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Kingston A400

Professional repair and data recovery services for Kingston’s value-oriented SATA SSD. Expert support for Phison S11 controller and 3D NAND configuration with specialized recovery techniques for DRAM-less architecture.

Available Capacities
  • 120GB
  • 240GB
  • 480GB
  • 960GB
Form Factor
  • 2.5-inch SATA III
  • 7mm height
  • M.2 2280 (SATA)

Performance Specifications

  • Sequential Read: Up to 500 MB/s
  • Sequential Write: Up to 450 MB/s
  • Random Read (4K): Up to 65K IOPS
  • Random Write (4K): Up to 85K IOPS
  • TBW (240GB): Up to 80TB
  • MTBF: 1 million hours

Value-Optimized Features

  • Cost-Effective Design:
    • DRAM-less architecture
    • HMB support
    • Efficient power consumption
  • Reliability Features:
    • Wear leveling
    • Bad block management
    • ECC support
  • System Features:
    • TRIM support
    • S.M.A.R.T support
    • DevSleep support

Core Features

  • Controller Features:
    • Phison S11 controller
    • HMB technology
    • SLC caching
  • Power Management:
    • Low power states
    • DevSleep mode
    • Active power management

Technical Details

Controller

Phison S11

NAND Type

3D NAND TLC

Cache

SLC Cache (No DRAM)

Warranty

3-year limited

Expert Review

The Kingston A400 is a value-oriented SATA SSD with a DRAM-less architecture. While focused on cost-effectiveness, it maintains reliable performance through HMB technology and efficient controller management.

Critical Notice: DRAM-less architecture requires specialized recovery approaches and understanding of HMB technology for successful data recovery.

Common Issues We Address

  • Architecture-Related:
    • HMB configuration issues
    • Cache management
    • Performance degradation
  • Performance Related:
    • Slow response times
    • Write amplification
    • SLC cache issues
  • Reliability Related:
    • Firmware issues
    • Bad block management
    • Wear leveling problems

Our Professional Solutions

  • DRAM-less Recovery:
    • HMB optimization
    • Cache recovery
    • Performance restoration
    • Metadata reconstruction
  • Data Recovery Services:
    • Firmware repair
    • NAND recovery
    • Logical recovery
    • Bad sector handling
  • Performance Optimization:
    • HMB configuration
    • Cache tuning
    • Write optimization
  • System Integration:
    • OS optimization
    • Driver configuration
    • TRIM setup
  • Preventive Services:
    • Wear monitoring
    • Performance tracking
    • Health assessment
    • Backup planning