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Green printed circuit board M.2 2280 SSD with black controller and silver label

Crucial

Crucial 3500 1 TB internal SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280

SKU CH-SH1Z-BVK1W

1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 internal SSD with TCG Pyrite 2.02 security and power-loss data protection

  • Device TypeSSD

Capacity 1TB

  • 1TB
  • 2TB
  • 512GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 1 TB capacity for large file storage
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface enables high-speed data transfer
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits compact system builds
  • 3D TLC NAND with dynamic write acceleration sustains write performance
  • TCG Pyrite 2.02 and power loss data protection secure stored data

1 TB NVMe SSD for everyday workloads

The Crucial 3500 provides one terabyte of storage on a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface using 3D TLC NAND. It suits desktops and laptops that need fast boot, application load and file transfer speeds without enterprise-grade endurance requirements. The M.2 2280 form factor fits standard slots in modern motherboards and notebooks.

Verify M.2 slot keying and PCIe generation

Confirm the motherboard or laptop has an M-keyed M.2 slot wired for PCIe 4.0 x4 to achieve the rated throughput. A slot limited to PCIe 3.0 will still work but at reduced bandwidth. Ensure the system BIOS supports NVMe 2.0c and can boot from an NVMe drive if it will serve as the OS volume.

Fits standard M.2 2280 slots with thermal management

The single-sided 2280 board installs directly into the M.2 connector without cables and is secured by a single screw. Host Controlled Thermal Management lets the system firmware regulate drive temperature, while dynamic write acceleration and RAIN technology maintain consistent performance. TCG Pyrite 2.02 and power-loss data protection safeguard data at rest and during unexpected shutdowns.

Highlights

  • 1 TB capacity for large file storage
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 interface enables high-speed data transfer
  • M.2 2280 form factor fits compact system builds
  • 3D TLC NAND with dynamic write acceleration sustains write performance
  • TCG Pyrite 2.02 and power loss data protection secure stored data

Specifications

Device TypeSSD

Questions about this item

What comes in the box and what else is needed to install the Crucial 3500 1 TB M.2 2280 drive?

The package contains the SSD only. You will need a compatible M.2 slot with PCIe 4.0 x4 support and a motherboard standoff screw, which are supplied with the host system.

Which capacity of the Crucial 3500 series should I pick for a primary OS and applications drive?

The 1 TB model provides enough space for the operating system, core applications and a working set of active projects without requiring a secondary drive.

What does the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface mean for real-world throughput on this 3500 drive?

The four-lane PCIe 4.0 connection enables sequential reads and writes well above 3 500 MB/s, so large file transfers and game loading see a clear speed benefit over PCIe 3.0 drives.

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