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Green rectangular mSATA circuit board with gold edge connector and black controller chips, 3.7mm thick

Intel

Intel 525 Series mSATA 180GB internal SSD SSDMCEAC180B301

SKU CH-SPE9-BARTP MPN SSDMCEAC180B301

A compact mSATA solid-state drive delivering 180 GB of MLC storage with sequential speeds up to 550 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write, plus AES 128-bit encryption and a 1.2 million-hour MTBF rating

  • Total capacity180 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
  • Interface typeMini-SATA (mSATA)
  • Form factormSATA
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 180GB

  • Faster boot and load times with up to 550 MBps sequential read
  • Snappy multitasking from up to 60000 IOPS random write
  • Long-term data integrity backed by 1200000 hours MTBF
  • Low 250mW idle draw extends laptop battery life
  • Hardware AES 128-bit encryption protects files without software overhead

Intel 525 Series mSATA 180GB

The Intel 525 Series is an mSATA internal SSD with 180GB capacity built on MLC flash. It connects through a Mini-SATA interface and is intended for consumer laptops or compact desktops that support the form factor. Sequential reads reach up to 550 MBps and writes up to 520 MBps.

Thermals noise and power

Idle power draw is 250mW and active power draw is 300mW, so the drive adds minimal heat inside a thin chassis. With no moving parts it produces no audible noise during operation. The rated operating range spans 0°C to +70°C.

AES 128-bit encryption and data protection

Hardware AES 128-bit encryption secures stored data without host CPU overhead. End-to-end data protection and on-board compression help maintain integrity across the write path. MTBF is rated at 1,200,000 hours for long-term reliability.

How it compares

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

Price $163.99
Cheaper than about 54% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 180 GB
Lower than about 93% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 550 MB/s
Lower than about 70% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $911.06 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product line525 Series
Model nameSSDMCEAC180B301
Total capacity180 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 520 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 50,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 60,000 IOPS
Read latency80 µs
Write latency85 µs
Storage
NAND flash typeMLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeMini-SATA (mSATA)
Power
Idle power draw250mW
Active power draw300mW
Size & build
Form factormSATA
Overall height3.7 mm
Product weight10g
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size99 × 61 × 25 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-55 °C to 95 °C
Operating humidity range5% to 95% RH
Max shock tolerance1000G
Vibration toleranceOperating: 2.17 G (5-700 Hz)
Non-operating: 3.13 G (5-800 Hz)
More details
Mean time between failures1,200,000 h

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Questions about this item

How do I install this mSATA SSD and what step is often missed?

Insert the drive into the mSATA slot at an angle, press it down, and secure it with the mounting screw. The step often missed is enabling AHCI mode in the BIOS before installing the operating system.

What maintenance or replacement will this 180GB MLC drive need later?

No mechanical maintenance is required. The MLC NAND and 1,200,000-hour MTBF rating indicate a long lifespan. Replacement is only needed if the drive fails or capacity becomes insufficient.

What limit appears first under sustained write loads on this SATA III SSD?

The sequential write speed caps at 520 MBps. The controller will throttle performance to stay within the 0°C to 70°C operating temperature range before other limits are reached.

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