Dell M.2 PCIe NVMe Gen 4×4 Class 35 2230 SSD

Dell NVMe Gen4 2230 SSD – Validated PCIe Gen4 Storage for Compact Dell Systems

The Dell NVMe Gen4 2230 (AC280179-PLE) is a Dell-validated PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe storage drive in the M.2 2230 compact form factor. The 2230 form factor is shorter than standard M.2 2280 drives and is used in Dell’s compact laptop designs, including recent Latitude and OptiPlex series. The Dell NVMe Gen4 2230 provides PCIe Gen4 performance in compact system chassis. These chassis cannot accommodate the longer 2280 form factor.

Dell-validated SSDs are qualified by Dell’s engineering team for firmware compatibility, storage controller integration, and health monitoring through Dell’s management tools including iDRAC, OpenManage, and SupportAssist. This validation ensures the drive reports health metrics correctly in Dell’s management platforms, operates at its rated performance under Dell’s RAID controllers, and remains fully supported under Dell’s service contracts. Non-validated third-party 2230 SSDs may function but lack this full integration.

PCIe Gen4 in a Compact 2230 Form Factor

PCIe Gen4 NVMe in the 2230 form factor improves on PCIe Gen3 or SATA SSDs used in older compact Dell systems. The performance gain is meaningful for everyday system use. Upgrading storage in compact Dell laptops and desktops with this Dell NVMe Gen4 2230 ensures Gen4 NVMe performance. The full compatibility assurance of a Dell-validated component is also provided. Verify the specific Dell system model’s compatibility and the presence of a Gen4-capable M.2 2230 slot before ordering.

Visit Dell South Africa for full specifications and compatibility details for the M.2 PCIe Gen4 2230 Class 35 SSD across specific Dell system models.

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