Mushkin Reactor 500GB 2.5" SATA III Internal Solid State Drive - MKNSSDRE500GB

The Mushkin Reactor 500GB SSD (MKNSSDRE500GB) delivers fast, dependable solid-state storage to revitalize legacy laptops, desktop towers, and home workstations. Powered by the reliable Silicon Motion SM2246EN 4-channel controller paired with high-quality MLC NAND flash, the Reactor maximizes the SATA III 6Gb/s interface bandwidth. It offers rapid OS boot times, fast application launches, and responsive file transfers, serving as an energy-efficient, shock-resistant replacement for mechanical hard drives.

Product Features:

SATA III Interface Speeds: Achieves sequential read speeds up to 560 MB/s and write speeds up to 460 MB/s, saturating the SATA 6Gb/s interface for snappy desktop responsiveness.
Silicon Motion SM2246EN Controller: Features an energy-efficient multi-core controller optimized for high read throughput, steady sustained transfers, and low operating temperatures.
Premium Multi-Level Cell (MLC) Flash: Equipped with durable MLC NAND flash to deliver superior endurance, sustained write performance, and extended drive lifespan compared to entry-level TLC options.
Ultra-Slim 7mm Form Factor: Standard 2.5-inch casing with a low 7mm profile makes it compatible with modern thin laptops, ultrabooks, and desktop drive bays.
Advanced Flash Management: Built-in dynamic and static wear-leveling algorithms optimize data placement across blocks to maximize flash longevity and minimize write amplification.
Silent, Rugged Reliability: With no moving mechanical parts, the solid-state design operates completely silent and offers robust protection against drops, impacts, and vibration.

Technical Specifications:

Manufacturer: Mushkin Enhanced
Series: Reactor
Model / Part Number: MKNSSDRE500GB
Capacity: 500 GB
Form Factor: 2.5-inch (7mm height)
Interface: SATA III (6.0 Gb/s), backward compatible with SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s)
Controller: Silicon Motion SM2246EN
NAND Flash Memory: Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND
Sequential Read Speed: Up to 560 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed: Up to 460 MB/s
Random Read (4K): Up to 71,000 IOPS
Random Write (4K): Up to 75,000 IOPS
Command & Feature Support: TRIM, S.M.A.R.T., NCQ (Native Command Queuing), ATA/ATAPI-8
Dimensions (W × D × H): 2.75 in × 3.94 in × 0.28 in (69.85 mm × 100.0 mm × 7.0 mm)
Weight: ~1.76 oz (50 g)