NVMe M.2 PrimeDrive SX Series: Mainstream Speed with Design Flexibility

PrimeDrive SX connects over PCIe Gen3x4 and sustains sequential transfers up to 3,300 MB per second on reads and 1,600 MB per second on writes, with IO queuing to keep the pipeline moving when operating systems, application caches and logging workloads collide on the same volume. These are performance levels that make cold boots and big media loads feel quick, yet they arrive without the cooling baggage that can accompany higher interface generations in constrained hardware. 

Power behavior has clearly been part of the SX design brief. The drives run from 3.3 V, and they use Autonomous Power State Transition and Active State Power Management to trim consumption during light activity. Support for L1.2 link states lets platforms drop even lower when the host rests, an advantage for always-on gateways, conferencing bars and signage players that idle for long periods before bursts of use. 

Data integrity receives equal attention. Power interrupt data protection helps safeguard metadata and in-flight writes when power fails unexpectedly. Firmware is field upgradeable, which gives fleet operators a clean path for future optimizations and controlled rollouts. Under the hood, wear leveling, TRIM, bad block replacement and ECC tuned for 3D NAND work together to extend usable life and keep error rates in check. SMART monitoring exposes life-remaining indicators so software can make sensible maintenance decisions well before performance drifts or capacity needs change. The commercial operating temperature range of 0 to 70 degrees Celsius fits mainstream indoor deployments, and the single-sided 2280 layout keeps integration straightforward.

Design flexibility is a quiet advantage that pays back over multiple releases. Because PrimeDrive SX uses the industry-standard M.2 2280 outline in a single-sided configuration, mechanicals, thermals and connector choices stay stable as you scale. The product brief even includes dimensioned drawings to confirm keep-outs and standoff positions early, which accelerates DFM and reduces avoidable rework later. When capacities expand, you can keep the same baseboard, the same enclosure clearances and the same production steps, which lowers non-recurring engineering across your roadmap. 

Operational visibility matters just as much. With SMART telemetry available, device management software can track health trends, schedule replacements during planned service windows and avoid truck rolls that ruin budgets. That capability is particularly useful for distributed fleets, whether they are retail endpoints, surveillance recorders or small office gateways. In each case, the purpose is the same. Replace drives before they fail, keep service predictable, keep customers happy. 

Built for practical NVMe performance per watt, the PrimeDrive SX Series integrates cleanly in fanless designs and is ideal for: 

• Digital signage, CCTV surveillance, and live capture equipment
• Compact PCs, and small form factor platforms
• Test and measurement devices, network and security appliances
• Broadcast and conferencing solutions
• Gateways, routers, and edge gateways
• NAS and other mainstream client systems

Greenliant is currently sampling PrimeDrive SX Series SSDs, with production volumes shipping in Q4 2025. 

As Greenliant's authorized distributor throughout EMEA, Macnica ATD Europe provides local technical support and streamlined logistics. Our team is ready to help you assess how PrimeDrive fits your specific requirements. 

Contact Macnica ATD Europe to request samples and discuss your specific application requirements.