Crucial CT240BX500SSD1 BX500 Series 240GB SSD Review

Built with Micron 3D NAND technology
This Crucial CT240BX500SSD1 BX500 Series 240GB Internal Solid State Drive supports sequential read speeds up to 540 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 500 MB/s, making it easy to transfer large files quickly. This SSD will fit into 2.5″ drive bays that support drive heights of 7mm. Also featured is a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, a 1.5 MTTF (mean time to failure) rating, and Micron 3D NAND technology.
The BX500 Series SSD uses original flash memory particles, no moving parts, greatly reducing the risk of failure, low heat generation, quiet work, and impact resistance and anti-vibration performance. This 2.5inch internal solid state drive is ideal storage solution for desktop and laptop and other mobile device expansion.
256-bit AES Encryption
The CT240BX500SSD1SSD is equipped with the hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption, and comes additional features such as dubbed Redundant Array of Independent NAND (a.k.a. “RAIN,” which provides parity protection for your data.
MLC flash and a Silicon Motion (SMI) controller
The original BX100 came with 16nm planar (2D) MLC flash and a Silicon Motion (SMI) controller. That was Crucial’s first SSD with an SMI controller, and that trend continues with the BX500. The SSD uses the new SM2258XT four-channel SSD controller paired with Micron’s latest 64-Layer 3D TLC flash.
CT240BX500SSD1 Technical Specifications:
Manufacturer | Crucial |
SSD series | BX500 |
Part Number | CT240BX500SSD1 |
Product Type | Internal Solid State Drive |
Form Factor | 2.5 inch |
Capacity | 240 GB |
Memory Technology | Triple Level Cell (TLC) |
MTBF | 1500000 Hour(s) |
Drive Interface Type | SATA 6.0 Gbps |
CT240BX500SSD1 Key Features:
- Faster Boot up
- Quick File Access
- Low Power Consumption
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