiskMark QD32

Environment and Reliability

Temperature: 0°C ~ 70°C / 32°F ~ 158°F (Operating)
Shock: 1500G (Max), at 1 msec half-sine
Vibration: 7 ~ 800Hz, 2.17Grms (Operation)
MTBF: > 2,400,000 hours
Warranty: 5 years Plextor's Warranty Service

Compatibility

Operating System Supported: Microsoft Windows OS / Linux OS / APPLE Mac OS
Agency Approval: UL, CE, BSMI, WHQL, RoHS, VCCI, KCC, FCC, RCM
Command Set Support: TRIM, S.M.A.R.T., NCQ, ATA/ATAPI-8
DATA Encryption: AES 256
Firmware Upgrade: Supported
SATA Interface: SATA III, also compatible with SATA 6/3/1.5 Gb/s

Form Factor and Connectors

Form Factor: 2.5 inch form factor
Power Connector: 15-pin SATA connector for DC 5V input
Data Connector: 7-pin SATA connector

Dimension and Weight

Dimension (L x W x H): 100mm x 69.85mm x 6.8mm
Weight: 2.47oz / 70g (Max, without case)

Package Contents

Document: Quick installation guide
Accessory: 3.5" Bracket, SATA Cable
Software: PlexTurbo, Cloning & Backup Utility