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Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB (CT2000P3PSSD8)
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 | Crucial P3 Plus 2 TB (CT2000P3PSSD8) — CT2000P3PSSD8 |
|---|---|
| Capacity / form factor | 2 TB; M.2 2280, bare module. |
| Interface / lane width | PCIe 4.0 x4. |
| Protocol | NVMe 1.4. |
| Rated performance / endurance | Up to 5,000 MB/s sequential read and 4,200 MB/s sequential write; 440 TBW for 2 TB SKU. |
| Heatsink / revision caveat | Bare module; no factory heatsink in this MPN. The P3 Plus uses QLC NAND; write speed depends on cache state and workload as well as temperature. This is the 2 TB QLC SKU and its ratings should not be substituted for 1/4 TB P3 Plus variants. A Gen4 x4 host is needed for rated interface performance; the drive can negotiate down on older links. |
Compatibility, installation & service
- Check Crucial’s model-specific installation guidance and the motherboard manual for M.2 2280 support, Gen4 x4 routing, boot UEFI behavior, shared ports and thermal pad fit. Maintain backups for write-heavy use; monitor SMART health and expect long sustained writes after cache exhaustion to differ from peak sequential ratings. Back up before firmware updates.
- This is the 2 TB QLC SKU and its ratings should not be substituted for 1/4 TB P3 Plus variants. A Gen4 x4 host is needed for rated interface performance; the drive can negotiate down on older links.
- 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
- Crucial P3 Plus CT2000P3PSSD8 — exact manufacturer product pageManufacturer 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.