Placement	internal
Volume	1 TB
Form factor	M.2
M.2 interface	PCIe 4.0 4x
Controller	Phison E25
Cache memory	1024 MB
Memory type	3D TLC NAND
Number of 3D NAND layers	232-Layer Micron
NVMe
Write speed	6800 MB/s
Read speed	7300 MB/s
Write IOPS	1440 K
Read IOPS	1150 K
TBW	600 TB
DWPD	0.3 times/day
Manufacturer's warranty	5 years
M.2 cooling	graphene heatsink
Size	22x80 mm
Added to E-Catalog	November 2023

Compact M.2 SSD drive, offering modern performance and high reliability for a wide range of tasks, including gaming, high-resolution video files processing, 3D graphics, etc. The drive uses the PCIe Gen4 x4 interface with the NVMe 1.4 protocol, providing significant acceleration for the system compared to PCIe Gen3 and SATA solutions. The advanced Phison E25 controller ensures maximum linear read/write speeds for the PCIe 4.0 bus (7300 MB/s and 6800 MB/s respectively), as well as very high IOPS up to 1,150,000 input/output operations.

Support for technologies such as dynamic SLC cache, Host Memory Buffer (HMB), and LDPC-based error correction enhances the device's performance and reliability. Dynamic wear management and load balancing algorithms contribute to the extended SSD lifespan. The Crucial T500 lacks a heatsink, making it a convenient option for installation in space-restricted devices, including ultrabooks, gaming consoles, and compact desktop PCs.

Thanks to effective thermal management, the drive provides stable operation even under intense loads. A 1 TB capacity offers sufficient space for storing large amounts of data, including the OS, game libraries, professional applications, and high-resolution multimedia file collections. The compact M.2 2280 form factor allows for easy installation in modern PCs, laptops, and consoles.

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