This solid-state drive fits in the system's 2.5" drive bay and comes with a 7 to 9.5mm spacer for compatibility with bigger bays. Crucial has equipped the MX500 SSD with a SATA Interface, Silicon Motion SM2258 controller, and Micron 3D TLC NAND Flash technology to deliver up to 560 MB/s sequential reads and 510 MB/s sequential writes. For securing sensitive data, AES-256 encryption and Opal 2.0 are available. Additionally, included along with the drive is Acronis True Image software, which provides an easy-to-use backup solution.
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| Storage Capacity | Total: 500 GB SATA III (6 Gb/s) 2.5" (7 mm) SSD |
| Read Speed | Random: 95,000 IOPS Sequential: 560 MB/s |
| Write Speed | Random: 90,000 IOPS Sequential: 510 MB/s |
SSD Specs
| Flash Controller | Silicon Motion SM2258 |
| Flash Memory Type | Tri-Level Cell (TLC) |
| SMART Support | Yes |
| TRIM Support | Yes |
Reliability / Data Integrity
| Encryption | 256-Bit AES (Hardware-Based) |
| Endurance (Total Bytes Written) | 180 TB |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 1.8 Million Hours |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 158°F / 0 to 70°C |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 0.17 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.2 x 5.1 x 0.7" |
