Samsung 9100 PRO SSD

The 9100 PRO uses a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface, which is backward compatible with PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 slots. However, you will only achieve the maximum advertised speeds if your motherboard and CPU specifically support the PCIe 5.0 standard.

Given the high-performance nature of PCIe 5.0 drives, they can generate significant heat under heavy workloads. We strongly recommend using a motherboard-integrated heatsink or an aftermarket M.2 cooler to maintain optimal thermal efficiency and prevent performance throttling.

Yes, it is specifically engineered for demanding professional tasks. The combination of high sequential speeds, a 4GB LPDDR4x cache, and V-NAND TLC flash makes it excellent for handling large file transfers, 4K/8K video editing, and complex rendering workflows.

TBW, or Terabytes Written, measures the total amount of data you can write to the drive before the flash memory begins to wear out. An 800TBW rating is quite robust, meaning you would need to write hundreds of gigabytes of data every single day for several years to reach that limit.

Yes, this drive features built-in hardware encryption support. This allows you to secure your data at the drive level without sacrificing the performance overhead often associated with software-based encryption solutions.

This is a standard M.2 2280 NVMe SSD compatible with most Windows PCs and custom-built workstations. Please note that it is not compatible with internal slots in Apple Mac computers, which use proprietary storage connectors.