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Plextor S2G 256GB SSD Firmware 1.03 - Overview, Features, Specifications and Driver
The Plextor S2G 256GB SSD is a high-performance solid-state drive with a storage capacity of 256GB. It is designed to deliver fast boot, application loading and data transfer speeds, thus offering a faster computing experience. The SSD is equipped with a 32-bit or 64-bit DDR3 DRAM cache, depending on the capacity, and utilizes Toshiba's 15nm MLC NAND flash memory to provide high transfer rates of up to 520MB/s read and 480MB/s write speeds under typical conditions.
Features
- 256GB storage capacity
- DDR3 DRAM cache
- Read speed up to 520 MB/s
- Write speed up to 480 MB/s
- SATA III interface with 6 Gb/s speed
- SMART monitoring system
- Low power consumption
- TRIM command supported
Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Brand | Plextor |
| Model | S2G 256GB |
| Interface | SATA III (6 Gb/s) |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Capacity | 256GB |
| Controller | Marvell 88SS1074 |
| NAND Flash | Toshiba 15nm MLC |
| Sequential Read Speed | Up to 520MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | Up to 480 MB/s |
| IOPS | 80,000 (Rand 4KB Read) |
Technologies Used
The following technologies are used in Plextor S2G 256GB SSD Firmware 1.03:- SATA III interface: offers fast data transmission rate of up to 6Gb/s.
- DDR3 DRAM cache: improves read and write operations speed, large enough to efficiently manage the SSD
- Marvell 88SS1074 controller: Enables faster computing performance and stability over long-term use
- Toshiba 15nm MLC NAND flash memory: provides high transfer rates and improved power efficiency, reliable write cycles
- Trim command: assists in attaining optimal performance by efficient alignment of allocated and unused resources
- SMART monitoring system: provides early notification signals when issues occur or are imminent so you can plan without fear of data loss or problems with your applications
Known issues with this device & Troubleshooting
Some Known issues with Plextor S2G 256GB SSD firmware 1.03 include:- Crashing and Disconnects while in use: In rare circumstances, the firmware may not work correctly with the host motherboard via SATA so the SSD may crash while in middleware motion. Solution: Update the Firmware as this bug solved in firmware version 1.03.5.
- Sudden Stoppage:A possible cause of the drive failure, leading to occasional stoppage, is due to overheating problem caused by surrounding environment.The best course of action in this situation is to ensure proper ventilation to aid dissipate heat effectively
- Incorrect or Lower Space Recognition:A typical issue often found with current OS that has low read/write performance or space integrity checks, although the firmware itself is stable solutions: Adjust the size of your partitions and perform single-space full volume erase provess.