Name: CT1024M550SSD3 Crucial 1TB MLC SATA 6Gb/s mSATA 2.5" SSD
Brand: Crucial
SKU: CT1024M550SSD3
Price: 345.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Crucial M550 1TB SSD is a solid-state drive that combines significant storage with a fast SATA interface. It fits into smaller devices thanks to its mSATA 2.5-inch size, making it a solid upgrade choice for improving storage performance without sacrificing space. Designed for users looking to speed up their systems, it handles a range of tasks from general computing to more demanding applications.

General Information
Brand	Crucial
Part Number	CT1024M550SSD3

Technical Information
Capacity	1TB
NAND Flash	Micron 20nm (MLC)
Memory Technology	Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Form Factor	mSATA
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
MTBF	1,500,000 hours

Performance
Max Sequential Read	Up to 550 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	Up to 500 MB/s
Random Read	Up to 95,000 IOPS (4KB)
Random Write	Up to 80,000 IOPS (4KB)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	7 x 69.85 x 100.45 mm
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Crucial M550 1TB SSD offers reliable and speedy storage designed to upgrade or replace traditional hard drives. It’s often found in laptops and small form factor PCs where space is limited but performance can’t be compromised. Built for users who need quick boot times and efficient file handling, this drive suits professionals, gamers, and everyday users alike. Its combination of capacity and speed makes it a practical choice for storing large files, applications, and multimedia content. Key Features High-capacity 1TB size fits extensive libraries of data MLC NAND technology balances speed with durability Fast SATA 6Gb/s connection reduces load and transfer times Compact mSATA 2.5-inch design installs easily in tight spaces Compatible with a wide range of systems for versatile use This SSD is typically used in ultrabooks, compact desktops, and upgrade projects where performance and capacity are priorities. It helps improve system responsiveness and reduces wait times during data access or file transfers, making computing smoother in daily use.

Use Cases
The Crucial M550 1TB SSD is typically deployed in environments where space-constrained form factors require high-capacity, reliable storage. It is particularly suited for IT professionals upgrading legacy laptops or embedded systems needing improved responsiveness and storage scalability without compromising physical dimensions. How It's Used: Enhancing performance in compact corporate laptops used for mobile productivity in remote or field offices. Upgrading storage in embedded industrial devices where durable, fast-access flash memory is critical for real-time data processing. Supporting virtualization hosts in SMB datacenters where cost-effective, high-capacity mSATA storage is needed for multiple VM workloads. Implementing edge computing nodes requiring solid-state storage to handle fast data ingestion and local analytics in constrained spaces. Replacing aging HDDs in workstation-class desktops to accelerate data-intensive applications and software development environments. By integrating the Crucial M550 SSD, organizations benefit from a balance of performance and capacity within a compact footprint, facilitating efficient data handling in tight hardware configurations. This supports operational scalability and maintains responsiveness across a variety of enterprise and industrial applications.

CT1024M550SSD3 Crucial 1TB MLC SATA 6Gb/s mSATA 2.5" SSD

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Performance

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases