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Black 2.5 inch SATA SSD with silver label, 7mm thick

Gigastone Corporation

Gigastone Corporation 500GB SATA 2.5" internal SSD

SKU CH-8NJX-6APA5

500 GB SATA internal SSD with 520 MB/s read and 480 MB/s write, 256 TBW and 1500000-hour MTBF

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 520 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 480 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 500GB

  • Read speeds up to 520 MB/s cut boot and load times
  • 3D NAND with SLC cache delivers sustained performance and endurance
  • 5″ 7 mm form factor fits laptops, desktops and ultra-slim notebooks
  • Shock and vibration resistance with silent operation protect data on the move
  • 256 TB written and 1,500,000-hour MTBF back long-term reliability

500GB SATA 2.5" Internal SSD

The Gigastone 500GB SATA III 2.5" SSD uses 3D NAND with SLC cache to deliver sequential read speeds up to 520 MB/s and write speeds up to 480 MB/s. It is designed as a direct replacement for traditional hard drives in desktops, laptops and ultra-slim notebooks. The 7mm form factor fits standard 2.5" drive bays.

Check SATA III Port and 7mm Bay

Verify that your system has a free SATA III 6Gb/s port and a 2.5" drive bay that accepts a 7mm (0.28 inch) height drive. The drive draws a maximum of 4.0W active and 30 mW idle, so ensure your power supply can provide a SATA power connector. No additional heatsink is required or included.

Sustained Performance and Endurance

Under sustained workloads the drive maintains random 4KB read performance of 95000 IOPS and write performance of 90000 IOPS. It is rated for 256 TBW and an MTBF of 1,500,000 hours, indicating consistent operation over long periods. Shock and vibration resistance further support reliability during continuous use.

How it compares

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

Price $91.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 520 MB/s
Lower than about 90% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $183.98 per TB
Pricier than about 56% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGigastone
Product lineSolid State Drive
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 520 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 480 MB/s
Sustained random 4KB read95000
Sustained random 4KB write90000
Random read (4K)95000
Random write (4K)90000
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Write endurance256 TB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power drawMax. 30 mW
Active power drawAverage: 2.5 W
Maximum: 4.0 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height10.16 mm
Overall width69.85 mm
Product depth100 mm
Product weight35.45g
Environment & compliance
Max shock tolerance1500G
More details
Mean time between failures1,500,000 h

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Questions about this item

Does the 2.5 inch 7mm drive come with a mounting bracket or SATA cable?

The drive is a bare 2.5 inch 7mm SATA SSD; mounting brackets and SATA data or power cables are not included and must be sourced separately.

Should I pick the 500GB model or a different capacity for a typical OS plus apps install?

At 500GB with 256TBW endurance and 3D NAND, this capacity suits a primary boot drive holding the operating system and everyday applications.

Will I actually see the 520 MB/s read speed once the SSD is installed in my laptop?

The 520 MB/s figure is the SATA III interface ceiling; real-world throughput depends on the host controller, cable quality and workload, but sequential reads approach that limit on modern SATA ports.

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