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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD with label showing Crucial M500 120GB

Crucial

Crucial CT120M500SSD1 M500 120GB 2.5" SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-2KRC-T7CEZ MPN CT120M500SSD1

A 120 GB 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD delivering up to 500 MB/s read and 130 MB/s write speeds

  • Max Sequential ReadUp to 500MB/s
  • Max Sequential WriteUp to 130MB/s
  • 4KB Random ReadUp to 62,000 IOPS
  • 4KB Random WriteUp to 35,000 IOPS
  • MTBF1,200,000 hours
  • ControllerMarvell

Options 120GB

  • Faster boot and load times with up to 500MB/s sequential read
  • Responsive multitasking backed by 62,000 IOPS random read
  • Smooth write performance at up to 130MB/s sequential write
  • Reliable long-term storage rated at 1,200,000 hours MTBF
  • Standard 2.5 inch SATA fit for easy laptop or desktop upgrade

120GB SATA III MLC SSD

The Crucial M500 CT120M500SSD1 is a 2.5 inch internal solid state drive built for consumer desktops and laptops. It uses MLC NAND and a Marvell controller to deliver sequential reads up to 500MB/s and writes up to 130MB/s. Random performance reaches 62,000 read IOPS and 35,000 write IOPS. The drive is rated for 1,200,000 hours MTBF.

Fits standard 2.5 inch SATA bays

Installation requires a free 2.5 inch drive bay and a SATA data cable plus power from the system. The 7.00mm height matches typical laptop and desktop caddies. Replacing a mechanical disk removes rotational latency and frees up the SATA bus for quicker boot and application load times. No additional drivers are needed for native OS support.

Steady throughput under load

Sustained workloads stay within the 0°C to 70°C operating window without thermal throttling. The MLC memory and Marvell controller maintain consistent sequential and random speeds during extended file transfers or background indexing. MTBF of 1,200,000 hours reflects endurance for daily consumer workloads rather than burst-only benchmarks.

Highlights

  • Faster boot and load times with up to 500MB/s sequential read
  • Responsive multitasking backed by 62,000 IOPS random read
  • Smooth write performance at up to 130MB/s sequential write
  • Reliable long-term storage rated at 1,200,000 hours MTBF
  • Standard 2.5 inch SATA fit for easy laptop or desktop upgrade

Specifications

Max Sequential ReadUp to 500MB/s
Max Sequential WriteUp to 130MB/s
4KB Random ReadUp to 62,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 35,000 IOPS
MTBF1,200,000 hours
ControllerMarvell
Form Factor2.5"
Capacity120GB
InterfaceSATA III
Memory ComponentsMLC
BrandCrucial
SeriesM500
ModelCT120M500SSD1
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
FeaturesDramatically faster than a hard drive, the Crucial M500 SSD isn't just a storage upgrade - it's a complete system transformation.
Designed to keep your system up to speed with today's multitasking demands that often require instant and simultaneous connections with friends, apps, websites, downloads, and playlists, the Crucial M500 delivers nearly instantaneous boot times, powerful data transfer speeds, increased multitasking capability, and rock-solid reliability - all at an affordable price.
Available in capacities up to terabyte-class, the Crucial M500 has passed hundreds of SSD q
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Height7.00mm
Width6
Weight0.95
Shipping weight0.12 kg
Package size130 × 130 × 18 mm

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Questions about this item

At what temperature does the M500 120GB hit its operating ceiling during long workloads?

The drive is rated for continuous operation up to 70°C, so sustained heavy writes will be throttled once the controller reaches that limit.

How much power does the CT120M500SSD1 draw and how warm does it get when running all day?

As a SATA 2.5-inch SSD with no moving parts, it typically draws only a few watts and stays near ambient temperature inside a ventilated case.

Which SATA cable and power connector must already be in the system for this 2.5-inch drive to work?

A standard SATA III data cable and a 15-pin SATA power lead from the PSU are required; the drive uses the common 7.00mm height so it fits any 2.5-inch bay.

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