Name: SNM225-S2B Kingston 160GB MLC SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Swappable SSD
Brand: Kingston
SKU: SNM225-S2B/160GB
Price: 121.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Kingston SSDNow M Series 160GB is a 2.5-inch solid state drive designed to replace traditional hard drives with faster, more durable storage. It fits easily into standard laptop and desktop bays and offers improved boot and load times through its SATA 3Gb/s interface, making it a practical choice for upgrading existing systems.

General Information
Brand	Kingston
Part Number	SNM225-S2B/160GB

Technical Information
Capacity	160GB
Memory Technology	Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SATA 3GB/s
MTBF	1,000,000 hours
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	100.1 x 69.85 x 9.5 mm
Weight	5.00
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
This Kingston SSDNow M Series 160GB solid state drive enhances system performance by replacing traditional hard drives with faster, more efficient storage. Commonly used in desktops and laptops, it offers improved speed and durability over spinning drives. IT professionals and everyday users benefit from quicker boot-ups and application loading. Key Features Uses Multi-Level Cell technology for balanced performance and cost Hot-swappable 2.5-inch design fits standard drive bays Supports SATA 3Gb/s for smooth data throughput Increased shock resistance compared to HDDs Low power consumption extends battery life in portable systems This SSD is often found in systems requiring a solid boost in responsiveness without extensive hardware changes. Its durability and speed make it suitable for business computers and personal devices alike, delivering reliable everyday storage.

Use Cases
The Kingston SNM225-S2B 160GB SSD is commonly deployed in enterprise and SMB environments where reliable, fast storage is necessary to enhance system responsiveness. It is especially beneficial for IT teams seeking an efficient upgrade path for legacy systems requiring hot-swappable capabilities and standard 2.5-inch form factor compatibility. How It's Used: Accelerating boot and application load times in financial services workstations requiring quick data access. Integrating into remote office servers where hot-swappable SSDs minimize downtime during maintenance. Deploying as cache drives in virtualization hosts to improve I/O performance within data centers. Replacing aging HDDs in manufacturing control systems that demand durable and vibration-resistant storage. Utilizing in edge computing nodes to handle fast data ingestion and retrieval in distributed environments. The SSD's SATA 3Gb/s interface and compact design support operational efficiency by enabling seamless upgrades without extensive system modifications. Its compatibility with existing infrastructure allows organizations to scale storage performance while maintaining system uptime and manageability.

SNM225-S2B Kingston 160GB MLC SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Swappable SSD

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General Information

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