The Crucial 256GB m4 SSD 2.5" Solid State Internal Drive with Data Transfer Kit combines a m4 solid state internal drive with a kit that facilitates a quick and simple data transfer from one drive to another. The Solid State Drive has a SATA interface and is capable of transfer speeds up to 6Gbps. It's designed with high-speed synchronous MLC NAND, advanced controller technology and optimized NAND management. Unlike traditional hard drives, the RealSSD features no moving parts, which provides quieter and cooler operation - as well as better durability.
The Data Transfer Kit makes it simple to copy everything from your old hard drive, including operating system, data, email settings and applications, to your m4 SSD. The kit comes with EZ Gig III Cloning and Imaging software if you use Windows and Shirt Pocket SuperDuper! software if you're working with a Mac. For convenience, Crucial adds a USB to SATA cable as well.
The standard SATA interface will dramatically improve your computer's data transfer speeds for bandwidth-demanding applications like audio and video. It will also improve everyday operations like viewing and editing photos and other media, gaming, communications, productivity and security. The m4 SSD provides blazingly fast, reliable data storage and retrieval, while the kit helps you upgrade your notebook drive in just three simple steps.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 256GB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gbps |
| Sustained Transfer Rate |
Up to 6Gbps Backwards compatible with SATA 3Gbps |
| Maximum Data Rate |
Sequential Read: Up to 415MB/sec (SATA 6Gbps) Sequential Write: up to 260 MB/sec (SATA 6Gbps) Random 4k Read: 40,000 IOPS Random 4k Write: 50,000 IOPS |
| Access Time | On Average: <.1 ms |
| Reliability |
Data Reliability: Built-in EDC/ECC PCMark Vantage Score: 65K HDD test score |
| Monitoring | Self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology (SMART) command set |
| Controller | Integrated 8-channel single chip |
| MTBF | 1.2 Million Hours |
| Certification | FCC, CE, RoHS, UL |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Software | Windows Operating Systems: EZ Gig III Cloning and Imaging software Mac Operating Systems: Shirt Pocket SuperDuper! software |
| Power Supply | 5V |
| Power Consumption |
Active Average Power: 160 mW Idle Average Power: <85 mW |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 32 to 158°F / 0 to 70°C Non-Operating Temperature: -67 to 203°F / -55 to 95°C Shock Resistant: 1500G / 1.0ms Vibration Resistant: 2-500Hz at 3.1G |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 3.95 x 2.75 x 0.37" / 10.05 x 6.99 x 0.95 cm |
| Weight | 2.64 oz / 75 g |