Compact Storage for Embedded Systems
The Kingston M.2 2242 SATA SSD series delivers reliable performance in a small form factor, perfect for Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+, thin clients, and embedded designs. With various capacities, these drives provide fast boot times, responsive applications, and long-term durability.
Industrial-Grade Reliability
Built for system designers and integrators, Kingston’s M.2 2242 SSDs use TLC NAND flash and support advanced features like wear-leveling, garbage collection, and firmware control. With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1.5 million hours, these drives are engineered for consistent performance in demanding environments.
Performance You Can Trust
Each model offers a SATA Rev. 3.0 (6 Gb/s) interface with sequential read speeds up to 550 MB/s. Write speeds vary by capacity, ensuring balanced performance across the lineup. The drives operate within a safe temperature range of 0°C to +70°C, making them suitable for industrial and consumer applications alike.
Technical Specifications
- Form factor: M.2 2242
- Interface: SATA Rev. 3.0 (6Gb/s)
- NAND: TLC
- Sequential Read/Write:
- 256GB – up to 550 / 480 MB/s
- 512GB – up to 550 / 510 MB/s
- 4K Random IOPS: Up to 87,000 / 92,000
- TBW (Total Bytes Written):
- 256GB – 160TB
- 512GB – 360TB
- MTBF: 1.5 million hours
- Operating temperature: 0°C ~ +70°C
- Warranty: Limited 3-year warranty
Long-Term Support
With Kingston’s global engineering and PCN support, these SSDs are ideal for long-term projects that require stability and a controlled BOM.









