Crucial M550

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A breakthrough in innovation, the Crucial M550 solid-state drive is more than 20 times faster than the traditional mechanical hard drive and consumes significantly less power. It enables your computer to boot up instantly, load files and applications quickly, accelerate taxing programs, and manage power efficiently. Backed with advanced features, such as Native Write Acceleration, RAIN (Redundant Array of Independent NAND) technology, Adaptive Thermal Protection, hardware-based encryption, and Crucial exclusive data integrity alogrithm, the Crucial M550 delivers a complete performance gain. The Crucial M550 is available in several different form factors.

While it's easy to say something like "20 times faster" or "loads instantly," nothing beats actual numbers. The Crucial M550 provides a true 550MB/s sequential read speed across all file types. What does that mean? It means Crucial treats all files the same, regardless of whether they're compressed or not.

Higher performance doesn't necessarily mean it requires more power. In fact, the Crucial M550 actually uses less power and runs your system longer too. Based on published specs, a common laptop hard drive uses approximately 2.5 watts of power on an average workload. The Crucial M550 runs at a fraction of that, clocking in at 0.15 watt. This means the Crucial M550 not only runs faster, but is more energy efficient than a traditional mechanical hard drive.

Your hard drive is where you usually save all your sensitive and personal information, so it's important you keep it safe and secure. The Crucial M550 incorporates high-level hardware encryption into the controller so it can operate at full speed without the performance loss associated with software-based encryption. Currently, the Crucial M550 is one of the few drives on the market that meets the rigorous requirements of TCG Opal 2.0, IEEE-1667, and Microsft eDrive.

Available in the traditional 2.5" (7mm) form factor, the Crucial M550 comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage capacities. As mentioned before, all versions of the Crucial M550 provide a 550MB/s sequential read speed. The 128GB version has a 350MB/s sequential write speed. The 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB can push the sequential write speed to 500MB/s.

If you require a smaller form factor, the Crucial M550 is available in a mSATA form factor. With storage capacities of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, the Crucial M550 mSATA SSD also provides a true 550 MB/s sequential read speed. The 128GB version has a 350 MB/s sequential write speed while the 256GB and 512GB versions have a 500 MB/s sequential write speed.

If you're really looking for the next generation solid-state drive, the Crucial M550 also utilizes the M.2 Type 2280 form factor. Built around a smaller connector, the Crucial M550 provides 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage capacities in a much smaller form factor. Like its big brothers, the Crucial M550 also provides a true 550MB/s sequential read speed. Like its mSATA counterpart, the 128GB version provides a 350 MB/s sequential write speed while the 256GB and 512GB versions can push it to a 500MB/s sequential write speed.

If you're looking for a fast, high-performance solid-state drive that is also energy efficient, the Crucial M550 may be right for you. Crucial also provides the M550 in different form factors to fit the device for which you need it.

Crucial M550 2.5" Internal SDD
Capacity 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB
Sequential Read 550 MB/s 550 MB/s 550 MB/s 550 MB/s
Sequential Write 350 MB/s 500 MB/s 500 MB/s 500 MB/s
4KB Random Read 90,000 IOPS 90,000 IOPS 95,000 IOPS 95,000 IOPS
4KB Random Write 75,000 IOPS 80,000 IOPS 85,000 IOPS 85,000 IOPS
Type 2.5" 2.5" 2.5" 2.5"
Height 7 mm (9.5 mm with adapter) 7 mm (9.5 mm with adapter) 7 mm (9.5 mm with adapter) 7 mm (9.5 mm with adapter)
Memory Type Micron 20nm MLC NAND Micron 20nm MLC NAND Micron 20nm MLC NAND Micron 20nm MLC NAND
Controller Marvell 88SS9178 with Micron Custom Firmware Marvell 88SS9178 with Micron Custom Firmware Marvell 88SS9178 with Micron Custom Firmware Marvell 88SS9178 with Micron Custom Firmware
Interface SATA 6 Gbps (SATA III) SATA 6 Gbps (SATA III) SATA 6 Gbps (SATA III) SATA 6 Gbps (SATA III)
MTTF 1.5 million hours 1.5 million hours 1.5 million hours 1.5 million hours
Endurance 72TB Total Bytes Written (TBW), equal to 40GB per day for 5 years 72TB Total Bytes Written (TBW), equal to 40GB per day for 5 years 72TB Total Bytes Written (TBW), equal to 40GB per day for 5 years 72TB Total Bytes Written (TBW), equal to 40GB per day for 5 years
Operating 0°C to 70°C 0°C to 70°C 0°C to 70°C 0°C to 70°C
Hardware Encryption AES-256 encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, IEEE-1667, Microsoft eDrive AES-256 encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, IEEE-1667, Microsoft eDrive AES-256 encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, IEEE-1667, Microsoft eDrive AES-256 encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, IEEE-1667, Microsoft eDrive
Compliance CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, Kcc, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL, SATA-IO CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, Kcc, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL, SATA-IO CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, Kcc, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL, SATA-IO CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, Kcc, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL, SATA-IO
Crucial M550 mSATA Internal SSD
Capacity 128GB 256GB 512GB
Sequential Read 550 MB/s 550 MB/s 550 MB/s
Sequential Write 350 MB/s 500 MB/s 500 MB/s
4KB Random Read 90,000 IOPS 90,000 IOPS 95,000 IOPS
4KB Random Write 75,000 IOPS 80,000 IOPS 85,000 IOPS
Type mSATA mSATA mSATA
Height 3.75 mm 3.75 mm 3.75 mm
Memory Type Micron 20nm MLC NAND Micron 20nm MLC NAND Micron 20nm MLC NAND
Controller Marvell 88SS9178 with Micron Custom Firmware Marvell 88SS9178 with Micron Custom Firmware Marvell 88SS9178 with Micron Custom Firmware
Interface SATA 6 Gbps (SATA III) SATA 6 Gbps (SATA III) SATA 6 Gbps (SATA III)
MTTF 1.5 million hours 1.5 million hours 1.5 million hours
Endurance 72TB Total Bytes Written (TBW), equal to 40GB per day for 5 years 72TB Total Bytes Written (TBW), equal to 40GB per day for 5 years 72TB Total Bytes Written (TBW), equal to 40GB per day for 5 years
Operating 0°C to 70°C 0°C to 70°C 0°C to 70°C
Hardware Encryption AES-256 encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, IEEE-1667, Microsoft eDrive AES-256 encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, IEEE-1667, Microsoft eDrive AES-256 encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, IEEE-1667, Microsoft eDrive
Compliance CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, Kcc, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL, SATA-IO CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, Kcc, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL, SATA-IO CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, Kcc, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL, SATA-IO
Crucial M550 M.2 Type 2280 Internal SSD
Capacity 128GB 256GB 512GB
Sequential Read 550 MB/s 550 MB/s 550 MB/s
Sequential Write 350 MB/s 500 MB/s 500 MB/s
4KB Random Read 90,000 IOPS 90,000 IOPS 95,000 IOPS
4KB Random Write 75,000 IOPS 80,000 IOPS 85,000 IOPS
Type M.2 M.2 M.2
Height 3.5 mm 3.5 mm 3.5 mm
Memory Type Micron 20nm MLC NAND Micron 20nm MLC NAND Micron 20nm MLC NAND
Controller Marvell 88SS9178 with Micron Custom Firmware Marvell 88SS9178 with Micron Custom Firmware Marvell 88SS9178 with Micron Custom Firmware
Interface SATA 6 Gbps (SATA III) SATA 6 Gbps (SATA III) SATA 6 Gbps (SATA III)
MTTF 1.5 million hours 1.5 million hours 1.5 million hours
Endurance 72TB Total Bytes Written (TBW), equal to 40GB per day for 5 years 72TB Total Bytes Written (TBW), equal to 40GB per day for 5 years 72TB Total Bytes Written (TBW), equal to 40GB per day for 5 years
Operating 0°C to 70°C 0°C to 70°C 0°C to 70°C
Hardware Encryption AES-256 encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, IEEE-1667, Microsoft eDrive AES-256 encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, IEEE-1667, Microsoft eDrive AES-256 encryption, TCG Opal 2.0, IEEE-1667, Microsoft eDrive
Compliance CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, Kcc, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL, SATA-IO CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, Kcc, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL, SATA-IO CE, FCC, BSMI, C-Tick, VCCI, Kcc, RoHS, China RoHS, WEEE, TUV, UL, SATA-IO

 

 

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