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Rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD with black metal casing and label

Crucial

Crucial BX500 CT480BX500SSD1 480GB 2.5" SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-QEHZ-CP2DW MPN CT480BX500SSD1

A 480 GB 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD using 3D NAND with sequential reads up to 540 MB/s and writes up to 500 MB/s

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form Factor2.5"
  • Capacity480GB
  • Memory Components3D NAND
  • InterfaceSATA III

Options 480GB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Faster boot and file loads with up to 540 MB/s read speed
  • 480 GB capacity stores operating system, apps and media files
  • 3D NAND technology delivers 300 % speed gain over a typical hard drive
  • 45 times better energy efficiency extends laptop battery run time
  • 5 million hour MTTF rating supports long-term reliable operation

480 GB SATA SSD for everyday upgrades

The Crucial BX500 CT480BX500SSD1 is a 480 GB internal solid-state drive built on Micron 3D NAND. It uses a SATA III interface and a 2.5 inch form factor with a height of 7.00 mm. Sequential reads reach up to 540 MBps and writes up to 500 MBps. The drive has no DRAM cache and is rated for 1.5 M hours MTTF.

Check your system has a free SATA port and bay

Before ordering, confirm the motherboard or laptop provides an available SATA III connector and a 2.5 inch drive bay or caddy that accepts a 7.00 mm tall drive. The drive draws an average of 60 mW active power with peaks of 3000 mW during read or write, so the SATA power cable must supply that current. Operating temperature range is 0 °C to 70 °C.

No extra cables or software are included

The package contains only the bare drive. No SATA data cable, power adapter, mounting bracket or cloning software is bundled, so you must source those separately if the system lacks them. The lack of a DRAM cache means sustained write performance may drop after the SLC buffer fills, but the 3D NAND still delivers 300 percent faster speeds than a typical hard drive and 45 times better energy efficiency.

Highlights

  • Faster boot and file loads with up to 540 MB/s read speed
  • 480 GB capacity stores operating system, apps and media files
  • 3D NAND technology delivers 300 % speed gain over a typical hard drive
  • 45 times better energy efficiency extends laptop battery run time
  • 5 million hour MTTF rating supports long-term reliable operation

Specifications

BrandCrucial
SeriesBX500
ModelCT480BX500SSD1
Part NumberCT480BX500SSD1
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form Factor2.5"
Capacity480GB
Memory Components3D NAND
InterfaceSATA III
ProtocolSATA
Cache0MB
Max Sequential ReadUp to 540 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 500 MBps
MTTF1.5M hours
FeaturesBoot up faster. Load files quicker. Improve overall system responsiveness
300% faster than a typical hard drive
Improves battery life because it's 45x more energy efficient than a typical hard drive
Micron 3D NAND - advancing the world's memory and storage technology for 40 years
Power Consumption (Active)Average Active Power (mW): 60
Max Read Operating (mW): 3000
Max Write Operating (mW): 3000
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Height7.00mm
Width69.85mm
Depth100.33mm
Weight0.3
Package ContentIncluded Accessories:
Crucial Storage Executive
Acronis True Image for Crucial
Crucial Easy SSD Install Guide
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size130 × 98 × 15 mm

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Questions about this item

What is included with the Crucial BX500 CT480BX500SSD1 and what must be purchased separately?

The drive itself is supplied; a 2.5-inch SATA data cable, a SATA power connector from the power supply and a drive bay or mounting bracket are not included and must be sourced separately.

Which capacity of the BX500 series should I choose for a boot drive with room for applications?

The 480 GB model provides enough space for the operating system, key programs and a moderate media library while keeping the cost lower than the 1 TB variant.

What does the quoted 540 MB/s sequential read mean once the SSD is installed in a SATA III system?

It represents the peak throughput the controller can sustain on large, contiguous files; everyday boot and load times will be lower but still far above a mechanical hard drive.

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