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Seagate

Seagate BarraCuda 510 ZP500CM3A001 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe internal SSD

SKU CH-1YH7-46TYK MPN ZP500CM3A001

An M.2 2280 internal SSD delivering up to 3400 MB/s sequential read and 2400 MB/s write via PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 with 3D TLC NAND

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 3,400 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 2,400 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe G3 x4, NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 500GB

  • PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 delivers up to 3400 MB/s sequential reads
  • 500 GB 3D TLC capacity stores games, apps and large files
  • 8 million hours MTBF plus 320 TBW rated endurance
  • Single-sided M.2 2280 fits ultra-thin laptops and compact desktops
  • Idle power draw of 16 mW extends battery life on mobile systems

BarraCuda 510 500GB PCIe NVMe SSD

The BarraCuda 510 is a 500GB M.2 2280 internal SSD using 3D TLC NAND and a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface. It delivers sequential reads up to 3400 MBps and writes up to 2400 MBps. Random read performance reaches 410000 IOPS with random writes at 540000 IOPS.

Ideal for laptop and desktop upgrades needing NVMe

This drive suits users upgrading ultra-thin laptops, mini PCs or desktops that accept a single-sided M.2 2280 module. It is not suited for systems limited to SATA interfaces or those requiring higher endurance than 320 terabytes written.

Handles OS, apps and games.

The 500GB capacity comfortably holds an operating system, applications and a game library with room for daily file transfers. Sustained heavy write workloads will exhaust the 320 TBW endurance rating sooner than larger-capacity models.

How it compares

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

Price $60.99
Cheaper than about 86% 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 3,400 MB/s
Higher than about 59% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $121.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 72% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineBarraCuda 510
Model nameZP500CM3A001
Total capacity500 GB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 3,400 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 2,400 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 410,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 540,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D TLC
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe G3 x4, NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power draw16 mW
Active power draw4.6 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.23 mm
Overall width22.15 mm
Product depth80.15 mm
Product weight8.7g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size155 × 109 × 28 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G
More details
Mean time between failures1,800,000 h

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Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need an M.2 2280 slot that supports PCIe G3 x4 and NVMe 1.3 for this ZP500CM3A001 to work?

Yes, the drive requires an M.2 2280 key-M slot wired for PCIe Gen3 x4 with NVMe 1.3 support; SATA-only M.2 slots will not work.

Can I keep my existing 2.5-inch SATA SSD installed while adding this BarraCuda 510 500GB drive?

Yes, the M.2 NVMe drive and a 2.5-inch SATA SSD use separate interfaces and can run together if the board has both connectors and enough PCIe lanes.

How can I verify the drive is delivering up to 3400 MB/s reads and 2400 MB/s writes after installation?

Run a sequential benchmark such as CrystalDiskMark or AS SSD and compare the results to the rated 3400 MB/s read and 2400 MB/s write figures; SeaTools SSD can also confirm health and SMART attributes.

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