[ PCIE 5.0 X4 NVME // IDENTIFIED PRODUCT ]
Samsung 9100 PRO 1 TB
1 TB M.2 2280, bare module; PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD. Manufacturer SKU MZ-VAP1T0BW. Published capacity-specific performance and endurance are vendor ratings; no performance beyond the manufacturer conditions is implied.
IDENTIFICATION: Match the full manufacturer part number, including suffix, on the drive label and packaging. Capacity, cooler, region, OEM firmware and revision variants are not interchangeable. Published peak rates describe controlled vendor testing, not guaranteed sustained results.
Manufacturer-identified specifications
| Exact product / MPN | Samsung 9100 PRO 1 TB — MZ-VAP1T0BW |
|---|---|
| Capacity / form factor | 1 TB; M.2 2280, bare module. |
| Interface / host lanes | PCI Express 5.0 x4 over an M.2 M-key NVMe socket. Link speed and lane count negotiate to the slot, CPU/chipset routing and host firmware; confirm the motherboard or system manual. |
| Protocol | NVMe over PCIe; verify host support and bootability with the system vendor. An M.2 socket may be SATA-only or may share lanes with other devices. |
| Sequential performance / endurance | Up to 14,700 MB/s sequential read and 13,300 MB/s sequential write; 600 TBW. Vendor-rated maximums; application load, firmware, temperature, fill level and host configuration affect results. |
| Controller | Samsung in-house controller; exact controller part number is not identified in the public consumer specification. |
| NAND | Samsung V-NAND TLC. |
| Thermal / power note | Bare module. Provide a compatible M.2 heatsink and chassis airflow; intensive PCIe 5.0 transfers can raise controller and NAND temperature and trigger thermal throttling. Samsung does not publish an exact power draw for this capacity in the cited consumer material. |
Host, firmware & installation compatibility
- Verify the motherboard/system manual for an M-key NVMe socket, M.2 2280 mechanical fit, PCIe Gen5 x4 capability, lane sharing and supported-device limitations. The drive can negotiate to a supported earlier PCIe generation, but cannot exceed the host slot’s generation or lane allocation.
- Check current BIOS/UEFI and operating-system NVMe support before installation. Boot support requires platform firmware support and is separate from physical fit or data-drive detection. Vendor SSD-management and firmware tools may support only retail SKUs, not OEM variants.
- Observe the platform’s M.2 heatsink, pad, airflow and clearance instructions. Do not stack covers or remove an integrated thermal assembly unless the manufacturer permits it. Avoid hot-plugging; shut down, isolate standby power as directed and use ESD precautions.
- Back up data and confirm recovery media, encryption keys and firmware/boot settings before replacing a boot drive. Check warranty and service terms for the exact MPN and region.
Manufacturer references & protocol source
- Samsung 9100 PRO — product and specification referenceManufacturer product-family or exact-SKU page. Verify this drive’s printed MPN and capacity variant against current source material.
- Samsung consumer-storage warranty and service termsManufacturer service reference; coverage and support eligibility depend on exact SKU, region, purchase evidence and applicable terms.
- NVM Express — specificationsProtocol standards reference only; not evidence for this drive’s SKU-specific ratings.
Sequential rates and endurance are manufacturer claims for the identified capacity. Check the linked manufacturer material for current warranty conditions, firmware, compatibility and service instructions.