Description
Transcend MSA230S 256GB mSATA SATA III 6Gb/s Internal SSD
TS256GMSA230S
The Transcend MSA230S 256GB (TS256GMSA230S) is a compact and reliable mSATA SSD, designed for ultrabooks, mini PCs, and legacy systems requiring small-form-factor storage. Built on the SATA III 6Gb/s interface, it delivers sequential speeds of up to 530 MB/s read and 400 MB/s write, significantly improving boot times and system responsiveness compared to traditional hard drives.
Featuring 3D NAND flash and a DDR3 DRAM cache, the MSA230S ensures stable performance and improved data access speeds, making it suitable for everyday computing and light workloads.
Its ultra-compact mSATA form factor is approximately one-eighth the size of a standard 2.5″ SSD, making it ideal for space-constrained devices such as ultrabooks, tablets, and embedded systems.
The drive incorporates advanced features such as LDPC ECC, RAID engine support, TRIM, and S.M.A.R.T monitoring, ensuring data integrity and long-term reliability.
With an endurance rating of up to ~140–160TB TBW and an MTTF of 2 million hours, the MSA230S is a dependable upgrade solution for legacy and compact systems.
Why It’s a Great Choice
Perfect for Legacy & mSATA Systems
Designed specifically for older ultrabooks and devices that use mSATA instead of M.2.
Reliable SATA Performance
Up to 530 MB/s delivers fast everyday performance and smooth system operation.
DRAM Cache Advantage
Improves responsiveness and consistency compared to DRAM-less SSDs.
Ultra-Compact Form Factor
Ideal for space-constrained builds and embedded applications.
Affordable Upgrade Solution
Great value option for extending the life of older systems.
Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Transcend |
| Model | MSA230S |
| Model Code | TS256GMSA230S |
| Capacity | 256GB |
| Form Factor | mSATA |
| Interface | SATA III 6Gb/s |
| NAND Flash | 3D NAND |
| Controller | SATA Controller |
| Sequential Read | Up to 530 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 400 MB/s |
| Random Read | Up to 45,000 IOPS |
| Random Write | Up to 70,000 IOPS |
| Endurance (TBW) | ~140–160TB |
| Cache | DDR3 DRAM Cache |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 Hours |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Compatibility | Ultrabooks, Embedded Systems |
| Dimensions | 50.8 × 29.85 × 4.85 mm |
| Weight | ~9g |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty |

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