Toshiba 256 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD – Refurbished

Description

The Toshiba 256 GB NVMe SSD is a leading storage solution, originating from the production lines of the inventor of Flash memory. Designed to meet the responsiveness requirements of mobile workstations and professional desktop PCs, this refurbished drive provides a high-performance and cost-effective upgrade. It is an ideal replacement for mechanical storage units or limited SATA SSDs, offering transfer rates up to four times faster for a smooth user experience under Windows 11 Pro or Linux.

At the heart of this module is the proprietary BiCS FLASH™ technology, a high-density 3D NAND architecture that optimises not only speed but also power consumption management (L1.2 low power standby). This energy efficiency is crucial for technicians looking to maintain battery life on Ultrabook-style laptops. The integrated Toshiba controller ensures advanced bad block management and multi-level error correction, guaranteeing the security of critical data over the long term.

Each refurbished unit undergoes a rigorous workshop audit. The diagnosis includes a full check of the TBW (Total Bytes Written) counter and an analysis of flash cell integrity via the S.M.A.R.T. protocol. This process guarantees the reseller a reliable product, ready for immediate system reinstallation without the risk of bad sectors.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer Reference: Toshiba/Kioxia XG5, XG6 or BG4 series
• Technology / Material: BiCS FLASH™ 3D NAND TLC
• Compatibility: Universal (M.2 M-Key port compatible with NVMe PCIe)
• Dimensions: 22 mm x 80 mm (2280 form factor)
• Weight: ~6.5 grams
• Power Supply / Standards: 3.3V / NVMe 1.3 / PCIe Gen3 x4
• Performance: Read up to 2100 MB/s | Write up to 1100 MB/s

Workshop Advice & Usage

When installing on older systems (physically compatible but not natively NVMe), ensure that the BIOS is up to date and supports booting via the NVMe protocol. For Toshiba models from the BG series (very compact), the drive may be delivered on a ribbon extension or a rigid adapter to reach the 2280 length: do not attempt to remove this adapter if the target slot requires 80mm. Finally, we recommend using the official "OCZ/Toshiba NVMe Driver" under Windows to maximise random write scores (IOPS) compared to the generic Microsoft driver.