794731-001 - HP 256GB PCI Express 2.0 x2 M.2 2260 Solid State Drive

SKU 794731-001

Brand HP

Capacity: 256GB
Interface: PCI Express 2.0 x2
Form Factor: M.2 2260
Designed for HP systems
Offers improved storage performance over SATA
Suitable for boot drives and application acceleration
Compact M.2 form factor

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 256GB
Interface: PCIe 2.0 x2
Form Factor: M.2 2260
Read Speed: Up to 1000 MB/s (Approximate)
Write Speed: Up to 800 MB/s (Approximate)
NAND Type: Varies (Likely MLC or TLC)

Product details

The HP 794731-001 is a 256GB Solid State Drive (SSD) in an M.2 2260 form factor. It connects via a PCI Express 2.0 x2 interface, offering faster performance than SATA drives for compatible systems, particularly HP workstations.

Technical Information

Capacity	256GB
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x2
Form Factor	M.2 2260

Additional Specifications

Read Speed	Up to 1000 MB/s (Approximate)
Write Speed	Up to 800 MB/s (Approximate)
NAND Type	Varies (Likely MLC or TLC)

Description

The HP 794731-001 is a 256GB solid-state drive designed to provide enhanced storage performance within HP's ecosystem. It utilizes the M.2 form factor, specifically the 2260 size (22mm wide, 60mm long), which is a compact standard often found in laptops and smaller form factor workstations. The drive connects via a PCI Express 2.0 x2 interface, offering a significant bandwidth advantage over the traditional SATA interface, enabling faster data transfer rates. With a PCIe 2.0 x2 connection, this SSD can achieve sequential read speeds of approximately 1000 MB/s and write speeds of around 800 MB/s. These speeds translate into quicker system boot times, faster application loading, and improved responsiveness for tasks involving file access. While not as fast as newer PCIe Gen3 or Gen4 NVMe drives, it still provides a substantial performance uplift compared to SATA SSDs or traditional hard disk drives, making it a suitable upgrade for systems that support this specific interface and form factor. This HP SSD is often found as an upgrade or replacement part for specific HP business notebooks and workstations. Its compact M.2 2260 size is a key consideration for compatibility, as not all M.2 slots support this length. The 256GB capacity is adequate for a primary operating system drive and essential software, providing a solid foundation for a more responsive computing experience.

Condition: Refurbished