Crucial MX500 (CT500MX500SSD1) 2.5″ Solid State Drive Specifications And Datasheet
- June 14, 2024
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Crucial MX500 (CT500MX500SSD1) 2.5″ Solid State Drive
Description
Upgrade your system with the award-winning Crucial® MX500
Start your system in seconds and store up to 4TB1 of your irreplaceable files
with a solid-state drive you can count on. Improve your system with the
Crucial® MX500 SSD, an SSD built on quality, speed, and security that’s all
backed by helpful service and support.
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Fly through everything you do
Start your system in seconds, load files almost instantly, and accelerate the most demanding applications with the Crucial MX500. Our dynamic write acceleration technology uses an adaptable pool of high-speed single-level cell flash memory to generate blistering speeds. -
Store up to 4TB of data
Save massive amounts of photos, music, and videos comfortably and securely. With fast access to your media, creations, and designs, you’re ready to share at the speed of your life. -
Enjoy the efficiency of Micron 3D NAND
Our cutting-edge components are engineered from start to finish for efficiency. As a result, the Crucial MX500 uses only a minimal amount of power and still delivers a high price-to-performance ratio — without needing a financing plan to pay for it. Experience a faster, cooler, and quieter computer in your home or business. You’ll wonder how you ever put up with a hard drive. -
Install with confidence
For many people, opening a computer and transferring data seems terrifying. That’s why we’ve made it easy in the step-by-step Crucial SSD Install Guide. Check it out before you buy, then install your own SSD quickly with everything transferred over successfully and hassle-free. -
Micron® Quality — A Higher Level of Reliability
As a brand of Micron, one of the largest flash storage manufacturers in the world, Crucial products are backed by the same expert quality and engineering innovation that has produced some of the world’s most advanced memory and storage technologies for 40 years.
Specifications
- Life Expectancy (MTTF): 1.8 million hours
- Endurance – Total Bytes Written (TBW):
- 250GB drive: 100TB, equal to 54GB per day for 5 years
- 500GB drive: 180TB, equal to 98GB per day for 5 years
- 1TB drive: 360TB, equal to 197GB per day for 5 years
- 2TB drive: 700TB, equal to 383GB per day for 5 years
- 4TB drive: 1000TB, equal to 547GB per day for 5 years
- Data Transfer Software: Acronis® True Image™ for Crucial® cloning software
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C
- Compliance: CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, KCC RRL, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL, IC, Morocco, SATA-IO, UKCA
- Advanced Features
- Dynamic write acceleration
- Redundant array of independent NAND (RAIN)
- Multistep data
- Integrity algorithm
- Adaptive thermal protection
- Integrated power loss immunity
- Active garbage collection
- TRIM support
- Self-monitoring and reporting technology (SMART)
- Error correction code (ECC)
- Device sleep support
Warranty
- 5-year limited warranty
Installation
For easy-to-follow instructions and our step-by-step guide, visit crucial.com /ssd-install
Support
For more resources and warranty information, visit crucial.com/support
Crucial ® MX500 SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch SSD
Capacity1| Part Number| Sequential Read3| Sequential Write3| Box Contents
4TB| CT4000MX500SSD1| ****
560MB/s
| ****
510MB/s
| ****
2.5-inch 7-mm SSD SATA 6Gb/s, Acronis® True Image™ for Crucial® cloning software and installation instructions
2TB| CT2000MX500SSD1
1TB| CT1000MX500SSD1
500GB| CT500MX500SSD1
250GB| CT250MX500SSD1
- Some of the storage capacity is used for formatting and other purposes and is not available for data storage. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes.
- Warranty valid for five years from the original date of purchase or before writing the maximum total bytes written (TBW) as published in the product datasheet and as measured in the product’s SMART data, whichever comes first.
- Typical I/O performance numbers as measured using IOMeter® with a queue depth of 32 and write cache enabled. A fresh-out-of-the-box (FOB) state is assumed. For performance measurement purposes, the SSD may be restored to the FOB state using the secure erase command. System variations will affect measured results.
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FAQs
What is the capacity range of the Crucial MX500 2.5-inch SSD?
The Crucial MX500 2.5-Inch SSD comes in various capacities, typically ranging from 250GB to 2TB, to suit different storage needs.
Does the Crucial MX500 SSD support SATA III?
Yes, the Crucial MX500 supports SATA III interface for optimal performance and compatibility with a wide range of systems.
Can the Crucial MX500 SSD be used in a desktop computer?
Absolutely, the 2.5-inch form factor of the MX500 SSD is suitable for both desktop and laptop computers with a compatible SATA interface.
Is the Crucial MX500 SSD compatible with macOS?
Yes, the Crucial MX500 SSD is compatible with macOS, as well as Windows and Linux operating systems, provided the computer has the appropriate SATA connection.
What type of NAND does the MX500 use?
The Crucial MX500 uses high-quality, durable 3D NAND flash memory.
Does the MX500 come with data migration software?
Crucial provides users with access to their Acronis True Image HD software for data migration, which is available for download with the purchase of the drive.
Is there a warranty for the Crucial MX500 SSD?
Yes, the MX500 typically comes with a 5-year limited warranty, although it's always best to confirm the specific warranty details at the time of purchase.
Does the Crucial MX500 SSD offer hardware encryption?
Yes, it supports AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption for data security.
Is the Crucial MX500 SSD good for gaming?
Yes, the MX500 is a popular choice for gaming due to its fast read/write speeds, which can help reduce game load times.
How does the MX500 improve system performance?
The MX500 SSD significantly improves system performance with faster boot times, quick application loading, and reduced data transfer times compared to traditional HDDs.
Can I install the Crucial MX500 SSD in a laptop?
Yes, its 2.5-inch form factor and standard SATA interface make it ideal for upgrading many laptops.
What is the MTTF of the Crucial MX500 SSD?
The MX500 boasts a mean time to failure (MTTF) of 1.8 million hours, indicating high reliability and longevity.
References PDF: Crucial MX500 (CT500MX500SSD1) 2.5″ Solid State Drive – Device.report
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