Description
High-Performance Rating
The Crucial MX500 SATA 6Gbps 500GB 2.5 Inch Solid State Drive has a high-performance rating due to several factors. Firstly, it uses the SATA 6Gbps interface, which enables high-speed data transfer rates of up to 6Gbps, allowing for fast read and write speeds. The drive also uses 3D NAND technology, which provides high-density storage capacity and improved performance over traditional planar NAND.
Additionally, the MX500 features a dynamic write acceleration technology, which enhances the drive’s write performance and helps to deliver faster boot times, application load times, and overall system responsiveness. It also includes a thermal monitoring system that helps to keep the drive at an optimal temperature, which can help to improve performance and prolong the lifespan of the drive.
Finally, the MX500 includes Crucial’s proprietary data transfer software, Acronis True Image, which allows for easy and seamless data transfer from your old drive to your new SSD, making installation and setup a breeze. All of these factors contribute to the MX500’s high-performance rating and make it an excellent choice for users looking for a reliable and fast solid-state drive.
Compatibility and Installation
The CT500MX500SSD1 Crucial MX500 SATA 6GBPS 500GB 2.5 Inch Solid State Drive is compatible with most desktops and laptops that have a 2.5-inch drive bay and a SATA interface. Installation is relatively straightforward and can be done by following these steps:
- Turn off the computer and unplug all cables from it.
- Open the case or remove the back panel of your laptop to access the drive bay.
- Locate the old hard drive and disconnect it from the SATA cable and power connector.
- Insert the MX500 SSD into the drive bay and secure it with screws (if necessary).
- Connect the SATA cable and power connector to the MX500 SSD.
- Replace the case or back panel and plug in all cables.
Turn on the computer and enter the BIOS to ensure that the new drive is recognized.
Once the drive is recognized, you can install your operating system and other software onto the MX500 SSD for improved performance and speed.
Reliability and Durability
The CT500MX500SSD1 Crucial MX500 SATA 6GBPS 500GB 2.5 Inch Solid State Drive is known for its high reliability and durability. It uses Micron 3D NAND technology and features power-loss protection, which helps ensure that data is not lost in the event of a sudden power failure. The drive also includes thermal monitoring and adaptive thermal protection, which help prevent overheating and ensure stable performance.
Additionally, the MX500 has a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of 1.8 million hours, which indicates that the drive is designed to last a long time under normal operating conditions. It also has a Total Bytes Written (TBW) rating of up to 180TB, which represents the amount of data that can be written to the drive before its warranty expires. Overall, the CT500MX500SSD1 Crucial MX500 SATA 6GBPS 500GB 2.5 Inch Solid State Drive is a reliable and durable storage solution.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Crucial
- Part Number or SKU# CT500MX500SSD1
- Product Type: Solid State Drive
- Storage Capacity: 500GB
Technical Information
- Form Factor : 2.5inch
- Interface : SATA-6GBPS
- Random Read IOPS: 95,000
- Random Write IOPS: 90,000
- Sequential Read: 560 Mb/S
- Sequential Write: 510 Mb/S
- Endurance: 180TB
Product Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 0.63 Inch
- Width: 3.10 Inch
- Depth: 5.45 Inch
- Weight: 1.50 Lbs
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