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ADATA LEGEND 960 MAX 2 TB (ALEG-960M-2TCS)
Product-specific catalog record for the manufacturer code below. Performance figures are manufacturer-rated values, not independent test results.
IDENTIFY THE EXACT SKU: Compare the full MPN, label suffix, form factor, firmware and any OEM/security code before applying these notes. Family variations, capacity changes and factory thermal assemblies can materially change ratings and compatibility.
Manufacturer-identified specifications
| Product / MPN | ADATA LEGEND 960 MAX 2 TB (ALEG-960M-2TCS) — ALEG-960M-2TCS |
|---|---|
| Capacity / form factor | 2 TB; M.2 2280, double-sided drive with included finned heatsink. |
| Interface / lane width | PCIe 4.0 x4. |
| Protocol | NVMe 1.4. |
| Rated performance / endurance | Up to 7,400 MB/s sequential read and 6,800 MB/s sequential write; 1,560 TBW for 2 TB SKU. |
| Heatsink / revision caveat | The 960 MAX is sold with a substantial attachable heatsink in this SKU; check height and GPU/board cover clearance. ADATA’s product package distinguishes bare drive and heatsink installation. Do not assume the drive fits under every motherboard M.2 shield or laptop cover. The 2 TB specific rating is not interchangeable with another capacity. Verify suffix ALEG-960M-2TCS and included thermal hardware. |
Compatibility, installation & service
- Read both motherboard and ADATA installation instructions before assembly; check the actual heatsink’s clearance, mounting and thermal-pad arrangement. Do not force a board shield over the finned cooler or remove it unless ADATA’s instructions allow. Confirm M.2 2280 Gen4 x4 NVMe wiring and boot support; retain airflow and monitor temperature under sustained transfer. Back up before firmware/service.
- Do not assume the drive fits under every motherboard M.2 shield or laptop cover. The 2 TB specific rating is not interchangeable with another capacity. Verify suffix ALEG-960M-2TCS and included thermal hardware.
- Confirm host boot mode, OS NVMe support, CPU lane generation, socket length/keying, power and controller/backplane qualification from the system manual; physical fit alone does not establish compatibility.
- Before drive replacement, check backup integrity, encryption keys, firmware settings, recovery media and array rebuild plans. Use electrostatic-discharge precautions and never hot-remove unless the host documentation explicitly supports it.
Manufacturer references
- ADATA LEGEND 960 MAX — manufacturer product specs and datasheet downloadsManufacturer specification/product reference. Verify the precise SKU and its capacity-specific table, manual or linked downloads against the installed drive label.
- NVM Express — specificationsProtocol standards reference; it does not establish product-specific features or host boot support.
- PCI-SIG — PCI Express specificationsInterface generation/lanes standards reference, not a substitute for the host motherboard/server manual.
Manufacturer peak ratings reflect stated test conditions and may not represent sustained writes in a thermally constrained or cache-exhausted host. Confirm current regional support, service status and warranty terms before use.