M.2 Defines the Physical Format
M.2 2230, 2242 and 2280 are all 22mm wide. The final two digits indicate approximate board length in millimeters, so mounting position and system clearance must match.
M.2 PCIe NVMe
- Interfaces: PCIe Gen4, Gen3 and Gen2 with NVMe
- Form Factors: M.2 2230, 2242 and 2280
- Capacity Range: 64GB to 8TB, depending on series and form factor
- NAND Options: 3D TLC, BiCS3 TLC, MLC and selected pSLC
- Sequential Performance: Up to 7000 MB/s read and 6850 MB/s write
- Operating Grades: Commercial and industrial
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Compact M.2 PCIe NVMe Storage
AMP M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs offer compact storage for embedded, edge and networking systems. Choose from Gen4, Gen3 and Gen2 configurations to match your host platform. Commercial and industrial options are also available, depending on the series.
PCIe NVMe Defines the Data Path
These drives communicate over PCI Express using NVMe. However, an M.2 connector does not always support both NVMe and SATA drives. Check the host interface and connector keying before choosing a drive.
PCIe OptionsGen4 / Gen3 / Gen2Lane count varies by series
Form Factors2230 / 2242 / 228030mm, 42mm and 80mm lengths
Capacity Range64GB–8TBVaries by form factor and NAND
Sequential SpeedUp to 7000 / 6850MB/s read / write on selected Gen4 drives
M.2 NVMe Options Available from AMP
Multiple Performance Tiers
PCIe Gen4 x4, Gen3 x4, Gen3 x2 and Gen2 x4 options let the drive match the bandwidth, lane count and lifecycle of the host platform.
Compact Board-Length Choices
M.2 2230, 2242 and 2280 configurations support systems ranging from space-constrained embedded devices to high-capacity edge and server platforms.
Capacity and NAND Flexibility
Across the portfolio, capacities range from 64GB to 8TB. NAND choices include 3D TLC, BiCS3 TLC, MLC and selected pSLC options. However, available combinations depend on the series and form factor.
Managed Flash Reliability
Selected series support advanced wear leveling, ECC, bad-block management, S.M.A.R.T., end-to-end data-path protection and power-fail protection.
M.2 PCIe NVMe Series & Specifications
First, select a series to compare its form factor, interface, capacity and operating grade. Then, expand the part-number table to review specific configurations.
AMP E14 Series PCIe Gen4 x4 3D TLC
E14 M.2 SSDs combine 3D TLC NAND with DDR4 DRAM. Choose from 2230, 2242 and 2280 form factors. Across this M.2 series, capacities range from 240GB to 7680GB; however, each board length supports a different selection.
Interface / NANDPCIe Gen4 x4 | 3D TLC
Form FactorsM.2 2230, 2242 and 2280
M.2 2230 Capacity240GB, 480GB and 960GB
M.2 2242 Capacity240GB, 480GB, 960GB and 1920GB
M.2 2280 Capacity960GB, 1920GB, 3840GB and 7680GB
Sequential SpeedUp to 3500 MB/s read and 3200 MB/s write
Random 4K PerformanceUp to 446,000 read IOPS and 173,000 write IOPS
Operating TemperatureCommercial (C): 0°C to 70°C | Industrial (I): −40°C to 85°C
Flash ManagementAdvanced LDPC error correction; global static and dynamic wear leveling
Power ManagementAuto idle, PCIe link power management, temperature monitoring and throttling
Optional SecuritySED support (TCG/AES), by configuration
Hardware PLPCustomization available for M.2 2280 configurations up to 3840GB; confirm availability by inquiry
Performance figures are series maxima, so results vary by configuration. Request the complete datasheet for test conditions and model-specific performance. SED support is optional. Hardware PLP is listed for U.2 and E1.S. For M.2 2280, however, PLP requires customization and supports capacities up to 3840GB. Confirm these options when inquiring.
View E14 part numbers
Part Numbers and Configurations
| Part Number | Capacity | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
M.2 2230 Part Numbers | ||
| AMPW2P440240-MQ060A(I,C) | 240GB | M.2 2230 / 3D TLC |
| AMPW2P440480-MQ060A(I,C) | 480GB | M.2 2230 / 3D TLC |
| AMPW2P440960-MQ060A(I,C) | 960GB | M.2 2230 / 3D TLC |
M.2 2242 Part Numbers | ||
| AMPW3P440240-MQ060A(I,C) | 240GB | M.2 2242 / 3D TLC |
| AMPW3P440480-MQ060A(I,C) | 480GB | M.2 2242 / 3D TLC |
| AMPW3P440960-MQ060A(I,C) | 960GB | M.2 2242 / 3D TLC |
| AMPW3P4401T9-MQ060A(I,C) | 1920GB | M.2 2242 / 3D TLC |
M.2 2280 Part Numbers | ||
| AMPW5P440960-MQ060A(I,C) | 960GB | M.2 2280 / 3D TLC |
| AMPW5P4401T9-MQ060A(I,C) | 1920GB | M.2 2280 / 3D TLC |
| AMPW5P4403T8-MQ060A(I,C) | 3840GB | M.2 2280 / 3D TLC |
| AMPW5P4407T6-MQ060A(I,C) | 7680GB | M.2 2280 / 3D TLC |
Part numbers follow the supplied E14 reference. (I,C) indicates industrial or commercial temperature variants; confirm the complete ordering part number when requesting a quote.
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe
High-performance 2280 storage with capacities up to 8TB for bandwidth-intensive commercial platforms.
Interface / ProtocolPCIe Gen4 x4 | NVMe 1.4
Form Factor / NANDM.2 2280 | 3D TLC
Capacity Range500GB to 8TB
Sequential SpeedUp to 7000 MB/s read and 6850 MB/s write
Random PerformanceUp to 650K read and 700K write IOPS
Operating GradeCommercial
View Gen4 x4 part numbers
Part Numbers and Configurations
| Part Number | Capacity | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| AMPOLW5D500-M40WAC | 500GB | 3D TLC / Commercial |
| AMPOLW5DT10-M40WAC | 1TB | 3D TLC / Commercial |
| AMPOLW5DT20-M40WAC | 2TB | 3D TLC / Commercial |
| AMPOLW5DT40-M40WAC | 4TB | 3D TLC / Commercial |
| AMPOLW5P44DT80-M40W0AC | 8TB | 3D TLC / Commercial |
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 BiCS3 TLC
High-capacity Gen3 x4 storage using BiCS3 TLC NAND for commercial and industrial configurations.
Interface / ProtocolPCIe Gen3 x4 | NVMe 1.3
Form Factor / NANDM.2 2280 | BiCS3 TLC
Capacity Range240GB to 8TB
Sequential SpeedUp to 3000 MB/s read and 1000 MB/s write
Random PerformanceUp to 200K read and 20K write IOPS
Operating GradeCommercial or industrial, by part number
Selected FeaturesECC and FIPS 197 / AES-256 / Opal encryption support
View BiCS3 TLC part numbers
Part Numbers and Configurations
| Part Number | Capacity | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| AMPOLW5D240-N40PAI(C)* | 240GB | BiCS3 TLC / C or I |
| AMPOLW5D480-N40PAI(C)* | 480GB | BiCS3 TLC / C or I |
| AMPOLW5D960-N40PAI(C)* | 960GB | BiCS3 TLC / C or I |
| AMPOLW5D1T9-N40PAI(C)* | 1920GB | BiCS3 TLC / C or I |
| AMPOLW5P340T40-N40P0AI(C)* | 4TB | BiCS3 TLC / C or I |
| AMPOLW5P340T80-N40P0AI(C)* | 8TB | BiCS3 TLC / C or I |
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 MLC
Gen3 x4 MLC storage for commercial systems requiring a broad 128GB-to-8TB capacity range.
Interface / NANDPCIe Gen3 x4 | MLC
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity Range128GB to 8TB
Sequential SpeedUp to 2750 MB/s read and 1200 MB/s write
Operating GradeCommercial
View Gen3 x4 MLC part numbers
Part Numbers and Configurations
| Part Number | Capacity | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| AMPOLW5D128-NM0PAC | 128GB | MLC / Commercial |
| AMPOLW5D256-NM0PAC | 256GB | MLC / Commercial |
| AMPOLW5D512-NM0PAC | 512GB | MLC / Commercial |
| AMPOLW5DT10-NM0PAC | 1TB | MLC / Commercial |
| AMPOLW5P340T20-NM0P0AC | 2TB | MLC / Commercial |
| AMPOLW5P340T40-NM0P0AC | 4TB | MLC / Commercial |
| AMPOLW5P340T80-NM0P0AC | 8TB | MLC / Commercial |
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x2 3D TLC
A DRAM-less NVMe series with ECC and end-to-end data-path protection for capacity-focused embedded designs.
Interface / ProtocolPCIe Gen3 x2 | NVMe 1.3
Form Factor / NANDM.2 2280 | 3D TLC
Capacity Range64GB to 8TB
ArchitectureDRAM-less
Sequential SpeedUp to 1400 MB/s read and 700 MB/s write
Random PerformanceUp to 58K read and 66K write IOPS
Operating GradeCommercial (C) or industrial (I)
Selected FeaturesECC, end-to-end data-path protection and power-fail protection
View Gen3 x2 part numbers
Part Numbers and Configurations
| Part Number | Capacity | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| AMPOLW5D064-N40NPI(C)* | 64GB | 3D TLC / C or I |
| AMPOLW5D128-N40NPI(C)* | 128GB | 3D TLC / C or I |
| AMPOLW5D256-N40NPI(C)* | 256GB | 3D TLC / C or I |
| AMPOLW5D512-N40NPI(C)* | 512GB | 3D TLC / C or I |
| AMPOLW5DT10-N40NPI(C)* | 1TB | 3D TLC / C or I |
| AMPOLW5P320T20-N40NPI(C)* | 2TB | 3D TLC / C or I |
| AMPOLW5P320T40-N40NPI(C)* | 4TB | 3D TLC / C or I |
| AMPOLW5P320T80-N40NPI(C)* | 8TB | 3D TLC / C or I |
M.2 2280 PCIe Gen2 x4 MLC Industrial
Industrial-grade Gen2 NVMe storage for established platforms that require MLC-based configurations.
Interface / NANDPCIe Gen2 x4 | 2D or 3D MLC
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity Range500GB to 8TB
Sequential SpeedUp to 1000 MB/s read and 800 MB/s write
Operating GradeIndustrial
View Gen2 industrial part numbers
Part Numbers and Configurations
| Part Number | Capacity | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| AMPOLW5D0500-IM02I | 500GB | 2D MLC / Industrial |
| AMPOLW5D0T10-MM02I | 1TB | 3D MLC / Industrial |
| AMPOLW5D0T20-MM02I | 2TB | 3D MLC / Industrial |
| AMPOLW500D0T40-MM020AI | 4TB | 3D MLC / Industrial |
| AMPOLW500D0T80-MM020AI | 8TB | 3D MLC / Industrial |
M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 x4 3D TLC / pSLC
Compact 30mm Gen4 storage for space-constrained systems, available in selected TLC and pSLC configurations.
Interface / NANDPCIe Gen4 x4 | 3D TLC or pSLC
Form FactorM.2 2230
TLC Capacity240GB to 960GB
pSLC Capacity240GB
Sequential SpeedUp to 2800 MB/s read and 2300 MB/s write
Operating GradeCommercial or industrial, by configuration
AvailabilityContact AMP for current configurations
Review 2230 configuration options
Part Numbers and Configurations
| Configuration | Capacity | Operating Grade |
|---|---|---|
| M.2 2230 / 3D TLC | 240GB to 960GB | Commercial or industrial |
| M.2 2230 / pSLC | 240GB | Confirm by inquiry |
Series note: Performance, temperature grade, NAND configuration, firmware features, power-loss protection, encryption support and lifecycle status vary by exact part number. C indicates commercial temperature and I indicates industrial temperature. Confirm all required specifications with AMP before ordering.
Available M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs
Browse the listed commercial and industrial configurations below. Then, select a product to review its capacity, operating grade, variants and supported features.
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AMP E14 Series PCIe Gen4 x4 3D TLC
Storage Capacity: 16TB, 240GB, 480GB, 960GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TBView Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
AMP M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x2 3D TLC
Storage Capacity: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TBView Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
AMP M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 BiCS3 TLC SSD
Storage Capacity: 240GB, 480GB, 960GB, 1920GB, 4TB, 8TBView Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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M.2 2280 PCIe MLC Commercial SSD
Storage Capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TBView Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe Gen4x4 3D TLC Commercial SSD
Storage Capacity: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TBView Options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Need a Configuration That Is Not Listed?
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M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Applications
Compact PCIe NVMe storage supports platforms that need high-throughput local storage, a small footprint and commercial or industrial configuration options.
Transportation
Compact, high-performance storage for fleet, railway and embedded transportation platforms with commercial or industrial requirements.
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Server & Data Center
Fast local storage for boot drives, compact appliances, networking equipment, edge systems and data-center infrastructure.
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Military & Aerospace
Selected industrial NVMe configurations for embedded mission computing, avionics and rugged aerospace storage requirements.
View solutionsM.2 PCIe NVMe SSD FAQ
What is the difference between M.2 NVMe and M.2 SATA?
M.2 describes the physical form factor. NVMe drives use PCI Express, whereas M.2 SATA drives use the SATA interface. Therefore, check host interface support and connector keying before selecting a drive.
Which PCIe generations and lane configurations are available?
Available series include PCIe Gen4 x4, Gen3 x4, Gen3 x2 and Gen2 x4. However, actual performance depends on both the drive and the host’s supported generation and lane count.
Which M.2 form factors are available?
Choose from M.2 2230, 2242 and 2280 configurations. Each is 22mm wide, while the last two digits indicate approximate length in millimeters. Before ordering, check the mounting position and available clearance.
Can a Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD work in a Gen3 host?
PCIe devices may negotiate a lower supported link generation when the drive and host are compatible, but performance will be limited by the host. Confirm connector keying, firmware, lane count, power, thermal and platform compatibility before qualification.
Are commercial- and industrial-grade options available?
Both commercial and industrial options are available in selected series and capacities. However, temperature range, NAND, firmware features and lifecycle status vary by exact part number.
Do all M.2 NVMe SSDs include encryption or power-loss protection?
These features are available only on selected configurations. For example, a series may offer encryption or power-loss protection as an option. Check the exact part for AES-256, TCG Opal, power-loss protection, power-fail protection and end-to-end data-path protection as required.
What information should I provide with an M.2 NVMe inquiry?
Start with your host platform, M.2 size, interface, capacity and operating temperature. Then, add your workload, annual volume and existing part number, if available. You can also include NAND preferences, firmware needs and the required program life.
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