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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD with label showing Intel 530 Series 240GB

Intel

Intel 530 Series SSDSC2BW240A401 2.5" 240GB SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-NJTD-1DSWA MPN SSDSC2BW240A401

A 2.5-inch SATA internal SSD with 240GB of MLC storage delivering up to 540MBps read and 490MBps write speeds

  • Total capacity240 GB
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Intended useConsumer
  • NAND flash typeMLC

Model 240GB

  • Fast boot and load times with sequential read up to 540MBps
  • Responsive multitasking backed by 4KB random read up to 41000 IOPS
  • Quick file saves from sequential write up to 490MBps
  • Low latency operation at 80 us read and 85 us write
  • Reliable storage rated at 1200000 hours MTBF

Intel 530 Series 240GB SATA SSD

The Intel 530 Series SSDSC2BW240A401 is a 2.5 inch internal solid state drive with 240GB capacity. It uses MLC flash memory and a SATA III interface for consumer desktop or laptop upgrades. Sequential reads reach up to 540MBps and writes up to 490MBps. Random 4KB performance hits 41,000 read IOPS and 49,000 write IOPS.

Thermals noise and power draw

Idle power consumption is 125 mW and active power is 195 mW, so the drive adds minimal heat to a system. It operates reliably from 0°C to 70°C without a fan. With no moving parts it produces no acoustic noise during normal use. MTBF is rated at 1,200,000 hours.

Build quality connectors and mounting

The 7.00mm high 2.5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays and caddies using common SATA data and power connectors. MLC memory and a 1,500 G shock rating at 0.5 msec help protect data in mobile devices. Weighing up to 78g it adds little mass to a laptop chassis.

How it compares

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

Price $148.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 240 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Price per TB $620.79 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 line530 Series
Model nameSSDSC2BW240A401
Total capacity240 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sustained sequential read rateUp to 540 MB/s
Sustained sequential write rateUp to 490 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 41,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 49,000 IOPS
Read latency80 us
Write latency85 us
Storage
NAND flash typeMLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power draw125 mW
Active power draw195 mW
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Product weightUp to 78g
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size150 × 109 × 20 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1,500 G at 0.5 msec
More details
Mean time between failures1,200,000 h

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" SATA III SSDSC2BW240A401, and what step is often missed?

Mount the 2.5 inch drive in a 2.5 inch bay or bracket, connect the SATA data cable to a SATA III port and the SATA power cable, then enable AHCI mode in BIOS before installing the operating system; skipping the AHCI switch leaves the drive running in legacy IDE mode.

What maintenance or replacement will the MLC NAND in this 240GB model need later?

The MLC memory is rated for a 1,200,000 hour MTBF; no user-serviceable parts exist, so replacement is only required if the drive exceeds its write endurance or fails after the MTBF period.

What limit appears first during sustained writes on this 530 Series drive?

The sustained sequential write ceiling of 490MBps is reached before thermal throttling engages, because the active power draw stays at 195 mW within the 0°C to 70°C operating range.

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