P3

Crucial P3 NVMe | SSD.repair

Crucial P3 NVMe

Professional repair and data recovery services for Crucial’s value-oriented PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD. Expert support for the Phison PS5021-E21T DRAMless controller.

Available Capacities
  • 500GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB
  • 4TB
Interface
  • PCIe Gen3 x4
  • NVMe 1.4
  • M.2 2280

Performance Specifications

  • Sequential Read: Up to 3,500 MB/s
  • Sequential Write: Up to 3,000 MB/s
  • Random Read: Up to 400K IOPS
  • Random Write: Up to 450K IOPS
  • Endurance: Up to 800 TBW (4TB)

Core Features

  • DRAMless Architecture:
    • Host Memory Buffer (HMB)
    • PCIe Gen3 optimization
    • Memory mapping efficiency
  • Flash Memory:
    • Micron 176-layer 3D NAND
    • TLC configuration
    • Advanced wear leveling
  • Power Features:
    • Active State Power Management
    • Autonomous Power State Transition
    • Low power states support

Technical Details

Controller

Phison PS5021-E21T

NAND Type

176L 3D TLC

Cache Type

HMB + SLC Cache

Warranty

5-year limited

Expert Review

The Crucial P3 represents a value-oriented NVMe solution using a DRAMless design with HMB technology. The Phison E21T controller balances performance and cost, while requiring specific recovery approaches due to its architecture.

Important Notice: The DRAMless design and HMB implementation require specialized recovery procedures different from traditional DRAM-equipped NVMe SSDs.

Common Issues We Address

  • Controller Related:
    • HMB initialization failures
    • PCIe link stability
    • Firmware anomalies
  • Performance Related:
    • SLC cache degradation
    • Thermal throttling
    • Write speed inconsistency
  • Reliability Related:
    • Power state transitions
    • NAND wear patterns
    • Data retention issues

Our Professional Solutions

  • DRAMless Architecture Recovery:
    • HMB state recovery
    • Mapping table reconstruction
    • Cache optimization
    • Controller recalibration
  • Data Recovery Services:
    • NAND analysis
    • Logical reconstruction
    • Partial recovery options
    • File system recovery
  • Performance Restoration:
    • SLC cache optimization
    • PCIe link stabilization
    • Thermal management
  • System Integration:
    • HMB configuration
    • NVMe driver optimization
    • Power state tuning
  • Preventive Services:
    • Firmware validation
    • Health monitoring setup
    • Performance tracking
    • Wear level assessment