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Samsung PM991A 256GB M.2 2280 PCI-e 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 Solid State Drive - OEM

Samsung - Samsung PM991A 256GB M.2 2280 PCI-e 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 Solid State Drive - OEM, 3100 MB/s Read Speed, 1300 MB/s Write Speed, MZ-VLQ256B
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Samsung PM991A 256GB M.2 2280 PCI-e 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 Solid State Drive - OEM

Samsung PM991A 256GB M.2 2280 PCI-e 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 Solid State Drive - OEM, 3100 MB/s Read Speed, 1300 MB/s Write Speed, MZ-VLQ256B

Overview Summary:

Upgrade your system with the Samsung PM991A 256GB NVMe M.2 2280 SSD delivering fast 3100MB/s read speeds. Ideal for laptops and PCs. Buy now in South Africa.

This Samsung PM991A 256GB NVMe SSD is designed for users who want faster boot times, improved application responsiveness, and efficient everyday computing performance. With its compact M.2 2280 form factor and PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, it is suitable for upgrading compatible laptops and desktop systems. Shop now to enhance your storage experience with reliable Samsung solid-state technology.

What tier does this fall into?

Mid-range NVMe SSD

What is this best for?

Operating system boot drive, laptop storage upgrade, gaming storage, application loading, everyday computing acceleration

Overview:

Samsung PM991A 256GB NVMe SSD for M.2 2280 Systems
The Samsung PM991A 256GB M.2 NVMe solid state drive is designed for compact, high performance computing environments where fast storage access and efficient power use are important. Built on the PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, it delivers responsive system performance for everyday computing, boot drives, and lightweight workstation tasks. Its M.2 2280 form factor makes it suitable for laptops, ultrabooks, and compatible desktop motherboards that support NVMe storage. With strong sequential read and write capabilities, it helps reduce loading times and improves overall system responsiveness.

Description:

The Samsung PM991A 256GB SSD combines NVMe 1.3 technology with Samsung's OEM storage architecture to deliver stable and efficient performance in a compact design. It is intended for system integrators and upgrades where reliability, speed, and space efficiency are key requirements. The drive supports high-speed PCIe Gen3 communication, enabling faster data transfer compared to traditional SATA drives. Its low-profile M.2 2280 layout ensures broad compatibility with modern thin devices, making it a practical choice for system upgrades or replacement storage solutions.

Features:

Storage and Interface Details
This model is built around a PCI-Express 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface, ensuring efficient data handling and reduced latency during read and write operations. It is designed as an internal solid state drive for direct motherboard installation.

Key technical details include:

  • Storage capacity: 256GB
  • Form factor: M.2 2280
  • Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe 1.3
  • Model identifier: MZ-VLQ256B
  • Series: PM991a
  • Firmware version: HPS1NFAV

The drive is engineered for consistent throughput performance, with up to 3100 MB/s read speeds and up to 1300 MB/s write speeds depending on system configuration and workload conditions.

Performance and Compatibility Notes
The Samsung PM991A series is commonly used in OEM systems and is optimized for balanced power efficiency and storage performance. It is suitable for operating system installation, application storage, and general computing workloads.

Compatible part references include:

  • MZVLQ256HBJD-00BH1
  • MZVLQ256HBJD-00BKN
  • M17197-001

Its M.2 2280 design ensures compatibility with a wide range of laptops and desktops that support NVMe storage expansion, particularly systems designed for PCIe Gen3 lanes.

Product Identification and Technical Reference
For procurement and inventory tracking, this drive is identified under multiple designations used across OEM channels and distribution systems. The primary model is MZ-VLQ256B, with the full series classification as PM991a.

  • SKU reference: Samsung_PM991A256GB2280
  • Series family: PM991a
  • Storage type: Internal NVMe solid state drive

This combination of identifiers ensures accurate matching for replacement, bulk system integration, or hardware upgrade requirements.


Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code Samsung_PM991A256GB2280
Model MZ-VLQ256B
Part Number MZVLQ256HBJD-00BH1
Series/Family PM991a
Compatible Part Numbers M17197-001 MZVLQ256HBJD-00BKN
Storage Capacity 256GB
Storage Interface NVMe
Firmware HPS1NFAV
Interface PCI-Express 3.0 x4
Form Factor M.2 2280
Type Internal Solid State Drive

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