Lenovo 00UP735 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD with 80% Opal Encryption - PM981A

Overview
The Lenovo PM981A is a high-performance 512GB M.2 NVMe solid state drive designed for business laptops and desktops that demand fast storage and strong data protection. Built on a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, this drive delivers rapid read and write speeds that accelerate boot times, application launches, and file transfers. Integrated with 80 percent Opal encryption, the PM981A safeguards sensitive information without sacrificing performance, making it an ideal choice for enterprises and security-focused users.

Key Features

• 512GB capacity in a compact M.2 2280 form factor
• PCIe 3.0 x4 interface with NVMe 1.3 protocol for low latency
• Up to 3400 MB/s sequential read and 3000 MB/s sequential write
• 80 percent Opal hardware encryption for enterprise level data security
• Endurance rating of 150 TBW (Terabytes Written) for long term reliability
• Supports Windows, Linux and macOS operating systems
• Energy efficient design reduces power consumption in mobile devices

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: 00UP735
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe 1.3
• Capacity: 512 GB
• Sequential Read Speed: up to 3400 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: up to 3000 MB/s
• Random Read IOPS: up to 500,000
• Random Write IOPS: up to 550,000
• Encryption: 80 percent Opal (TCG Opal 2.0) hardware encryption
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius
• Power Consumption: 5.5 W active, 0.05 W idle

Typical Applications

• Business laptops and ultrabooks that require fast boot and resume times
• Enterprise desktops and workstations handling large data sets or virtualization
• Secure environments where data encryption is mandated by policy or regulation
• Creative professionals needing quick access to high-resolution media files
• IT deployments that benefit from low power draw and high endurance

With its blend of speed, security, and reliability, the Lenovo PM981A 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD delivers the performance edge and data protection that modern computing demands.