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product_id: 77303012
title: "Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 480GB, 2.5\", Up to 540MB/s, Laptop and Desktop (PC) Compatible, 3D NAND, Dynamic Write Acceleration, Internal Solid State Drive - CT480BX500SSD1"
brand: "crucial"
price: "1211.53 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
category: "Crucial"
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/77303012-crucial-bx500-sata-ssd-480gb-2-5-up-to-540mb
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# Up to 540MB/s read speed 480GB high-capacity storage 256-bit AES hardware encryption Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 480GB, 2.5", Up to 540MB/s, Laptop and Desktop (PC) Compatible, 3D NAND, Dynamic Write Acceleration, Internal Solid State Drive - CT480BX500SSD1

**Brand:** crucial
**Price:** 1211.53 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your workflow with speed and security that keeps you ahead!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 480GB, 2.5", Up to 540MB/s, Laptop and Desktop (PC) Compatible, 3D NAND, Dynamic Write Acceleration, Internal Solid State Drive - CT480BX500SSD1 by crucial
- **How much does it cost?** 1211.53 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/77303012-crucial-bx500-sata-ssd-480gb-2-5-up-to-540mb)

## Best For

- crucial enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted crucial brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid Reliability:** Backed by thousands of validation hours and a 3-year limited warranty.
- • **Blazing Fast Boot Times:** Start your system in seconds with dynamic write acceleration technology.
- • **Data Security You Can Trust:** Protect sensitive info with industry-standard 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
- • **Seamless Upgrade Experience:** Includes free Acronis True Image HD software for effortless data migration.
- • **Massive Storage, Minimal Wait:** Store up to 480GB of your essential files with rapid SATA 6Gb/s interface.

## Overview

The Crucial BX500 480GB SATA SSD delivers up to 540MB/s read speeds using advanced 3D NAND and dynamic write acceleration technology. Designed for laptops and desktops, it offers reliable, high-capacity storage with hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption and includes free cloning software for easy installation. Trusted by millions, it’s backed by a 3-year warranty to ensure your data stays safe and accessible at lightning speed.

## Description

From the manufacturer Crucial BX500 SSD Store up to 4TB of data² • Save massive amounts of photos, music, and videos • Experience fast access to your media, creations, and designs Enjoy the efficiency of Micron 3D NAND • Cutting-edge components engineered for efficiency • Uses a minimal amount of power to deliver a high price-to-performance ratio Install with confidence • Easy step-by-step Crucial SSD install guide • Install your SSD quickly with everything transferred over, hassle free Upgrade with a drive you can count on • Thoroughly tried, tested, and proven • Secure your most important files with established dependability 1. Typical I/O performance numbers as measured using IOMeter with a queue depth of 32 and write cache enabled. Fresh out-of-the-box (FOB) state is assumed. For performance measurement purposes, the SSD may be restored to FOB state using the secure erase command. System variations will affect measured results. 2. Some of the storage capacity is used for formatting and other purposes and is not available for data storage. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes. Not all capacities available at initial launch. 3. Active average power use comparison based on published specs of the 480GB Crucial BX500 SSD and the 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EZEX internal hard drive. All other capacities of the Crucial BX500 SSD have comparable active average power consumption specs. 4. “/JP” is attached at the end of the parts number of official Japanese distributed products shipped after April 2017.

## Features

- Start your system in seconds: Load files almost instantly, and accelerate the most demanding applications with the Crucial BX500; our dynamic write acceleration technology uses an adaptable pool of high-speed single-level cell flash memory to generate blistering speeds
- Store up to 4TB of data: Save massive amounts of photos, music, and videos comfortably and securely. With fast access to your media, creations, and designs, you’re ready to share at the speed of your life
- Upgrade with reliability: Our heritage of award-winning SSDs are backed by thousands of validation hours, dozens of qualification tests, and a 3-year limited warranty
- Install with confidence: Includes free Acronis True Image HD software for easy data migration. Compatible with the Crucial Storage Executive tool for easy drive maintenance
- Hardware-based encryption: Protect personal files and confidential data from hackers and thieves with 256-bit AES encryption that meets all industry standards, including Microsoft eDrive, IEEE-1667 and TCG Opal 2.0

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07G3KGYZQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 726 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 4 in Internal Solid State Drives |
| Box Contents | Crucial BX500, Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software and installation instructions, up to 80% savings on Acronis Cyber Protect Home |
| Brand | Crucial |
| Brand Name | Crucial |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 480 GB |
| Color | 480GB |
| Compatible Devices | This drive is compatible with desktops and laptops that accept 2.5" 7mm SATA drives |
| Connectivity technology | SATA |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 155,565 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Megabytes Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 480 GB |
| Digital storage capacity | 480 GB |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic or metal |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00649528787330 |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive (2.5-inch) |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | Solid State |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 540 |
| Hard disk form factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard disk interface | Solid State |
| Hard-Drive Size | 480 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Type Name | Crucial BX500 CT480BX500SSD1 480GB Internal SSD (3D NAND, SATA, 2.5-inch) |
| Item Weight | 34.8 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Crucial |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CT480BX500SSD1 |
| Media Speed | 500 |
| Model Name | Crucial BX500 Solid State Drives |
| Model Number | CT480BX500SSD1 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Features | Portable |
| Product Warranty | Three year limited warranty |
| Read Speed | 540 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Gaming, Personal |
| UPC | 649528787330 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Crucial
- **Colour:** 480GB
- **Compatible devices:** This drive is compatible with desktops and laptops that accept 2.5" 7mm SATA drives
- **Connectivity technology:** SATA
- **Digital storage capacity:** 480 GB
- **Hard disk description:** Solid State Drive (2.5-inch)
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** Solid State
- **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special feature:** Portable

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: can i fit it myself**
A: If you want this to replace an older 3.5 or 2.5 inch magnetic drive (HDD ) or an existing smaller capacity SSD you may need a SATA to USB cable and download a copy of macrium reflect free software which has a 'cloning' feature.  You plug this drive into a USB port and use the software to copy all the info and operating system from existing drive to this new drive.   You can then just take out the old drive, fit the new drive and plug into the SATA ( the flat multi-pin one ) plug you pulled off old drive  - if you are replacing a 3.5 inch drive there will also be a 4 pin 12 volt supply plug that was plugged into the old drive, you do not need this for the new drive because the 12 volts was for the motor in the larger drive.   A 2.5 inch magnetic drive and this new SSD just use the 5 volts that comes in via the SATA multi-pin connector.

**Q: Does this hard drive come with a hard drive bracket?**
A: Hi, No it doesn’t. It would normally be used to replace an existing Hard Drive & so fits into an existing shoe or bracket. No screws either.
I hope that helps.

**Q: Is this compatible with Hp G61 laptop?**
A: Thank you for showing interest in Crucial. Yes, CT1000BX500SSD1 is compatible with HP G61 Laptop.

**Q: Does this work with a raspberry pi 4? What cable did you use to connect them? Aiming to use raspi as a server.**
A: If your Raspberry Pi has a USB connection then I think this will work with it. You'll need a SATA to USB cable. I put the one I had into my laptop and used a SATA to USB to clone the data from my old drive to the new one. It works perfectly. I had the 2 Tb one but as you'll be connecting a serial connection, I would suggest a smaller capacity one.

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