Zion 256GB 2.5 inch Internal SATA SSD

The ZION 256GB 2.5-inch Internal SATA III SSD (SKU: ZSS250256) is a solid-state drive designed to replace ageing hard drives in laptops and desktop computers that feature a standard 2.5-inch drive bay and a SATA interface. Upgrading from a mechanical hard disk to an SSD is one of the most impactful performance improvements you can make to an existing system: boot times drop significantly, applications launch faster, and day-to-day file operations feel noticeably more responsive. This ZION drive delivers a maximum sequential read speed of 540 MB/s and a maximum sequential write speed of 480 MB/s, both specified by the manufacturer. These figures reflect the SATA III interface ceiling, meaning the drive is capable of saturating a standard 6 Gb/s SATA connection. For users on older systems with SATA II ports, the drive will operate at SATA II speeds thanks to the backward-compatible nature of the SATA standard. At 256 GB, the drive provides a practical capacity tier suitable for an operating system installation alongside a selection of everyday productivity applications, or as a secondary cache drive in a system that also houses a larger mechanical storage device. The compact 2.5-inch form factor fits standard laptop drive bays as well as desktop caddies and 3.5-inch adapter brackets. ZION backs this drive with a 3-year manufacturer warranty, providing peace of mind for home and office use. The GTIN (EAN/UPC) for this unit is 8908027449166, which can be used to verify product authenticity at point of purchase. If your workload demands higher throughput than SATA III can deliver, ZION also offers NVMe options in the M.2 form factor, including PCIe Gen 3.0 and Gen 4.0 variants, as well as higher-capacity 2.5-inch SATA models at 512 GB and 1 TB. Verified Specifications: – Capacity: 256 GB – Form Factor: 2.5-inch – Interface: SATA III – Max Sequential Read: 540 MB/s – Max Sequential Write: 480 MB/s – Storage Type: Internal SSD – Warranty: 3 Years – GTIN / EAN: 8908027449166 – SKU: ZSS250256