Transcend SSD Scope

Developed for use with Transcend SSD products, Transcend SSD Scope is advanced and user-friendly software that makes it easier than ever to maintain a healthy and efficient SSD. SSD Scope brings together the latest technology in determining the condition and optimizing the performance of an SSD.

The useful features include: View Drive Information, View S.M.A.R.T. Status, Diagnostic Scan, Secure Erase, Firmware Update, TRIM Enable, Health Indicator, and System Clone. Hardware Requirements is a Desktop computer with PCIe/SATA/IDE port.

Transcend solid-state drive products provide a more enjoyable, silent, and extreme computing experience. Your solid-state drive comes with the app – a useful software application that can help maintain a healthy working SSD by keeping it up-to-date, preventing functional degradation, and predicting possible future issues.

The Transcend SSD Scope software suite offers many useful features, including Drive Information, S.M.A.R.T. Status, Health Indication, Performance Testing, Diagnostic Scan, Secure Erase, Firmware Update, and System Clone.

Features and Highlights

View Drive Info & S.M.A.R.T. Status
Provides detailed drive information and S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) status to monitor the health of your Transcend SSD. Supports monitoring SSDs configured in RAID 0 and RAID 1 modes.

Diagnostic Scan
Performs a comprehensive health assessment of the data stored on your Transcend SSD.

Secure Erase
Permanently deletes all data on the SSD, ensuring it cannot be recovered.

TRIM Detect & Enable
Prevents performance degradation by automatically removing unwanted data, maintaining optimal SSD performance over time.

Firmware Update
Updates your Transcend SSD to the latest firmware version for enhanced performance and stability.

Health Indicator
Tracks the media wear-out level of your Transcend SSD. A new SSD will display 100%, with the percentage decreasing as the drive undergoes usage.

System Clone
Effortlessly copies your entire drive, including the operating system, programs, and data, to your new Transcend SSD. No reinstallation, setup, or data transfer is required.

Partition Clone
Allows you to back up a specific partition and transfer its contents to another Transcend SSD or portable storage device.

Connect New SSD to Your Computer

Connect with your desktop

• Shut down your computer and disconnect the power source.
• Remove the system chassis cover by referring to the system manufacturer’s instructions.
• Place the SSD on the 3.5“ Mounting Bracket.
• Carefully turn over Mounting Bracket with the SSD, and use the four included screws (small head) to secure the SSD.
• Locate the 3.5” hard drive bays inside your computer.
• Place the Mounting Bracket into an available 3.5“ hard drive bay and secure it with the included screws (large head). Make sure the SATA connectors are facing inside of the computer
• Connect the SATA data and power cables to the SSD. If your power supply does not have a SATA power connector, please use the included SATA power adapter.
• Power on the computer, and wait for the operating system to recognize the SSD.

Connect with your laptop

• Connect the dual end of a USB-to-SATA cable to two available USB ports on the computer.
• Connect the single end of the USB-to-SATA cable to the SSD.
• Wait for the operating system to recognize the SSD.

Supported Models

Internal SSDs
MTE250H / MTE250S / MTE245S / MTE240S / MTE220S / MTE115S / MTE110S/112S / MTE110Q / MTE410S / MTE310S / MTE400S / MTE300S / MTS832S / MTS830S / MTS825S / MTS820S / MTS800S / MTS600S / MTS430S / MTS425S / MTS420S / MTS400S / SSD230S / SSD225S / SSD220S / SSD220Q / SSD370 / MSA220S / MSA230S / MSA370S / CM10G / MTS810 / SSD250N / SSD360 / SSD340

Portable SSDs
ESD330C / ESD320A / ESD410C / ESD360C / ESD265C / ESD300 / ESD310 / ESD380C / ESD370C / ESD270C / ESD260C / ESD240C / ESD350C / ESD250C / ESD230C / ESD400K / ESD220C

Memory Cards
CFE860 / CFE820 / CFX650

Embedded Memory Cards
CFE900 & CFE900I / CFE860

Troubleshooting and Usage Tips

SSD Scope cannot detect my storage device.
Ensure that your storage device is properly connected to your computer. Reconnect the device to verify that it is securely attached to the appropriate port.

SSD Scope does not respond when I double-click its icon.
This issue may arise if you lack Administrator privileges. On Windows 7, make sure to click "Allow" when prompted for Administrator permissions to run SSD Scope.

I can’t update the firmware and see the message: “The server name or address could not be resolved.”
This usually indicates that your computer is not connected to the Internet. Check your Internet connection and try updating the firmware again.

What is the difference between “Quick Erase” and “Full Erase”?
Both options securely erase all data on the SSD, ensuring it cannot be recovered through standard recovery techniques. However, "Full Erase" employs stricter algorithms, making data recovery even with specialized tools virtually impossible.

Can I clone two Windows operating systems from my original drive to the new SSD?
No, Transcend System Clone only supports cloning a single OS drive. It does not support multi-OS drives or partitions using non-Windows file systems.

Why didn’t it clone the OS partition installed on the logical drive of my original HDD?
Transcend System Clone cannot clone only the OS partition if it is installed on a logical drive. Ensure that the "Only Clone OS" option is unchecked to clone the entire original drive, including all partitions.

Hardware Requirements

Desktop or Notebook computer with PCIe/SATA/USB port.

SSD Scope supports the CFexpress 820 and the CFX650 when the cards are paired with the RDE2 and RDF2 card readers respectively.

System Requirements

Microsoft Windows 11, 10, 8 or 7.

Administrator privileges required.

PROS

• User-Friendly Interface
• Comprehensive Drive Monitoring
• Advanced Health Indicators
• Quick Firmware Updates
• Free and Lightweight Tool

CONS

• Limited to Transcend SSDs
• Basic Features for Power Users
• Occasional Detection Issues
• Sparse User Documentation