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Crucial CT120M500SSD1 M500 120GB SATA Internal SSD

Crucial M500 120GB SATA 2.5” 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) Internal Solid State Drive - CT120M500SSD1

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Overview

Crucial M500 120GB SATA 2.5” 7mm (with 9.5mm adapter) Internal Solid State Drive - CT120M500SSD1

Key Features

Transformative performance: dramatically faster than a hard drive

Nearly instantaneous boot times

Sequential Read: 500 MB/s | Sequential Write: 400 MB/s | 4KB Random Read: 80,000 IOPS

Ample storage: available in capacities up to terabyte-class

Includes top-level hardware encryption technology

Specifications

Model Number
CT120M500SSD1
Series
M500
Capacity
120GB
Interface
SATA
Sequential Read Speed
500 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed
400 MB/s
4KB Random Read
80,000 IOPS
Key Feature
Top-level hardware encryption technology

Frequently Asked Questions

This specific Crucial M500 SSD model, CT120M500SSD1, has a capacity of 120GB.
It offers a sequential read speed of 500 MB/s and a sequential write speed of 400 MB/s. For random operations, it achieves 80,000 IOPS in 4KB random read.
Yes, the Crucial M500 SSD includes top-level hardware encryption technology to help secure your data.
You can expect dramatically faster performance, including nearly instantaneous boot times and quicker application loading, compared to a standard hard drive.
While this model is 120GB, the M500 series is generally available in capacities up to terabyte-class, though this specific product description refers to the 120GB model.