Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe SSD MZ-V9S2T0BW
2TB client NVMe solid-state drive with PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 support
The Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB MZ-V9S2T0BW is an M.2 2280 NVMe solid-state drive for desktop and notebook computers with a compatible PCIe M.2 slot. It uses PCIe 5.0 x2 or PCIe 4.0 x4 connectivity and supports the NVMe 2.0 protocol. The drive provides up to 7,250 MB/s sequential read performance and up to 6,300 MB/s sequential write performance. Its 2TB capacity is suited to operating-system deployments, application storage, gaming systems, and workstation workloads. The drive uses TLC NAND and host memory buffer technology, allowing a compact, DRAM-less design. Installation requires an M.2 slot that supports PCIe NVMe drives and appropriate system clearance.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | MZ-V9S2T0BW |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Type | Internal NVMe solid-state drive |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 5.0 x2 or PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Protocol | NVMe 2.0 |
| NAND Type | TLC NAND |
| Sequential Read | Up to 7,250 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 6,300 MB/s |
| Random Read | Up to 1,050K IOPS |
| Random Write | Up to 1,400K IOPS |
| Endurance | 1,200 TBW |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
| Supported Systems | Desktop and notebook computers with a compatible PCIe NVMe M.2 slot |
| Management Software | Samsung Magician |
2TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with PCIe 5.0 x2 and PCIe 4.0 x4 compatibility.
Sequential performance reaches up to 7,250 MB/s read and 6,300 MB/s write.
Rated endurance is 1,200 TBW with a five-year limited warranty.
Which systems support the Samsung MZ-V9S2T0BW?
It is compatible with desktop and notebook systems containing an M.2 2280 slot wired for PCIe NVMe storage. The host system must provide suitable physical clearance and firmware support for NVMe booting when used as a system drive.
Does this SSD require a PCIe 5.0 motherboard?
No. The drive operates through PCIe 5.0 x2 or PCIe 4.0 x4 connections. On a PCIe 4.0 system, performance is limited by the host interface.
Is the Samsung 990 EVO Plus a boot drive?
Yes. It can be used as a boot drive when the motherboard or notebook firmware supports booting from an NVMe M.2 device and the operating system is installed correctly.
Does the drive include a heatsink?
The MZ-V9S2T0BW is a bare M.2 SSD. Use the motherboard's M.2 heatsink or an appropriate compatible heatsink when system airflow and workload conditions require additional cooling.
Which software manages this SSD?
Samsung Magician supports drive monitoring, firmware updates, health information, performance testing, and secure erase functions for compatible operating systems.