MZ-V6E250 - SSD SAMSUNG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Solid State Drive (SSD)
Brand	Samsung
Model	MZ-V6E250 (960 EVO)
Capacity	250 GB (1 GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes)
Interface	PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.2
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Controller	Samsung Polaris
NAND Flash	Samsung V-NAND 3-bit MLC
DRAM Cache	512 MB LP DDR3
Sequential Read Speed	Up to 3,200 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	Up to 1,500 MB/s (with TurboWrite)
Random Read (QD32)	Up to 330,000 IOPS
Random Write (QD32)	Up to 300,000 IOPS
Power Consumption (Idle)	Typ. 40 mW
Power Consumption (Active Read)	Typ. 5.3 W
Power Consumption (Active Write)	Typ. 4.2 W
DEVSLP Power	Typ. 5 mW
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C
Non-Operating Temperature	-45°C to 85°C
Humidity	5% to 95%, non-condensing
Shock Resistance	1,500 G, 0.5 ms, 3 axis (non-operating)
Vibration Resistance	20~2,000 Hz, 20 G (non-operating)
MTBF	1.5 million hours
Dimensions (W x L x H)	Max 22.15 x 80.15 x 2.38 mm
Weight	Max 7.7 g
Warranty	3 years limited
TBW (Total Bytes Written)	100 TBW
Data Encryption	AES 256-bit hardware-based, TCG Opal
Supported Features	TRIM, Garbage Collection, S.M.A.R.T
Software	Samsung Magician (firmware updates, monitoring)

Frequently Asked Questions - MZ-V6E250 SAMSUNG

Is the Samsung 960 EVO 250GB compatible with my laptop?

The 960 EVO uses the M.2 2280 form factor and PCIe NVMe interface. Check if your laptop has an M.2 slot that supports PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe drives. It is not compatible with SATA-only M.2 slots.

How do I install the Samsung 960 EVO SSD?

Install the drive into an M.2 slot at a 30-degree angle, then secure it with the screw. Ensure the notch aligns. After installation, initialize the drive in Windows Disk Management or use Samsung Magician for setup.

What is the sequential read/write speed of the 960 EVO 250GB?

Sequential read speed is up to 3,200 MB/s and sequential write speed is up to 1,500 MB/s (with TurboWrite). Actual performance may vary based on system configuration.

Does the 960 EVO support hardware encryption?

Yes, it supports AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption and is compliant with TCG Opal for advanced security management.

What is the TBW (Total Bytes Written) for the 250GB model?

The 250GB model has a TBW of 100 TB (100,000 GB). This indicates the total amount of data that can be written over the drive's lifetime.

How can I monitor the health of my Samsung SSD?

Use Samsung Magician software to check drive health, temperature, firmware version, and perform diagnostics. You can also enable automatic firmware updates.

What is the warranty period for the Samsung 960 EVO?

The Samsung 960 EVO comes with a 3-year limited warranty. Warranty terms may vary by region.

Can I use the 960 EVO as a boot drive?

Yes, it is ideal as a boot drive thanks to its fast NVMe interface. Ensure your motherboard supports NVMe boot and set the BIOS to UEFI mode.

What is the operating temperature range?

The operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C. Ensure proper airflow to avoid thermal throttling during heavy workloads.

Does the 960 EVO support TRIM?

Yes, it supports TRIM (requires OS support). TRIM helps maintain performance over time by informing the SSD which data blocks are no longer in use.

USER MANUAL MZ-V6E250 SAMSUNG

Summary

• PCIe 3.0 x4 NVM Express SSD for Client PCs
• M.2 (2280)
• Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC
• Samsung Polaris controller
• Intelligent TurboWrite
• Samsung Magician Software for SSD management

Samsung NVMe SSD 960 EVO

The new Samsung NVMe SSD 960 EVO expands Samsung's Client PC NVMe SSD line-up and brings the technology to the mainstream market. The 960 EVO will

particularly appeal to those customers that want to discover next generation PC performance. It offers ultimate performance levels and through its availability in 250GB, 500GB and 1TB capacities in combination with its solid reliability make it the smart customer choice.

Raising performance expectations

Building on the PCIe Gen. 3.0 x 4 lane interface, the 960 EVO, in combination with Samsung's advanced 3rd generation 3-bit MLC V-NAND Flash, the newly developed Polaris controller and launch of the Intelligent TurboWrite technology, is able to offer sequential read performance of 3,200 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 1,900 MB/s. It achieves random performance of up to 380,000 IOPS and 360,000 IOPS for read and write operations respectively. This

means that the 960 EVO's performance trails only the 960 PRO as the world's most advanced client PC SSD.

Resting easy with solid reliability

Based on Samsung's extensive experience with 3-bit MLC Flash NAND, now in the 3rd Generation of its acclaimed V-NAND Flash technology, the 960 EVO promises to deliver extensive endurance at up to 400TB of Total Bytes Written and/or a warranty of 3 years. The 960 EVO also delivers high sustained performance, lower power consumption and an innovative heat dissipating label that prolongs peak data transferability by more than 25% relative to the 2-bit MLC based 950 PRO.

Improved thermal solutions

In most cases of data transfers, heavy workloads induce heat. Once temperatures reach a threshold, memory performance may be adversely affected. As the leader in SSD memory solutions, the 960 EVO adopts a new heat spreader for dissipating heat more efficiently during heavy workload use. It achieves this by integrating a thin copper film and because copper is a great heat conductor it helps to shed heat faster than would be possible without the label.

Advanced data encryption

The 960 EVO provides the same data encryption features as other Samsung SATA SSDs. Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) security technology will help keep data safe at all times. It includes an AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption engine to ensure that your personal files remain secure. Being hardware-based, the encryption engine secures your data without performance degradation that you may experience with a software-based encryption. Also, the 960EVO is compliant with advanced security management solutions (TCG Opal).

Samsung Magician Software

The 960 EVO comes with the newly upgraded Samsung Magician software — an advanced software solution for users to monitor, manage and maintain the drive. Magician provides personalized firmware checking and additional functions tailored for individual user's drives. It even updates the firmware automatically to make sure that the drive's performance stays up to date.*

* Magician 4.9.7 and older versions do not support Samsung NVMe SSD 960 PRO and 960 EVO.

Technical Specifications

Samsung SSD 960 EVO
Usage Application	Client PCs
Interface	PCIe Gen 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.2
Hardware Information	Capacity		250GB^	500GB^	1TB(1,000GB^)
	Controller		Samsung Polaris Controller
	NAND Flash Memory		Samsung V-NAND 3bit MLC Flash memory
	DRAM Cache Memory		512MB LP DDR3		1GB LP DDR3
	Dimension		Max 80.15 x Max 22.15 x Max.2.38 (mm)
	Form-Factor		M.2(2280)^
Performance* (Up to.)	Sequential Read		3,200MB/s
	Sequential Write		1,500MB/s	1,800MB/s	1,900MB/s
	QD 1 Thread 1	Ran. Read	14,000 IOPS
		Ran. Write	50,000 IOPS
	QD 32 Thread 4	Ran. Read	330,000 IOPS	330,000 IOPS	380,000 IOPS
		Ran. Write	300,000 IOPS	330,000 IOPS	360,000 IOPS
Power Consumption**	Idle		Typ. 40mW
	Active (AVG.)	Read	Typ. 5.3W	Typ. 5.4W	Typ. 5.7W
		Write	Typ. 4.2W	Typ. 4.4W	Typ. 4.8W
	DEVSLP	L1.2 mode	Typ. 5mW
Data Security	AES 256-bit for User Data Encryption, TCG/Opal
Supporting Features	TRIM(Required OS support), Garbage Collection, S.M.A.R.T
Temperature	Operating		0°C to 70°C(Measured by SMART Temperature. Proper airflow recommended)
	Non-Operating		-45°C to 85°C
Humidity	5% to 95%, non-condensing
Shock	Non-Operating		1,500G, duration: 0.5ms, 3 axis
Vibration	Non-Operating		20~2,000Hz, 20G
Reliability	MTBF		1.5 million hours
Weight	Model		Max 7.7g	Max 8g	Max 8g
Warranty	Total Bytes Written		100 TBW****	200 TBW****	400 TBW****
	Period		3 years limited

* Sequential performance measurements based on CrystalDiskMark 5.1.2, and Random performance measurements based on IOmeter 1.1.0. Performance may vary based on SSD's firmware version, system hardware & configuration. Test system configuration: Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.0GHz, DDR4 1,700MHz 16GB, OS – Windows10 Pro x64, ASROCK Z170 EXTREME 7 Sequential Write performance measurements based on TurboWrite technology, These sequential write performance after TurboWrite region are 300MB/s(250GB), 600MB/s(500GB) and 1,200MB/s(1TB). Random Write performance measurements based on TurboWrite technology, These random write performance after TurboWrite region are 80,000IOPS (250GB), 160,000IOPS (500GB) and 300,000IOPS (1TB)

** Power consumption measured with IOmeter 1.1.0 with Intel i7-5820K @ 3.3GHz, DDR4 8GB, ASUS X99-M WS/SE, OS-Windows10 Pro x64 and APST on

*** TBW means Terabytes Written

† 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes by IDEMA. A certain portion of capacity may be used for system file and maintenance use, so the actual capacity may differ from what is indicated on the product label

^†† M.2 is a specification of form factor for ultra-thin PCs, The M.2 standard allows widths 12, 16, 22 and 30mm and lengths of 16, 26,30, 38, 42, 69, 80 and 110 mm, Commercially M.2 is popular with width 22mm and lengths 30, 42, 60, 80 and 110mm. Samsung provides the most popular form factor with 22mm X 80mm model (i.e., 2280) to consider user convenience.

Product Lineup

Density	Model Name	Box Contents	Model Code
1TB (1,000GB*)	MZ-V6E1T0	Samsung SSD 960 EVO 1TB Warranty statement	MZ-V6E1T0BW
500 GB*	MZ-V6E500	Samsung SSD 960 EVO 500GB Warranty statement	MZ-V6E500BW
250 GB*	MZ-V6E250	Samsung SSD 960 EVO 250GB Warranty statement	MZ-V6E250BW

* GB: 1GB = 1,000,000,000 bytes. A certain portion of capacity may be used for system file and maintenance use, thus the actual capacity may differ that indicated on the product label.

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