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Black 2.5 inch SATA SSD with 7mm height

Team Group

Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z 2.5" 1TB SATA III internal SSD T253TZ001T0C101

SKU CH-WW73-AAWJE MPN T253TZ001T0C101

A 2.5" 1TB SATA III SSD with 3D NAND delivering up to 550 MBps read and 500 MBps write for faster game loads

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 500 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 1TB

  • 1TB capacity stores large game libraries
  • Up to 550 MBps read speeds cut load times
  • 3D NAND with SLC caching delivers consistent throughput
  • 1500G shock and 20G vibration resistance protect data
  • 200TBW endurance and 1,000,000-hour MTBF ensure long life

1TB SATA III gaming SSD

The Team Group T-FORCE VULCAN Z is a 2.5 inch internal solid state drive with a 1TB capacity and a SATA III interface. It uses 3D NAND flash and operates without a DRAM cache, relying on host memory buffer technology. The drive is aimed at entry-level gaming upgrades and general consumer workloads.

Simple 2.5 inch installation

The drive fits standard 2.5 inch bays at a height of 7.00mm and connects through a SATA 6Gb/s port with a DC +5V supply. No extra drivers are required for Windows, and the S.M.A.R.T. and TRIM features activate automatically. The main issue is forgetting to enable AHCI mode in the BIOS, which can limit the drive to legacy IDE speeds.

Check SATA port and bay clearance

Verify that your motherboard has a free SATA III port and that the case can accommodate a 7.00mm high 2.5 inch drive with a width of 69.90mm. Confirm the power supply provides a SATA power connector delivering 5V. Ensure the operating environment stays within 0°C to 70°C for reliable operation.

How it compares

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

Price $101.99
Cheaper than about 72% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 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 $101.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 84% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTeam Group
Product lineT-FORCE VULCAN Z
Model nameT253TZ001T0C101
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 550 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 500 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Cache memoryNo DRAM (HMB)
Write endurance200 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolSATA
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Overall width69.9 mm
Product depth100 mm
Product weight45g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size174 × 93 × 11 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G/0.5 ms
Vibration tolerance20G (non-operating)
More details
Mean time between failures1,000,000 h

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Questions about this item

How do I verify the drive is working as intended after setup?

Check S.M.A.R.T. data in Windows or a tool like CrystalDiskInfo; the drive should report healthy status, TRIM enabled, and sequential reads near 550 MBps and writes near 500 MBps.

What is included in the box and what must be purchased separately?

The box contains the 2.5 inch 1TB SATA III SSD only; a SATA data cable, a SATA power cable or adapter, and a 2.5 inch to 3.5 inch mounting bracket if your bay needs one are not included.

Which capacity version should I choose for my needs?

Available capacities are 240GB, 256GB, 480GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB; the 1TB model offers 200 TBW endurance and up to 550/500 MBps speeds, while higher capacities provide more space with proportionally higher TBW.

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