Technical Snapshot

The Crucial T500 2000GB M.2 2280 Tray — CT2000T500SSD8T is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive built with 3D TLC NAND flash and a NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 7,300 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 6,800 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 650,000 read IOPS and 700,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 2000 GB of storage, an endurance rating of 1,200 TBW, a 1,500,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 Years warranty. Part of Crucial's T500 product line, this drive targets enthusiast gamers, content creators, and workstation builders requiring high-bandwidth NVMe storage.

Use Case
Gaming, content creation, high-bandwidth NVMe storage
Compatibility
M.2 2280 slot, NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4-capable motherboard
Category
Internal NVMe SSD — Crucial T500
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T500 2000GB M.2 2280 Tray — CT2000T500SSD8T

NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 · M.2 2280 · 3D TLC NAND · Up to 7,300 MB/s Read

Total usable storage capacity of the drive.
Capacity 2000 GB
Maximum sequential read speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Read Up to 7,300 MB/s
Maximum sequential write speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Write Up to 6,800 MB/s
Total terabytes that can be written over the drive's lifetime before expected wear-out.
Endurance 1,200 TBW
MPNCT2000T500SSD8T
EAN0649528939296
CategorySolid State Drives
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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
Sequential ReadUp to 7,300 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 6,800 MB/s
Random Read IOPS650,000
Random Write IOPS700,000
NAND Type3D TLC NAND
ControllerPhison E26
Endurance (TBW)1,200 TBW
MTBF1,500,000 hours
Warranty5 Years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Crucial product specifications
Storage
Product LineT500
Capacity2000 GB
Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceNVMe PCIe 4.0 x4
NAND Type3D TLC NAND
ControllerPhison E26
Performance
Sequential ReadUp to 7,300 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 6,800 MB/s
Random Read IOPS650,000
Random Write IOPS700,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)1,200 TBW
MTBF1,500,000 hours
Warranty5 Years
Product
BrandCrucial
MPNCT2000T500SSD8T
EAN0649528939296
Physical
Package Dimensions8.0 x 2.0 x 1.0 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Crucial T500 2000GB M.2 2280 Tray — CT2000T500SSD8T compatible with my motherboard?

The Crucial T500 2000GB M.2 2280 Tray — CT2000T500SSD8T uses a M.2 2280 form factor with NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching M.2 2280 slot. This includes AMD AM5/AM4 and Intel LGA 1851/LGA 1700 platforms. PCIe is backward-compatible, so older PCIe generation slots will work at reduced bandwidth.

Can I use the Crucial T500 2000GB M.2 2280 Tray — CT2000T500SSD8T in a laptop?

Yes, if your laptop has an M.2 2280 NVMe slot. Some laptops use shorter M.2 2230 or M.2 2242 form factors — the Crucial T500 2000GB M.2 2280 Tray — CT2000T500SSD8T requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the Crucial T500 2000GB M.2 2280 Tray — CT2000T500SSD8T?

The Crucial T500 2000GB M.2 2280 Tray — CT2000T500SSD8T is rated for 1,200 TBW with a 1,500,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 Years warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the Crucial T500 2000GB M.2 2280 Tray — CT2000T500SSD8T?

The Crucial T500 2000GB M.2 2280 Tray — CT2000T500SSD8T delivers Up to 7,300 MB/s sequential read and Up to 6,800 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 650,000 read IOPS and 700,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Crucial T500 2000GB M.2 2280 Tray — CT2000T500SSD8T use?

The Crucial T500 2000GB M.2 2280 Tray — CT2000T500SSD8T uses 3D TLC NAND flash memory with 2000 GB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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