M.2
Simorchip · Core Series
Core Series
2242
GEN3x4
42mm. The right size for everything in between.
PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe · Write consistency above market at every capacity.
#M.2 2242 #PCIe Gen3x4 #NVMe #Up to 2TB #1,500,000 Hr #3-Year Warranty
Why M.2 2242 GEN3x4?
Solid Core
42mm. Not a compromise. A considered choice.
| Form Factor | 2242 | 42mm — fits industrial motherboards, NAS enclosures, and systems where 2280 is too long and 2230 too short. When the spec sheet says 2242, there is no substitute. |
| Write Consistency | 3,000+ MB/s | 512GB and above all exceed 3,000 MB/s write. Most Gen3 2242 competitors drop to 1,500–2,000 MB/s at 512GB. Simorchip 2242 stays consistent across every capacity. |
| Read Speed | 3,200 MB/s | Flat 3,200 MB/s read across all four capacities — 256GB through 2TB. No trade-off by capacity. |
| MTBF | 1.5M hr | 1,500,000 hours rated reliability. Industrial-grade endurance for embedded systems, NAS, and continuous-operation environments. |
| Warranty | 3yr | 3-year limited warranty. Professional after-sales service backed with confidence. |
📊 Write Consistency Advantage
512GB / 1TB / 2TB all achieve 3,000+ MB/s write — above typical Gen3 2242 market benchmarks. Most competitors drop significantly at lower capacities.
*Benchmarked under Simorchip internal lab conditions
01 — Performance
Fast
PCIe Gen3x4 · Consistent across all capacities
PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe — 3,200 MB/s read flat across all capacities.Write consistency above typical market Gen3 2242 from 512GB upward.
- 3,200 MB/s read — all capacities — Same peak read whether 256GB or 2TB. No capacity penalty on read throughput.
- 3,000+ MB/s write from 512GB — Unusually consistent for Gen3 2242. The larger PCB accommodates higher NAND density — enabling sustained write at every major capacity.
- Stringent component screening — Main control chips and NAND flash particles individually verified before assembly.
Sequential Read by Capacity
256GB 3,200 MB/s
512GB 3,200 MB/s
1TB 3,200 MB/s
2TB 3,200 MB/s
Sequential Write by Capacity
256GB 2,700 MB/s
512GB ★ 3,000 MB/s
1TB ★ 3,000 MB/s
2TB ★ 3,100 MB/s
★ Above typical Gen3 2242 market performance
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3,200 MB/s Read · All caps.
3,100 MB/s Write · 2TB
1,500 Max TBW
02 — Reliability
Solid
1,500,000 hr MTBF · 3-Year Warranty
- 1,500,000-hour MTBF — Over 171 years of rated reliability. Industrial-grade endurance designed for continuous-operation environments.
- Stringent component screening — Main control chips and NAND flash particles individually verified before assembly.
- RoHS / CE / FCC / REACH certified — Compliant for EU, US, and international markets.
- Multi-platform compatible — Industrial PC · NAS Server · NVR / DVR · Laptop · Desktop · Workstation · Mini PC.
1,500,000 Hours MTBF
1,500 Max TBW · 2TB
Certifications
RoHS CE FCC REACH
OS Support
Windows 11 / 10 · LinuxSteamOS · FreeBSDPlug & Play — no drivers
Compatible Platforms
Industrial PC
NAS Server
Laptop
Desktop
NVR / DVR
Embedded
Workstation
Mini PC
03 — Specifications
Full Specs
| Model | Simorchip M.2 2242 GEN3x4 |
| Series | Core Series |
| Interface | PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe |
| Form Factor | M.2 2242 · 42 × 22 × 3.77 mm |
| Flash Type | 3D NAND |
| Capacity | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
| MTBF | 1,500,000 Hours |
| Voltage | 3.3V ± 5% |
| Operating Temp | 0°C ~ 70°C |
| Certifications | RoHS / CE / FCC / REACH |
| Warranty | 3-Year Limited Warranty |
| 256GB · Read / Write | 3,200 / 2,700 MB/s |
| 512GB · Read / Write | 3,200 / 3,000 MB/s ★ |
| 1TB · Read / Write | 3,200 / 3,000 MB/s ★ |
| 2TB · Read / Write | 3,200 / 3,100 MB/s ★ |
| 256GB TBW | 185 TBW |
| 512GB TBW | 375 TBW |
| 1TB TBW | 750 TBW |
| 2TB TBW | 1,500 TBW |
★ Above typical Gen3 2242 market write performance
- All data from Simorchip internal labs. Results may vary.
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SimorchipM.2 2242GEN3x4
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Simorchip · Core Series
Core Series
2240
GEN3x4 & GEN4x4
30mm. Fits where others don't.
Two speed tiers. One form factor. Your call.
#2230 GEN3x4 #2230 Gen4x4 #3,300 MB/s #7,000 MB/s #1,500,000 Hr MTBF
Choose your speed.
| 2230 GEN3x4 | 2230 GEN4x4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe | PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe |
| Max Read | 3,300 MB/s | 7,000 MB/s (2TB) |
| Max Write | 3,000 MB/s | 6,500 MB/s (2TB) |
| Capacity | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
| MTBF | 1,500,000 hr | 1,500,000 hr |
| Warranty | 3-Year | 3-Year |
| Best for | Wide compatibility · Low power · Gen3 platforms | Maximum throughput · Gen4 platforms |
7,000 MB/s read / 6,500 MB/s write — well above typical M.2 2230 Gen4 market performance (usually 5,000–5,500 MB/s). Exceptional for a 30mm module.
256GB write speed is 1,200 MB/s. 512GB and above achieve 2,400–3,000 MB/s. Select 512GB or above for sustained write-intensive workloads.
01 — Performance
Fast
GEN3x4 · 3,300 MB/s
PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe — widest platform compatibility.1TB and 2TB deliver full Gen3 read and write throughput.
- Up to 3,300 MB/s read — 2TB model achieves peak Gen3 throughput. 1TB and 2TB both reach full 3,000 MB/s write.
- Lower power — Gen3 platform compatible — Works across the widest range of systems, including those without PCIe Gen4 support.
- Steam Deck · Surface Pro · Ultra-thin notebooks — The only NVMe size that physically fits these systems.
3,300 MB/s Max Read
3,000 MB/s Max Write
Sequential Read — GEN3x4
256GB 3,000 MB/s
512GB 3,200 MB/s
1TB 3,200 MB/s
2TB 3,300 MB/s
GEN4x4 · 7,000 MB/s
PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe — the highest performance in M.2 2230.The 2TB model achieves 7,000 MB/s read — above typical market performance at this form factor.
- 7,000 MB/s read — 2TB model — Most M.2 2230 Gen4 products reach 5,000–5,500 MB/s at 2TB. Simorchid 2230 GEN4x4 delivers significantly higher throughput.
- 6,500 MB/s write — 2TB model — Sustained write throughput at a level rarely seen in 30mm NVMe modules.
- Steam Deck OLED · Gen4 ultrabooks · Latest Mini PCs — Unlock full Gen4 bandwidth in the smallest M.2 footprint.
7,000 MB/s Read · 2TB
6,500 MB/s Write · 2TB
Sequential Read — GEN4x4
512GB 5,200 MB/s
1TB 5,200 MB/s
2TB ★ 7,000 MB/s
★ Significantly above typical M.2 2230 Gen4 market performance
02 — Reliability
Solid
1,500,000 hr MTBF · 3-Year Warranty · Both variants
- 1,500,000-hour MTBF — 171 years of rated reliability. Same industrial-grade standard across both GEN3x4 and GEN4x4.
- Stringent component screening — Main control chips and NAND flash particles individually verified before assembly.
- RoHS / CE / FCC / REACH — Compliant for EU, US, and international markets.
1,500,000 Hours MTBF
Compatible Platforms
Steam Deck
Ultrabook
Surface Pro
Mini PC
Industrial
NAS Cache
Embedded
Workstation
OS Support
Windows 11 / 10 · Linux · SteamOS · macOS (adapter) · FreeBSD
03 — Specifications
Full Specs
GEN3x4
| Model | Simorchip M.2 2230 GEN3x4 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen3x4 NVMe |
| Capacity | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 · 30 × 22 × 3.77 mm |
| MTBF | 1,500,000 Hours |
| Warranty | 3-Year Limited |
256GB: 3,000 / 1,200 MB/s ⚠512GB: 3,200 / 2,400 MB/s1TB: 3,200 / 3,000 MB/s2TB: 3,300 / 3,000 MB/s
GEN3x4 Datasheet
GEN4x4
| Model | Simorchip M.2 2230 GEN4x4 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe |
| Capacity | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 · 30 × 22 × 3.77 mm |
| MTBF | 1,500,000 Hours |
| Warranty | 3-Year Limited |
512GB: 5,200 / 2,700 MB/s ⚠1TB: 5,200 / 4,500 MB/s2TB ★: 7,000 / 6,500 MB/s
GEN4x4 DatasheetCore Series
- All speeds in MB/s · ⚠ Low-capacity write reflects NAND configuration at 2230 form factor
★ GEN4x4 2TB performance significantly above typical M.2 2230 Gen4 market benchmarks
SimorchipM.2 2230Core Series
GEN3x4 · GEN4x4 · Compact Core · Swift Core
© 2026 Simorchip Technology · M.2 2230 · PCIe Gen3x4 & Gen4x4 · 3-Year Warranty