[ INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT // SATA SSD ]
Samsung 470 Series 128 GB
Capacity- and part-specific archival record. Performance and construction notes are tied to the cited model documentation; do not generalize them across revisions.
IDENTIFICATION: Match exact part number MZ-5PA128, capacity and revision to the physical label. OEM and regional suffixes can differ.
Specifications
| Manufacturer / model / SKU | Samsung 470 Series — MZ-5PA128 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 128 GB |
| Generation | 2010–2011 client SATA SSD generation |
| Form factor | 2.5-inch, 9.5 mm |
| SATA generation / interface | SATA 3 Gb/s (SATA II) |
| Controller / NAND / performance / endurance | Samsung 30 nm-class MLC NAND; up to 250 MB/s sequential read and 220 MB/s sequential write. Samsung controller; endurance/TBW is not claimed because the cited support material does not provide a matching capacity-specific rating. |
| TRIM / firmware | TRIM availability depends on firmware, operating system and driver; confirm the exact drive firmware and ATA command pass-through before use. Magician and firmware support for this retired model may be limited or unavailable. |
| Host compatibility | 2.5-inch SATA data/power; backward compatibility is subject to the host SATA controller and firmware. The SATA II device is link-limited even in a newer host. Check BIOS/AHCI and OS support. |
Age-related handling & preservation
- Before use, record the label, serial, firmware, SMART health attributes, host/controller and a read-only data/health snapshot; keep verified backups.
- Peak transfer rates and historical endurance ratings do not guarantee remaining life, powered-off retention or recovery after controller failure. Inspect for corrosion, damaged connectors and prior repair.
- Firmware utilities, manuals, warranty coverage and host drivers may be discontinued. Do not update, secure-erase or cross-flash until the full part number/revision and a verified backup are established.
- Check OS TRIM/SMART support directly; bridge, RAID, driver and BIOS behavior can block or alter these features.
Manufacturer / manual sources
- Samsung — MZ-5PA128 support and manuals (Portugal)Manufacturer model support entry for 128 GB 470 Series.
- Samsung — MZ-5PA128 support and manuals (Germany)Second regional manufacturer support/manual portal for the exact model.
Sources are HTTPS manufacturer product/support pages or product manuals. Match the complete drive label and document revision before applying family-level information to an individual unit.