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A thin silver rectangular 2.5 inch SSD with label and gold connectors

Intel

Intel 530 Series 120GB SATA III internal SSD

SKU CH-CGZX-PXM5E

A 120 GB internal solid-state drive with SATA interface, MLC memory, up to 540 MB/s read and 490 MB/s write speeds, and 256-bit AES encryption

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Capacity120GB
  • Memory ComponentsMLC
  • InterfaceSATA III
  • Max Sequential ReadUp to 540 MBps
  • Max Sequential WriteUp to 490 MBps
  • Fast boot and load times from 540 MBps sequential read
  • Responsive multitasking backed by 41000 IOPS random read
  • Data integrity protected by 256-bit AES encryption
  • Low power draw of 55 mW idle extends laptop battery
  • High reliability with 1200000 hour MTBF rating

Intel 530 Series 120GB SATA SSD

The Intel 530 Series is a 120GB internal solid state drive built with MLC memory for desktop and laptop upgrades. It connects through a standard SATA interface and delivers sequential reads up to 540 MBps and writes up to 490 MBps.

NCQ AES S.M.A.R.T. and Rapid Storage

Native Command Queuing reorders requests to reduce latency while end-to-end data protection and 256-bit AES encryption guard stored information. Intel Rapid Storage Technology and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring add drive health visibility and RAID support.

SATA III caps throughput at 6 Gbps

The SATA III link limits maximum transfer rates to 6 Gbps so the drive cannot exceed its rated 540 MBps read and 490 MBps write. Random performance reaches 41,000 read IOPS and 80,000 write IOPS within that ceiling.

Highlights

  • Fast boot and load times from 540 MBps sequential read
  • Responsive multitasking backed by 41000 IOPS random read
  • Data integrity protected by 256-bit AES encryption
  • Low power draw of 55 mW idle extends laptop battery
  • High reliability with 1200000 hour MTBF rating

Specifications

BrandIntel
Series530 Series
ModelSSDSCKHW120A4
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Capacity120GB
Memory ComponentsMLC
InterfaceSATA III
Max Sequential ReadUp to 540 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 490 MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 41,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 80,000 IOPS
MTBF1,200,000 hours
FeaturesNative Command Queuing (NCQ), End-to-end data protection (ANSI), Intel Rapid Storage Technology , S.M.A.R.T., 256-bit AES
Power Consumption (Idle)55 mW
Power Consumption (Active)140 mW
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Operating Humidity5% to 90% RH
Max Shock Resistance1000 g @ 0.5ms
Max Vibration ResistanceOperating: 2.17 g @ 5-700 Hz
Non-operating: 3.13 g @ 5-800 Hz
Height2.54mm
Width22.86mm
Depth78.74mm
Weight0.02 lb.

Questions about this item

How long is the MLC NAND rated to last before it wears out?

The drive carries an MTBF of 1,200,000 hours and uses MLC memory with 256-bit AES and end-to-end data protection to extend usable life.

Will the 490 MBps sequential write speed hold steady during large sustained transfers?

Sequential write peaks at 490 MBps, but sustained throughput will be limited by the SATA III interface ceiling and the controller thermal throttle point.

How much heat and power should I expect when the SSD runs all day in a laptop?

Active power draw is 140 mW, idle drops to 55 mW, and the operating range is 0°C to 70°C with no moving parts to generate noise.

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