Samsung PM851 Solid State Drive

mSATA form factor | SATA III | 256GB capacity

Exceptional Performance in an ultra-slim form factor

Designed for use in ultra-slim notebook pc's and desktop computers with a supporting mSATA compatible socket, (or
use a SATA to mSATA adapter if your computer accepts standard 2.5" SATA drives, or a MicroSATA to mSATA adapter if
your computer accepts 1.8" MicroSATA drives). The Samsung PM851 SSD provides exceptional read, write, and multi-
tasking performance. It's built for the real world, with no moving parts to reduce the risk of damage from shock, while
using the latest in security technology including AES 256-bit encryption. Additionally, its ultra-efficient design means
increased battery life.

World class speed Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) Technology

The PM851 in the 256GB capacity is capable of delivering Samsungs PM851 SSD applies 256-bit AES hardware-based
class leading sequential read and write speeds--up to 540 data encryption automatically, and you can re-purpose
MB/sec and 270 MB/sec respectively--for ultra-fast file your drive or dispose of your data simply by erasing the
transfers. encryption key.

At a Glance:
Fast - Enables you to boot up your computer in as little as 10 seconds.

Energy efficient - improves battery life by as much as 50 minutes over a stand-

ard mechanical drive.

Rugged - Solid-state design provides greater shock protection for data.

Secure - Worry-free data security with AES 256-bit full-disk encryption.

Latest technology - 4th-generation 3-Core Cortex-R4 Samsung MDX Controller

ensures sustained performance under demanding conditions, and accomplishes
more under the same power conditions than the previous-generation Samsung
MCX controller.

Designed and Built by Samsung - Samsung SSDs are designed completely in-
house. Samsung builds all of the main SSD components itself and utilise their
superior expertise in NAND and SSD design and manufacturing to produce out-
standing quality products. The result is class-leading performance and reliability
you can count on.

Toggle DDR2 NAND Flash Memory - Samsung’s Toggle DDR2 NAND flash chips
enable data transfer rates of up to 400 megabits per second (Mbps) offering
dramatic read speed and performance.
Ideal for
 Notebook computers with an mSATA port
 Desktops with a mSATA or combo PCIe/mSATA port.
 Ultrabooks and netbooks with an mSATA port
 You can also connect this drive to a standard SATA connector (or mount it in a standard 2.5" drive bay) with a
SATA to mSATA adapter, connect to a standard 1.8" microSATA connector with a MicroSATA to mSATA adapter,
or connect via USB with a USB to mSATA adapter/enclosure.

What's in the package

 Samsung PM851 SSD drive in OEM packaging
 Note, this is an OEM product, meaning no fancy retail packaging (but still well packed and protected for ship-
ment) as it's normally only available to large computer companies like Dell, HP, Sony, and Acer. This product
also has limited functionality with the Samsung Magician software, which is designed for Samsung consumer
SSD's.

Compatibility
 Works with Windows 7/8/Vista/XP/2000, Linux and Mac operating systems
 Fits in any computer with an mSATA port straight out of the box. You can also connect this drive to a standard
SATA connector (or mount it in a standard 2.5" drive bay) with a SATA to mSATA adapter, connect to a standard
1.8" microSATA connector with a MicroSATA to mSATA adapter, or connect via USB with a USB to mSATA
adapter/enclosure.
 Performance &
Outstanding Value High Performance Small and Powerful
Capacity

Solid State Drives

Comparison Chart Samsung PM851
Samsung 840 Samsung 840 Pro Samsung 840 Evo
mSATA

Current and previous Ultra-slim notebooks and

Current model laptops Current model laptops
Ideal For model laptop and mSATA equipped
and desktops and desktops
desktop computers motherboards

Sequential Read 530MB/s 540MB/s 540MB/s 540MB/s

Sequential Write 330MB/s 520MB/s 380MB/s 520MB/s

Random read speed

97,000 IOPS 100,000 IOPS 95,000 IOPS 98,000 IOPS
(4 KB blocks)

Random write speed

Up to 63,000 IOPS 90,000 IOPS 64,500 IOPS 90,000 IOPS
(4 KB blocks)

Capacity Range 120 GB - 480 GB 128 GB - 512 GB 128 GB - 512 GB 128 GB - 1 TB

SATA 6Gb/s SATA 6Gb/s SATA 6Gb/s SATA 6Gb/s
Interface SATA 3Gb/s SATA 3Gb/s SATA 3Gb/s SATA 3Gb/s
SATA 1.5Gb/s SATA 1.5Gb/s SATA 1.5Gb/s SATA 1.5Gb/s
Form Factor 2.5-inch 2.5-inch mSATA 2.5-inch
100.00 x 69.85 x 100.00 x 69.85 x 30.00 x 50.00 x 100.00 x 69.85 x
Dimensions (WxHxD)
6.80mm 6.80mm 4.00mm 6.80mm
Synchronous 21 nm Synchronous 21 nm Synchronous 21 nm Synchronous 10 nm
Storage Memory Toggle Mode 2.0 TLC Toggle Mode 2.0 MLC Toggle Mode 2.0 MLC Class Toggle Mode 2.0
NAND NAND NAND TLC NAND
Samsung 3-core Samsung 3-core Samsung 3-core Samsung 3-core
Controller 300Mhz MDX 300Mhz MDX 300Mhz MDX 400Mhz MEX
Controller Controller Controller Controller
Up to 1GB Samsung
Samsung 512MB Low Samsung 512MB Low Samsung 512MB Low
Cache Memory Low Power DDR2
Power DDR2 SDRAM Power DDR2 SDRAM Power DDR2 SDRAM
SDRAM
3-year 5-year 3-year 3-year
Limited warranty
(Client PC use only)*** (Client PC use only)*** (Client PC use only)*** (Client PC use only)***

Trim Support

S.M.A.R.T Support

GC (Garbage
Collection)
Reliability (MTBF) 1.5 Million Hours 1.5 Million Hours 1.5 Million Hours 1.5 Million Hours

Endurance / TBW
43TB (40GB per day) 73TB (40GB per day) 43TB (40GB per day) 43TB (40GB per day)
(Total Bytes Written)

*** For enterprise applications, 5 years limited warranty assumes a maximum average workload of 40GB/day (calculated based
on host writes and on the industry standard of 3 months data retention). Workloads in excess of 40GB/day are not covered under
warranty.