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A silver 2.5 inch internal SSD with a metal casing

Crucial

Crucial MTFDDAK480TGA-1BC15ABYYR 480 GB 5400 PRO 2.5" SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-8C66-K2VYK MPN MTFDDAK480TGA-1BC15ABYYR

Internal 2.5 inch SATA solid-state drive with 480 GB capacity and 256-bit AES hardware encryption

  • Product typeExternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Hardware encryption protects data with 256-bit AES
  • 480 GB capacity stores large workloads
  • 3D TLC NAND balances endurance and cost
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard bays
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface enables broad compatibility

Capacity and interface

This is a 480 GB internal solid-state drive with a 2.5 inch form factor and a SATA 6Gb/s interface. It is built for desktops or laptops that accept a standard 2.5 inch SATA drive and need a straightforward capacity increase.

Hardware encryption

The drive includes 256-bit AES hardware encryption that protects stored data without relying on host software. This feature satisfies basic compliance requirements for data at rest and operates transparently during normal use.

NAND technology

3D triple-level cell NAND provides the storage density behind the 480 GB capacity. Buyers who need higher endurance or sustained write performance for heavy workloads should consider drives specified for those demands.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $394.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).

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Specifications

Product
Product typeExternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Size & build
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size25 × 25 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 3D TLC NAND in this 480 GB drive need replacement during its service life?

The 3D TLC NAND is rated for the full 480 GB capacity under normal workloads; no user-replaceable parts are inside the sealed 2.5" case.

What limit appears first when the 5400 PRO runs sustained writes over SATA 6Gb/s?

The SATA 6Gb/s interface caps sequential throughput, so the bus saturates before the 3D TLC NAND reaches its write-endurance ceiling.

How much heat and power does the 256-bit AES encryption add during all-day operation?

Hardware AES runs inline with the controller, adding negligible heat and keeping power draw within the standard 2.5" SATA envelope.

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