P4-240
User Benchmarks
Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
P4-240 | 240 | 648 | 244 | 224 | 97.67 | 118.59 | 0.22 | 0.13 |
The measurement of the P4-240 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the P4-240 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the P4-240 should be used.
The P4-240 is a solid-state drive (SSD) offered by various manufacturers. Since this is a generic model, the specific details and features may vary slightly from manufacturer to manufacturer. Below you will find a detailed description of the typical technical details, features and application areas of a P4-240 SSD based on common specifications typical for this model range.
Technical Details:
1. Model Number: P4-240
2. Capacity: 240 GB
3. Form Factor: 2.5-inch (common to fit in standard desktop PCs and laptops)
4. Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
5. NAND Type: Likely TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash, although there could be other types such as QLC (Quad-Level Cell).
6. Controller: A specialized controller designed by the specific manufacturer to optimize the performance and reliability of the SSD.
7. Read Speed: Typically up to 500 MB/s (megabytes per second)
8. Write Speed: Typically up to 450 MB/s
9. Random Read IOPS: Up to 70,000 IOPS at 4K Random Read
10. Random Write IOPS: Up to 60,000 IOPS at 4K Random Write
11. Average Access Time: Typically < 0.1 ms (milliseconds)
12. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Typically up to 1 million hours or more
13. TBW (Total Bytes Written): Approximately 150 TBW to 200 TBW for the 240 GB version, depending on the manufacturer
Features:
1. High Performance: The P4-240 offers excellent performance with read and write speeds of up to 500 MB/s and 450 MB/s respectively. These speeds improve overall system responsiveness and reduce boot times and application launches compared to traditional hard disk drives (HDDs).
2. SATA III interface: The SSD uses the SATA III interface, which supports a maximum data transfer rate of 6 Gb/s. This enables fast and reliable data transfer and is backwards compatible with older SATA II ports, but not as fast as NVMe drives.
3. NAND flash memory: Typically, the P4-240 uses TLC NAND flash, which offers a good balance between cost, capacity, and performance. TLC memory has a higher storage density and is less expensive than MLC (Multi-Level Cell) or SLC (Single-Level Cell), but offers slightly lower durability.
4. TRIM Support: The SSD supports the TRIM command, which maintains performance by efficiently managing storage space and cleaning up unused data blocks.
5. Energy Efficiency: The SSD does not require an additional power supply and is powered by the SATA port. It is energy efficient and reduces power consumption compared to traditional hard drives.
6. SMART Monitoring: The P4-240 supports Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) to monitor the hard drive for possible errors and improve system stability.
7. Robust Design: The SSD is shockproof and vibration resistant, making it particularly resilient to physical shocks common in portable devices.
8. Heat Dissipation: The P4-240 is designed to dissipate heat efficiently to extend the lifespan of the SSD and ensure stable performance.
Application:
1. Desktop PCs: The SSD is ideal for desktop PCs where it improves system performance, reduces boot times and loads applications faster. It can be used as a primary hard drive or an additional storage drive.
2. Laptops and Notebooks: The 2.5-inch form factor makes the P4-240 perfect for use in laptops and notebooks, where it extends battery life and increases system speed.
3. System Upgrades: The P4-240 is an excellent choice for upgrading older systems to improve performance and increase responsiveness.
4. Gaming: The high read and write speed reduces loading times and improves the overall performance of gaming PCs by enabling faster data access.
5. Multimedia Applications: The SSD can be used for storing and quickly accessing large media files such as videos, music and photos.
6. Backup and Archiving: With 240 GB capacity, the SSD offers ample space for backups and archiving data that needs to be backed up regularly.
7. Smaller and portable storage solutions: The SSD can be used in external enclosures for portable storage and its robustness and small size make it ideal for use in external drives.
Conclusion:
The P4-240 is a powerful and reliable 2.5-inch SSD with a capacity of 240 GB that offers a good balance between price, performance and capacity. With read and write speeds of up to 500 MB/s and 450 MB/s respectively, it offers a significant performance increase compared to conventional hard drives and is suitable for a wide range of applications including desktop PCs, laptops, gaming systems and as a storage solution for multimedia applications. Support for TRIM, power efficiency and robustness make it an excellent choice for users looking for a fast and reliable storage solution.
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P4-240 and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of P4-240.
The P4-240 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the P4-240 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.