[ PCIE 5.0 X4 NVME // IDENTIFIED PRODUCT ]
Seagate FireCuda 540 1 TB
1 TB M.2 2280, bare module; PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe SSD. Manufacturer SKU ZP1000GM3A004. 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 | Seagate FireCuda 540 1 TB — ZP1000GM3A004 |
|---|---|
| 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 9,500 MB/s sequential read and 8,500 MB/s sequential write; 1,000 TBW. Vendor-rated maximums; application load, firmware, temperature, fill level and host configuration affect results. |
| Controller | Controller part number not specified in Seagate’s public retail product specifications. |
| NAND | 3D TLC NAND; exact NAND component is not specified in the cited retail specification. |
| Thermal / power note | Bare module. Use a host-compatible M.2 thermal solution and adequate chassis airflow; maintain motherboard and GPU clearance. PCIe 5.0 workloads can cause thermal throttling. Firmware tools and updates may differ for OEM or region-specific drives; no exact SKU power draw is inferred. |
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
- Seagate FireCuda 540 — product and specification referenceManufacturer product-family or exact-SKU page. Verify this drive’s printed MPN and capacity variant against current source material.
- Seagate warranty and replacement informationManufacturer 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.