The **M2AS1-5221-R2/CE** is a high-performance **Industrial Solid State Drive (SSD)** manufactured by **Innodisk**. It belongs to the M.2 (SATA) 3TG6-P series, specifically designed for industrial applications requiring high endurance, data security, and reliability. --- ## Technical Specifications The table below highlights the core electronic and mechanical characteristics: | Component | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Interface** | SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) | | **Form Factor** | M.2 2280 (S-M Key) | | **Flash Type** | 3D TLC (Triple-Level Cell) | | **Capacity** | 512GB | | **Controller** | Innodisk ID301 | | **Operating Voltage** | 3.3V ± 5% | | **Power Consumption** | Max: 2.5W (0.76W Idle) | | **Temperature Support** | Commercial Grade (0°C to +70°C) | | **Endurance** | 3000 P/E Cycles | --- ## Key Electronic Features ### 1. iCell Technology (Power Loss Protection) The "CE" suffix often indicates the inclusion of **iCell** or specialized Power Loss Protection (PLP) circuitry. This involves a bank of capacitors on the PCB that provide temporary power during a sudden outage, ensuring that data residing in the volatile DRAM buffer is safely written to the non-volatile NAND flash. ### 2. Data Security & Integrity * **AES-256 Encryption:** Hardware-based encryption that secures data without compromising drive performance. * **LDPC ECC:** Low-Density Parity-Check Error Correction Code ensures data accuracy over the lifespan of the NAND cells. * **End-to-End Data Path Protection:** Detects and corrects errors at every transfer point from the host to the NAND. ### 3. Industrial Durability Unlike consumer SSDs, this part is built with: * **Thermal Management:** Throttling mechanisms to prevent overheating during heavy workloads. * **Anti-Vibration/Shock Resistance:** Designed to withstand high-stress environments common in automation and transport. * **S.M.A.R.T. Monitoring:** Advanced health monitoring through Innodisk’s proprietary software (iSMART). --- ## Pinout and Connectivity The drive utilizes the **M.2 2280** standard with a **B+M Key** configuration, ensuring compatibility with most industrial motherboards supporting SATA-based M.2 slots. ```markdown Pin Mapping (Simplified): - Pins 1-11: Power and Ground (3.3V) - Pins 12-19: Reserved / Config - Pins 20-75: High-speed differential pairs for SATA signals (Tx/Rx) ```