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Crucial BX500 2TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD, up to 540MB/s - CT2000BX500SSD1, Solid State Drive

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Memory Storage Capacity: 2 TB


Features

  • Boot up faster. Load files quicker. Improve overall system responsiveness
  • 300% faster than a typical hard drive
  • Improves battery life because its 45x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive
  • Micron 3D NAND advancing the world's memory and storage technology for 40 years
  • Crucial 3-year limited warranty

Description

Ever wonder why your phone responds faster than your computer? It's because your phone runs on flash memory. Add flash to your laptop or desktop computer with the Crucial BX500 SSD, the easiest way to get all the speed of a new computer without the price. Accelerate everything.

Digital Storage Capacity: 2 TB


Hard Disk Interface: SATA 6 GB/s


Connectivity Technology: SATA


Brand: Crucial


Special Feature: Dust Resistant


Hard Disk Description: Solid State Hard Drive


Compatible Devices: This drive is compatible with desktops and laptops that accept 2.5" 7mm SATA drives


Installation Type: Internal Hard Drive


Color: Clear


Hard Disk Size: 2 TB


Digital Storage Capacity: 2 TB


Hard Disk Interface: SATA 6 GB/s


Connectivity Technology: SATA


Additional Features: Dust Resistant


Compatible Devices: This drive is compatible with desktops and laptops that accept 2.5" 7mm SATA drives


Specific Uses For Product: Business, Gaming, Personal


Read Speed: 540 Megabytes Per Second


Media Speed: 500 Megabytes Per Second


Cache Memory Installed Size: 2 TB


Data Transfer Rate: 6 Gigabits Per Second


Form Factor: 2.5-inch


Hardware Connectivity: SATA 6.0 Gb/s


Hardware Platform: Linux, Mac, PC


Hard-Drive Size: 2 TB


Item Weight: 0.04 Kilograms


Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness: 3.95"L x 2.75"W x 0.27"Th


Number of Items: 1


Unit Count: 1.0 Count


Customer Package Type: Frustration-Free Packaging


Brand: Crucial


Model Number: CT2000BX500SSD1


Hard Disk Description: Solid State Hard Drive


Built-In Media: Internal Solid State Drive


Model Name: Crucial BX500 SSD


Manufacturer: Crucial


Global Trade Identification Number: 84


UPC: 649528821584


Mfr Part Number: CT2000BX500SSD1


Item Type Name: 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD


Warranty Description: 3-year limited warranty


Installation Type: Internal Hard Drive


EU Spare Part Availability Duration: 3 Years


Color: Clear


Enclosure Material: Information Not Available


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