The Samsung 870 EVO is an internal solid-state drive designed for reliable storage solutions, featuring a 2.5-inch form factor and a capacity of 8 TB. This SSD utilizes Samsung's V-NAND technology and a robust MKX controller to deliver consistent performance for everyday computing tasks, data storage, and content creation. With sequential read and write speeds of up to 560 MB/s and 530 MB/s respectively, it offers responsive data access and transfer capabilities. The drive is built for durability, with a mean time between failures of 1.5 million hours and a total write capacity of 4,800 TBW, making it suitable for permanent use in desktop computers, workstations, and external enclosures. It operates with a SATA 6 Gb/s interface for broad compatibility with most systems that support 2.5-inch SATA drives. The 870 EVO includes Samsung Magician software for drive management, performance optimization, and firmware updates. Measuring 100.0 mm in length, 69.85 mm in width, and 6.8 mm in height, it fits into standard 2.5-inch drive bays and weighs approximately 45 g. This model does not include a heatsink and requires a SATA data cable and power connection for installation. It is designed for use in environments with operating temperatures between 0 °C and 70 °C, with storage temperatures in a non-operational state ranging from -40 °C to 85 °C. The drive supports AES-256-bit hardware encryption for data security and comes with a limited warranty according to Samsung specifications. As a successor to previous EVO models, it maintains the brand's focus on balanced performance and reliability for general computing applications.
