Crucial T500 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

The Crucial T500 is a high-speed Solid State Drive leveraging the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface for advanced performance demands. This 1TB model delivers sequential read speeds up to 7,300 MB/s and sequential write speeds reaching 6,800 MB/s. These specifications facilitate rapid loading times for demanding applications, large file transfers, and intensive gaming workloads. The drive utilizes the NVMe 2.0 protocol to ensure low-latency data access.

Built on TLC NAND flash technology and managed by the Phison PS5025-E25 controller, the T500 achieves robust random performance, rated at 1,150,000 IOPS for random reads and 1,440,000 IOPS for random writes. Its compact M.2 2280 form factor ensures compatibility across various systems, including desktops, laptops, and compatible gaming consoles. The design supports enhanced thermal management, with a heatsink option available for configurations where passive cooling may be insufficient.

Data integrity and security are managed through integrated features, including end-to-end data protection and hardware encryption supporting TCG Opal and 256-bit AES standards. This SSD is rated for an endurance of 600 TBW (Total Bytes Written), providing reliable operation across its expected lifespan for performance users.

• Storage capacity: 1000 GB
• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4
• Sequential read speed: up to 7300 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 6800 MB/s
• Random read performance: 1,150,000 IOPS
• Random write performance: 1,440,000 IOPS
• NAND flash type: TLC
• Controller type: Phison PS5025-E25
• Hardware encryption: 256-bit AES / TCG Opal support
• Endurance rating: 600 TBW