Crucial MX500 500GB SATA III 2.5-inch SSD

The Crucial MX500 500GB (CT500MX500SSD1) is a 2.5-inch SATA III solid-state drive built on Micron's 64-layer 3D TLC NAND flash technology, paired with a Silicon Motion SM2258 controller. The drive delivers sequential read speeds of up to 560 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 510 MB/s, with random read performance reaching up to 95,000 IOPS and random write performance up to 90,000 IOPS. Hardware-based AES 256-bit full-disk encryption, support for TCG Opal 2.0, and compatibility with IEEE 1667 (eDrive) make it suitable for security-conscious enterprise deployments.

The MX500 incorporates Micron's Dynamic Write Acceleration technology, which uses a portion of the NAND as a pseudo-SLC write buffer to sustain elevated write throughput during burst workloads. Data integrity is reinforced through integrated power-loss immunity circuitry that protects in-flight data during unexpected power interruptions — a critical capability for environments where data consistency cannot be compromised. The drive carries a rated endurance of 180 TBW (terabytes written) and an MTTF rating of 1.8 million hours, positioning it as a dependable option for read-intensive and mixed-workload enterprise scenarios.

With its standard 2.5-inch, 7mm form factor and SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, the CT500MX500SSD1 integrates seamlessly into existing server chassis, storage arrays, and desktop workstations without requiring infrastructure changes. It is available through Omnixon Global for enterprise IT buyers across the UAE, GCC, EMEA, and APAC regions, supporting modernization initiatives where legacy spinning-disk infrastructure is being transitioned to flash-based storage at scale.

Ideal for

• Read-intensive database server acceleration where consistent low-latency read IOPS are required and SATA infrastructure is already standardized
• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) deployments where boot-storm resilience and sustained random read performance improve end-user experience at scale
• Edge computing nodes and compact server appliances requiring reliable, low-power 2.5-inch SATA storage in thermally constrained environments
• Secure government and regulated-industry workstations leveraging AES 256-bit encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 compliance for data-at-rest protection mandates
• Legacy server refresh programs replacing mechanical hard drives with flash storage to improve application response times without recabling or controller changes
• Cold and warm data tier storage within tiered storage architectures, offloading less frequently accessed but latency-sensitive data from higher-cost NVMe tiers

Technical specifications

Available from Omnixon Global. Submit an RFQ and our team will confirm configuration and availability for your order.