Name: CT1000MX500SSD1 Crucial MX500 1TB TLC SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch SSD
Brand: Crucial
SKU: CT1000MX500SSD1
Price: 257.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Crucial MX500 1TB SSD is a reliable solid-state drive designed to replace traditional hard drives in many computers. It fits standard 2.5-inch drive bays and uses a SATA 6Gb/s connection to offer faster data access for general storage and computing needs.

General Information
Brand	Crucial
Part Number	CT1000MX500SSD1

Technical Information
Capacity	1TB
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
Cache	1GB DRAM cache (LPDDR) + SLC write cache
MTBF	1.8 million hours
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Performance
Max Sequential Read	560 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	510 MB/s
Random Read	95,000 IOPS (4KB, QD32)
Random Write	90,000 IOPS (4KB, QD32)
Endurance (TBW)	360 TBW

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	100.45 x 69.85 x 7 mm
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
The Crucial MX500 1TB SSD offers reliable storage with solid speed for everyday computing. It’s built for users who need a substantial upgrade from traditional hard drives, making it a common choice for upgrading laptops or desktops. Often found in personal computers, the MX500 is suitable for professionals, students, and anyone wanting faster boot times and quicker access to files. Key Features Delivers sustained sequential read speeds up to 560MB/s Includes integrated power loss immunity to protect data during unexpected shutdowns Features AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption for data security Offers dynamic write acceleration to boost performance on demanding tasks Supports TRIM and SMART for maintaining drive health and longevity Typically deployed in consumer laptops and desktops, this drive balances speed and reliability without requiring special hardware. Its role is to enhance everyday computing by reducing load times and improving system responsiveness.

Use Cases
The Crucial MX500 1TB SSD is commonly deployed in environments requiring dependable storage upgrades, such as office workstations and small business servers. Its SATA interface and 2.5-inch form factor make it ideal for replacing legacy hard drives to enhance system responsiveness without extensive hardware modifications. How It's Used: Upgrading storage in enterprise desktops to improve boot times and application load performance. Enhancing data access speeds in remote office setups where cost-effective reliability is critical. Supporting virtualization environments with moderate I/O demands requiring consistent storage throughput. Replacing HDDs in SMB file servers to reduce latency and improve overall data handling efficiency. Integrating into legacy rack servers requiring 2.5-inch SATA drives for added storage capacity. This SSD supports operational efficiency by delivering faster data transfer and reduced downtime in diverse computing environments. Its compatibility with existing SATA infrastructure facilitates seamless scalability while maintaining steady performance across typical business workloads.

CT1000MX500SSD1 Crucial MX500 1TB TLC SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch SSD

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Performance

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases