Samsung 980 1TB PCI-Express 3.0 x4 NVMe (v1.4) 3D NAND TLC (AES-256 / TCG Opal 2.0) M.2 2280 Solid State Drive (SSD) – MZ-V8V1T0

Samsung 980 1TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD

Move beyond SATA storage with the Samsung 980, a 1TB M.2 2280 SSD built around PCI Express 3.0 x4 and the NVMe 1.4 protocol. Its compact design, 3D NAND TLC flash, and security support make it a practical internal drive for compatible desktops and laptops that need responsive operating-system, application, and everyday project storage.

Key Features

• 1TB capacity for software and working data
• PCIe 3.0 x4 interface
• NVMe 1.4 storage protocol
• 3D NAND TLC flash memory
• AES-256 and TCG Opal 2.0 support

Product Specifications

• Brand: Samsung
• Product Series: Samsung 980
• Drive Type: Internal Solid State Drive
• Storage Capacity: 1TB
• Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0 x4
• Storage Protocol: NVMe 1.4
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Module Width: 22mm
• Module Length: 80mm
• NAND Architecture: 3D NAND
• NAND Type: TLC
• Hardware Encryption: AES-256
• Security Standard: TCG Opal 2.0
• Installation Type: Internal PCIe NVMe M.2 Slot

Use Cases

• Upgrading from SATA-based system storage
• Installing an operating system and core applications
• Expanding laptop or desktop storage capacity
• Supporting office, media, and everyday computing workloads

Compatibility

Requires an M.2 2280 slot with PCIe NVMe support. The system must provide suitable PCIe lane connectivity and firmware support, and hardware-security features require compatible management software and platform configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this drive SATA-based?

No. It uses PCIe 3.0 x4 and NVMe 1.4.

What capacity is provided?

The drive provides 1TB of solid-state storage.

Does it support encryption?

Yes. Listed security support includes AES-256 and TCG Opal 2.0.

The Samsung 980 1TB is a capable choice for systems that support PCIe 3.0 NVMe storage and need a balanced amount of space for daily work. It combines the convenience of the common M.2 2280 format with solid-state responsiveness and useful security functionality, making it suitable for a broad range of compatible personal and professional computers.