KINGSTON A400 480GB 2.5 SATA SATA 3 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)

The Kingston A400 480GB (Model: SA400M8-480G) is an M.2 2280 form-factor internal solid state drive designed to breathe new life into desktops and laptops that accept an M.2 SATA slot. It connects via the SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface and is backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) ports, making it a flexible upgrade option for a wide range of systems. The A400 delivers sequential read speeds of up to 500 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 450 MB/s, a substantial leap over mechanical hard drives that results in noticeably faster boot times, quicker application launches, and more responsive everyday computing. Underpinning the drive is 3D NAND flash memory, which stacks memory cells vertically to achieve higher density and improved durability compared to planar NAND. For long-term reliability the A400 carries a 160 TBW (Total Bytes Written) endurance rating and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1,000,000 hours. Kingston backs the drive with a 3-year limited warranty, providing added peace of mind for home and office users alike. The compact M.2 2280 footprint — measuring 80.0 mm × 22.0 mm × 1.35 mm — means installation is straightforward in any system with a compatible M.2 slot. The drive operates within a temperature range of 0 °C to 70 °C, suitable for standard desktop and notebook environments. If you need more capacity or a faster NVMe interface, Kingston’s own NV2 and NV3 M.2 NVMe drives are available in the same store as natural step-up options. Verified Specifications: – Model: SA400M8-480G – Series: Kingston A400 – Capacity: 480 GB – Form Factor: M.2 2280 – Interface: M.2 2280 SATA III (6 Gb/s), backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) – Sequential Read: Up to 500 MB/s – Sequential Write: Up to 450 MB/s – NAND Type: 3D NAND – Total Bytes Written (TBW): 160 TBW – MTBF: 1,000,000 hours – Dimensions (W × H × D): 80.0 mm × 22.0 mm × 1.35 mm – Operating Temperature: 0 °C – 70 °C – Warranty: 3 Years