CORSAIR Force Series GS 128GB 2.5" SATA III SSD – Up to 560MB/s Read, 535MB/s Write, 92K IOPS | CSSD-F128GBGS-BK
Description
The CORSAIR Force Series GS 128GB is a 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drive built around a SandForce SF-2200 controller and Toggle MLC NAND. CORSAIR rates it for up to 560 MB/s sequential read and 535 MB/s sequential write over SATA 6Gb/s.
Main Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | CORSAIR |
| Series | Force Series GS |
| Model / SKU | CSSD-F128GBGS-BK |
| Product Type | Internal Solid-State Drive |
| Capacity | 128GB/180GB/240GB/480GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Drive Height | 7mm |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) |
| Sequential Read | Up to 560 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 535 MB/s |
| 4K Random Write | Up to 92,000 IOPS |
| Controller | SandForce SF-2200 Series |
| NAND | Toggle MLC NAND |
| Operating Voltage | 5V ±5% |
| Active Power | 4.6W max |
| Inactive Power | 0.6W max |
| S.M.A.R.T. Support | Yes |
| TRIM Support | Yes |
| Shock Rating | 1,500G |
| SATA Backward Compatibility | SATA II / SATA I |
| CORSAIR-listed Weight | 0.2 kg |
CORSAIR's current archived product page confirms the capacity, interface, read/write performance, MLC NAND, power specifications, S.M.A.R.T. support and shock rating.
Key Features
Up to 560 MB/s Read / 535 MB/s Write — The headline performance specification for the drive, intended to provide substantially faster loading and file operations than mechanical hard drives of its era. Actual performance varies with the host system and workload.
Up to 92K Random Write IOPS — Toggle NAND and the SandForce architecture provide strong small-file/random-write performance.
SandForce SF-2200 Controller — CORSAIR identifies the Force GS family as using the SandForce SF-2200 SSD processor/controller.
Toggle MLC NAND — The drive uses MLC NAND technology, with CORSAIR specifically describing the series as using fast Toggle NAND.
SATA III 6Gb/s — Designed for SATA 6Gb/s systems while remaining backward compatible with older SATA interfaces.
TRIM Support — Native TRIM support helps the SSD manage unused blocks and maintain write performance over time when supported by the operating system.
No Moving Parts — As an SSD, it produces no mechanical-drive vibration and offers lower power consumption while improving resistance to shock. CORSAIR specifies shock resistance of 1,500G.
Physical Specifications
The drive measures approximately 100 × 70 × 7 mm, making it a slim 2.5-inch SATA SSD suitable for compatible desktop and notebook drive bays. Contemporary specifications also list an operating-temperature range of 0°C to 70°C.
Package Contents
CORSAIR's archived listing specifies:
1 × CORSAIR Force Series GS 128GB SSD
1 × 3.5-inch adapter for desktop PCs
Compatibility
CORSAIR lists the drive for SATA 6Gb/s, with backward compatibility for SATA II and SATA I. Its archived compatibility information includes Windows, Mac OS X and Linux systems with appropriate 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch drive bays.
