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Silver 2.5 inch solid state drive with OCZ Vertex 450 label

OCZ Storage Solutions

OCZ Storage Solutions VTX450-25SAT3-256G Vertex 450 256GB SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-7R9B-N8G4T MPN VTX450-25SAT3-256G

A 2.5 inch 256GB SATA internal SSD delivering 540 MB/s read and 525 MB/s write speeds with up to 85000 random read and 90000 random write IOPS

  • Total capacity256 GB
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • NAND flash typeMLC
  • Controller chipIndilinx

Capacity 256GB

  • 256 GB capacity stores large media libraries and applications
  • 540 MB/s sequential read speed accelerates boot and load times
  • 525 MB/s sequential write speed shortens file-save waits
  • 85,000 IOPS random read improves multitasking responsiveness
  • 90,000 IOPS random write speeds up database and compile tasks

OCZ Vertex 450 256GB SATA SSD

The OCZ Vertex 450 is a 2.5 inch internal solid state drive with a 256GB capacity and a SATA III interface. It uses MLC NAND flash and an Indilinx Barefoot 3 M10 controller to deliver sustained sequential reads of 540 MB/s and writes of 525 MB/s.

Suits SATA upgrades for faster responsiveness

This drive suits users upgrading a laptop or desktop that supports SATA storage and want a noticeable speed improvement over a mechanical hard drive. Random read performance reaches 85,000 IOPS and random write reaches 90,000 IOPS for snappy multitasking. Active power draw is 2.65W and idle draw is 0.60W, helping battery life in portable systems.

MLC endurance with 1.7 million hour MTBF

The MLC memory components provide a mean time between failures of 1,700,000 hours and a shock resistance of 1500G. Operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 55°C, while storage temperature spans -45°C to 85°C. These figures indicate the drive is built for long-term reliability in daily workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $178.99
Typical for this category: the median of 1,994 items is $180.49.
Total capacity 256 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Price per TB $699.18 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameOCZ
Product lineVertex 450 Series
Model nameVTX450-25SAT3-256G
Total capacity256 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Performance
Sustained sequential read rate540 MB/s
Sustained sequential write rate525 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 85,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 90,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash typeMLC
Controller chipIndilinx
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power draw0.6 W
Active power draw2.65 W
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Overall width69.75 mm
Product depth99.7 mm
Product weight0.25 lb (0.11 kg)
Shipping weight0.16 kg
Package size155 × 130 × 19 mm
In the box
Included itemsOCZ Vertex 450 Series 2.5 in SATA III SSD
Acronis True Image HD cloning software registration key
3.5 in desktop adaptor
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 55 °C
Storage temperature range-45 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G/0.5 ms
More details
Mean time between failures1,700,000 h

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the Vertex 450 256GB is delivering its rated 540 MB/s read and 525 MB/s write after installation?

Run a sequential benchmark such as CrystalDiskMark or ATTO; sustained reads should reach 540 MB/s and writes 525 MB/s on a SATA III port with AHCI enabled.

What ships with the VTX450-25SAT3-256G and what must I supply myself?

The box contains the 2.5" 256GB MLC drive only; you must provide a SATA data cable, a SATA power connector and a 2.5" drive bay or adapter.

Which Vertex 450 capacity should I choose for a primary OS and application drive?

The 256GB model gives 540 MB/s read, 525 MB/s write, 85,000 random read IOPS and 90,000 random write IOPS — enough space and speed for OS plus core apps.

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