Plextor M6e 256GB

Plextor M6e 256GB PCI Express PX-AG256M6e

Plextor M6e 256GB PCI Express PX-AG256M6e

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  • The Plextor M6e is the first ultra-fast PCI Express SSD optimized for professional gamers. Next-generation high-speed components managed by custom-developed firmware maintain smooth, fast performance and unheard of stability for the perfect gaming platform. The M6e gives gamers the smooth ultra-fast professional-grade storage and the reassurance of Plextor's legendary quality and rock-solid reliability.

Specifications Overview

Model PX-AG256M6e
Release Date April 2014

* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.

Series M6e
Capacity 256 GB
Interface PCIe Gen2 x2
NVME
Form Factor PCIe
SSD Controller Marvell 9183
NAND Flash Type MLC (toggle)
Max Sequential Read Up to 770 MB/s
Max Sequential Write Up to 580 MB/s

Pros

  • Amazing performance, over the SATA 3 bottleneck
  • Marvell controller

Cons

  • Price is higher than SATA 3 drives, but still reasonable

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Specifications

Performance

Model PX-AG128M6e PX-AG256M6e PX-AG512M6e
Capacity 128GB 256GB 512GB

Buffer

DRAM Cache 256MB DDR3 512MB DDR3 1GB DDR3

Read/Write Speed (Under Windows NTFS)

Sequential Read Speed Up to 770 MB/s* Up to 770 MB/s* Up to 770 MB/s*
Sequential Write Speed Up to 335 MB/s* Up to 580 MB/s* Up to 625 MB/s*
Random Read Speed 
(IOPS 4KB)
Up to 96,000* Up to 105,000* Up to 105,000*
Random Write Speed 
(IOPS 4KB)
Up to 83,000* Up to 100,000* Up to 100,000*

* Results may vary based on hardware, software and overall system configuration.

Environment and Reliability

Temperature 0°C ~ 70°C (Operating)
Shock 1500G(Max), At 1 msec half-sine
Vibration 7 ~ 800Hz, 16.3Grms (Non-operation)
MTBF >2,400,000 hours
Warranty 5 years Plextor's Warranty Service


 

Compatibility

Operating System Supported Windows 7 x86 / x64, Windows 8 x86 / x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Linux series, Fedora, SUSE, Ubuntu
Agency Approval BSMI, UL, TUV, C-Tick, CE, KCC, VCCI, FCC, ROHS, CB
Command Set Support TRIM, S.M.A.R.T., NCQ
DATA Encryption AES 256
Firmware Upgrade Supported
Interface PCIe Gen2 x 2

 

Form Factor and Connectors

Form Factor Standardized PCle Card with Half-Height/Half-Length
Power Connector 3.3V input
Data Connector PCIe connector

 

Dimension and Weight

Dimension (W/L/H)

180.98 x 121.04 x 22.39 mm

Weight

72g (Max)



Expert reviews

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Quite simply, in the higher capacity models the Plextor M6e offers storage which is unmatched by SATA alternatives. We get faster copy operations, faster reads, faster writes and faster load/boot times. All that with a 5-year warranty too. Great stuff.

HardwareHeaven

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Again, though, we're most excited about the M.2-specific version. On the desktop, for what Plextor is charging today, there are more compelling solutions available.

Tom's Hardware

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In its PCI Express form, we would pass on the M6e. We would be interested if it were sold as a standalone M.2 socket SSD at a more affordable price. For now, the M6S and M6M offer excellent performance and reliability, putting them among our most preferred SSD choices.


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