Overview
The Transcend TS32GSSD25-M is a 32GB SATA II 2.5-inch solid state drive engineered for mobile computing, embedded systems, and industrial applications. Unlike conventional hard disk drives with spinning platters, this drive eliminates mechanical failure risks through its use of non-volatile flash memory technology. The standard 2.5-inch form factor and SATA interface make it an ideal drop-in replacement for legacy HDD installations, providing superior reliability, lower power consumption, and enhanced shock resistance.
Key Features
- SSD technology with no moving parts — eliminates mechanical wear and vibration-related failures
- 32GB capacity in standard 2.5-inch form factor — fits legacy notebook and mobile equipment bays
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface — backward compatible with SATA and IDE systems; delivers up to 74–80 MB/s sequential read speeds
- Multi-level cell (MLC) flash memory with built-in ECC — ensures data integrity and error correction
- Ultra-low power consumption — reduces system heat generation and extends battery life in mobile platforms
- Shock and vibration resistant — rated to 1500g half-sine wave impact; ideal for rugged mobile and industrial deployments
Technical Specifications
- Storage Capacity: 32GB
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch
- Interface: SATA II / 44-Pin IDE-ATA connector
- Interface Speed: SATA 1.5 Gb/s (150 MB/s)
- Sequential Read Speed (Max): 74–80 MB/s
- Internal Data Rate: 26.5 MB/s
- Supply Voltage: 3.3V / 5V ± 5%
- Weight: 90g ± 5g (approximately 1.7 oz)
- Dimensions: 100.0 × 69.85 × 7.20 mm (L × W × H)
- Operating Temperature: 0–70°C
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 1,000,000 hours
- Data Retention: 10 years minimum
- Shock Resistance: 1500g, 0.5ms half-sine wave (3 times per direction)
- Memory Type: Multi-level cell (MLC) flash
- Error Correction: BCH ECC (8 bits per 512 bytes)
- Compliance Standards: CE, FCC, BSMI, RoHS
Typical Applications
The Transcend TS32GSSD25-M is commonly deployed in:
- Notebook computers and laptop systems requiring SATA 2.5-inch drives
- Industrial mobile terminals and embedded computing platforms
- Point-of-sale (POS) and retail payment systems
- Legacy notebook replacement storage when HDD reliability is insufficient
- Mission-critical mobile environments where shock and vibration resistance are essential
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s and SATA 3.0 Gb/s host systems
- 44-Pin IDE/ATA systems supporting SATA or IDE mode
- 2.5-inch HDD bays in notebooks, ultrabooks, and industrial systems
- Windows, Linux, and mainstream operating systems supporting SATA
- Standard BIOS and firmware (no special drivers required)
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Other 32GB 2.5-inch SATA drives (TS32GSSD25-S variant)
- Legacy Transcend SSD25 series HDDs in 32GB capacity
- Conventional 2.5-inch SATA hard drives requiring physical form factor compatibility
Works With
- SATA chipsets and controllers (Intel, AMD, Marvell, JMicron)
- Standard drive partitioning tools (fdisk, GParted, Windows Disk Management)
- Firmware update tools provided by Transcend (if available from manufacturer archives)
- S.M.A.R.T. monitoring software including ActiveSMART and vendor-specific utilities
