Name: CT960M500SSD1 Crucial 960GB MLC SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch SSD
Brand: Crucial
SKU: CT960M500SSD1
Price: 214.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Crucial M500 960GB Multi-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive provides a solid storage upgrade for laptops and desktops. It combines a large storage capacity with a SATA 6Gb/s interface, fitting seamlessly into standard 2.5-inch drive bays. This SSD is designed to replace traditional hard drives, offering quicker access to data and more reliable performance without moving parts.

General Information
Brand	Crucial
Part Number	CT960M500SSD1

Technical Information
Capacity	960GB
Memory Technology	Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
Hot Swappable	No
Hot Pluggable	No

Performance
Max Sequential Read	500 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	400 MB/s

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	7 x 69.85 x 100 mm
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Crucial M500 960GB SSD offers a robust and spacious solution for storing and accessing your data quickly. Designed to replace traditional hard drives, it’s often found in laptops and desktops to boost system responsiveness and decrease boot times. Built for users who need dependable storage with fast read and write speeds, this drive suits professionals, gamers, and everyday users alike. It’s commonly used to upgrade existing systems and extend their life without sacrificing capacity. Key Features Large 960GB capacity ideal for storing extensive files and applications Utilizes SATA III for improved transfer speeds up to 6Gb/s Employs MLC NAND flash to balance performance and endurance Compact 2.5-inch design compatible with most laptops and desktops Improves system startup times and application load speeds This SSD typically appears in office computers, gaming rigs, and portable laptops, enabling faster data access and quieter operation compared to mechanical drives. It helps reduce lag and supports more efficient multitasking in everyday computing tasks.

Use Cases
The Crucial M500 960GB SSD is commonly deployed in enterprise and SMB environments requiring reliable and fast storage upgrades to existing laptop and desktop systems. IT professionals leverage its SATA 6Gb/s interface to enhance system responsiveness and data throughput, particularly in setups constrained by 2.5-inch drive bays. How It's Used: Accelerating boot and application load times in corporate workstations within office environments. Upgrading storage in remote branch office PCs where maintenance simplicity and reliability are critical. Enhancing virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) performance for small to medium-sized businesses. Integrating as cache drives in hybrid storage solutions to improve data access speeds. Replacing aging HDDs in legacy systems used in point-of-sale (POS) terminals and kiosks. Supporting content creation workflows by providing high-speed local storage for media editing workstations. This SSD supports operational efficiency by reducing system latency and improving I/O performance across varied workloads. Its compatibility with standard 2.5-inch bays ensures seamless integration, enabling scalable storage improvements without extensive infrastructure changes.

CT960M500SSD1 Crucial 960GB MLC SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch SSD

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General Information

Technical Information

Performance

Physical Characteristics

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