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Black Diamond Memory 2.5 inch SATA SSD, matte metal casing, 7mm height

Black Diamond Memory

Black Diamond Memory BDSSDS512G 2.5" 512GB SATA enterprise SSD

SKU CH-QZE5-9ASFG MPN BDSSDS512G

2.5-inch SATA III enterprise SSD delivering 512GB capacity with up to 520MB/s read and 470MB/s write speeds for faster boot and application loading

  • Form Factor2.5"
  • Capacity512GB
  • InterfaceSATA III
  • ControllerMarvell 88SS9187
  • Max Sequential ReadUp to 520 MBps
  • Max Sequential WriteUp to 470 MBps

Options 512GB

  • Fast boot and app loading up to 4× quicker than HDDs
  • Sequential read up to 520 MBps for rapid data access
  • Sequential write up to 470 MBps for swift file saves
  • 2 million hours MTBF signals long-term reliability
  • Power-loss protection guards data during unexpected shutdowns

Sonic Series 512 GB SATA SSD

The Black Diamond Memory BDSSDS512G is a 2.5-inch enterprise solid-state drive built for servers and workstations that need dependable SATA storage. It suits IT teams replacing mechanical drives in existing bays or adding capacity to arrays that only accept the SATA interface.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous operation the Marvell 88SS9187 controller maintains sequential reads up to 520 MBps and writes up to 470 MBps while the drive stays within its 0 °C to 70 °C range. The 2,000,000-hour MTBF rating reflects endurance for always-on workloads rather than brief burst performance.

SATA III practical limits

The SATA III 6 Gbps link caps maximum throughput well below modern PCIe alternatives, so the drive cannot feed multi-gigabyte-per-second pipelines. Buyers who need more bandwidth or lower latency than SATA allows should look at interfaces other than SATA.

Highlights

  • Fast boot and app loading up to 4× quicker than HDDs
  • Sequential read up to 520 MBps for rapid data access
  • Sequential write up to 470 MBps for swift file saves
  • 2 million hours MTBF signals long-term reliability
  • Power-loss protection guards data during unexpected shutdowns

Specifications

BrandBlack Diamond Memory
SeriesSonic Series
ModelBDSSDS512G
Form Factor2.5"
Capacity512GB
InterfaceSATA III
ControllerMarvell 88SS9187
Max Sequential ReadUp to 520 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 470 MBps
MTBF2,000,000 hours
FeaturesFaster: System boot up and application loading speeds up to about 4x faster than typical HDDs
Reliable: Durable, with no moving parts leaving the SSD less likely to fail
Security: Will react to sudden power loss, protecting valuable data from corruption before it turns off
Economical: Optimized design allowing for a more affordable switch to SSD Multiple Capacities - For the more demanding workloads
Silent: Runs without noise
Resistance: Shock and vibration resistan
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Height7.00mm
Width69.86mm
Depth100.50mm
Shipping weight0.14 kg
Package size100 × 70 × 7 mm

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Questions about this item

How loud is the 2.5" 512GB Sonic Series SSD and what temperature range does it handle when running continuously?

The drive has no moving parts so it operates silently. Its rated operating temperature range is 0°C to 70°C, so it stays within spec during all-day use.

What connector and physical slot does the BDSSDS512G need on the motherboard or backplane to work?

It uses a standard SATA III 6Gbps interface and a 7mm 2.5-inch form factor, so any SATA data and power port with a 2.5-inch bay will accept it.

Will the Marvell 88SS9187 controller on this SSD work reliably with an older SATA II controller or legacy RAID card?

The SATA III interface is backward compatible with SATA II ports, so the drive will function on older controllers, though sequential speeds will be limited to the slower link.

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