Technical Snapshot

The Kingston A400 960GB SATA SSD is a high-performance 2.5" solid state drive built with TLC NAND flash and a SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 500 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 450 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 90,000 read IOPS and 60,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 960GB of storage, an endurance rating of 300 TBW, a 1,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 3-year limited warranty. Part of Kingston's A400 product line, this drive provides reliable everyday storage performance.

Use Case
General-purpose storage, everyday computing
Compatibility
2.5" slot, SATA III 6Gb/s-capable motherboard
Category
Internal NVMe SSD — Kingston A400
Kingston A400

A400 960GB SATA SSD

SATA III 6Gb/s · 2.5" · TLC NAND · Up to 500 MB/s Read

Total usable storage capacity of the drive.
Capacity 960GB
Maximum sequential read speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Read Up to 500 MB/s
Maximum sequential write speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Write Up to 450 MB/s
Total terabytes that can be written over the drive's lifetime before expected wear-out.
Endurance 300 TBW
MPNSA400S37/960G
EAN740617277357
CategorySolid State Drives
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Performance & Interface

Form Factor2.5"
InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/s
Sequential ReadUp to 500 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 450 MB/s
Random Read IOPS90,000
Random Write IOPS60,000
NAND TypeTLC NAND
Controller2-channel
Endurance (TBW)300 TBW
MTBF1,000,000 hours
Warranty3-year limited

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Kingston product specifications
Storage
Product LineA400
Capacity960GB
Form Factor2.5"
InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/s
NAND TypeTLC NAND
Controller2-channel
CacheDRAMless
Performance
Sequential ReadUp to 500 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 450 MB/s
Random Read IOPS90,000
Random Write IOPS60,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)300 TBW
MTBF1,000,000 hours
Warranty3-year limited
Product
BrandKingston
MPNSA400S37/960G
EAN740617277357
Variantbare
Physical
Weight40.0 g
Package Dimensions36.195 x 21.59 x 16.51 cm

Support & Downloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Kingston A400 960GB SATA compatible with my motherboard?

The Kingston A400 960GB SATA SSD uses a 2.5" form factor with SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching 2.5" slot. Check your motherboard specifications for SATA port availability.

What systems is the Kingston A400 960GB SATA designed for?

The Kingston A400 960GB SATA SSD is designed for desktop PCs and workstations with 2.5" support. Check your system's storage interface specifications for compatibility.

What is the endurance rating of the Kingston A400 960GB SATA?

The Kingston A400 960GB SATA SSD is rated for 300 TBW with a 1,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 3-year limited warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the Kingston A400 960GB SATA?

The Kingston A400 960GB SATA SSD delivers Up to 500 MB/s sequential read and Up to 450 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 90,000 read IOPS and 60,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the Kingston A400 960GB SATA use?

The Kingston A400 960GB SATA SSD uses TLC NAND flash memory with 960GB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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