Name: CT500P2SSD8 Crucial 500GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 2280 SSD
Brand: Crucial
SKU: CT500P2SSD8
Price: 245.38 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Crucial P2 500GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 Solid State Drive provides high-speed storage designed to replace traditional hard drives or older SSDs. It fits into M.2 slots commonly found in modern computers, offering faster data transfer rates and improved responsiveness compared to SATA drives.

General Information
Brand	Crucial
Part Number	CT500P2SSD8

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Memory Technology	Quad-Level Cell (QLC)
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	PCIe Gen 3.0 x4
MTBF	1500000 hours
Hot Swappable	No
Hot Pluggable	No

Performance
Max Sequential Read	Up to 2,000 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	Up to 1,700 MB/s
Random Read	Up to 170,000 IOPS (4KB)
Random Write	Up to 280,000 IOPS (4KB)
Endurance (TBW)	150 TBW

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	3.58 x 22 x 80 mm (H x W x D)
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE

Product Description
The Crucial P2 500GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD is designed to boost your system's storage performance with quick data access and transfer speeds. It's often found in laptops, desktops, and small form-factor PCs where faster load times and snappy responsiveness are needed. Built for users seeking an affordable upgrade from traditional hard drives, it's popular among gamers, content creators, and professionals who need reliable storage without sacrificing speed. Its compact size makes it easy to install in most modern systems supporting M.2 drives. Key Features Offers up to 2400 MB/s sequential read for quicker boot and load times Uses PCIe Gen3 x4 lanes to maximize bandwidth without extra power draw Employs Micron 3D NAND for durability and data integrity Supports NVMe protocol for efficient communication with your system Fits standard M.2 2280 slots for easy compatibility This drive is typically deployed in personal computers and workstations where speed and reliability are priorities. It handles daily computing tasks as well as demanding applications with ease, making it a solid choice for upgrading existing storage or building a new system.

Use Cases
The CT500P2SSD8 Crucial 500GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 2280 SSD is ideally implemented in environments that demand swift data access and reliable solid-state storage. IT professionals upgrading workstations or deploying compact systems benefit from its balance of performance and form factor, especially where SATA speeds constrain system throughput. How It's Used: Enhancing performance in professional content creation workstations requiring rapid file read/write cycles. Upgrading storage in enterprise laptops for on-the-go employees needing efficient, durable SSDs. Supporting virtualization hosts with fast boot and application load times in SMB or branch office environments. Embedding in compact edge computing devices requiring high throughput in limited space. Replacing aging HDDs in legacy desktop systems within administrative or operational IT setups. By integrating this SSD, organizations can improve operational responsiveness and scalability without large infrastructure changes. Its compatibility with standard M.2 slots enables versatile deployment across various system architectures, optimizing storage performance in diverse IT workloads.

CT500P2SSD8 Crucial 500GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 2280 SSD

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General Information

Technical Information

Performance

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

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