Description
Transcend 512GB mSATA III 6Gb/s 3D NAND Internal SSD
TS512GMSA230S
The Transcend TS512GMSA230S 512GB is a compact and reliable mSATA SSD designed for legacy laptops, embedded systems, industrial PCs, and ultracompact devices. Using the SATA III 6Gb/s interface, it delivers solid performance improvements over traditional hard drives, significantly enhancing boot times and overall system responsiveness.
Built with 3D TLC NAND flash, the drive offers improved storage density, endurance, and efficiency compared to older planar NAND solutions. This ensures consistent performance and reliability for everyday computing workloads.
With sequential speeds of up to 550 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write, the TS512GMSA230S maximises the limits of the SATA interface, making it ideal for systems that do not support NVMe drives.
The SSD features advanced technologies such as SLC caching, LDPC ECC error correction, RAID engine support, TRIM, and wear-leveling, ensuring data integrity and long-term stability.
Additionally, DevSleep low-power mode helps extend battery life in portable systems, making it suitable for laptops and embedded environments.
With an endurance rating of approximately 280TB TBW and robust firmware optimisation, the drive is built for reliable long-term use in both consumer and industrial applications.
Why It’s a Great Choice
Perfect for Older & mSATA-Based Systems
Ideal upgrade for legacy laptops and industrial devices that don’t support M.2 NVMe.
Maxed-Out SATA Performance
Up to 550 MB/s delivers the fastest speeds possible on SATA.
Reliable & Durable Storage
~280TB TBW ensures long-term stability and reliability.
Compact & Efficient Design
Small footprint with low power consumption for embedded and portable systems.
Great Replacement Drive Option
Excellent for refurbishing older systems or upgrading compact devices.
Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Transcend |
| Model | mSATA 230S |
| Model Code | TS512GMSA230S |
| Capacity | 512GB |
| Form Factor | mSATA |
| Interface | SATA III 6Gb/s |
| NAND Flash | 3D TLC NAND |
| Controller | SATA Controller |
| Sequential Read | Up to 550 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 500 MB/s |
| Random Read | Up to 85,000 IOPS |
| Random Write | Up to 85,000 IOPS |
| Endurance (TBW) | ~280TB |
| Cache | DRAM + SLC Cache |
| Security | AES Support |
| MTBF | Up to 2,000,000 Hours |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Compatibility | mSATA Devices, Embedded Systems |
| Dimensions | ~50.8 × 29.85 × 3.5 mm |
| Weight | ~9g |
| Warranty | 3 Year Limited Warranty |

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