Designed for use as a startup drive, the SanDisk 250GB 3D SATA III 2.5" Internal SSDfrom SanDisk 250GB 3D SATA III 2.5" Internal SSDprovides faster system boots and helps enable faster gaming and graphics performance compared to a traditional HDD. It has a storage capacity of up to 250GB, is equipped with a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, and fits into your system's 2.5" / 7mm drive bay. In terms of speed, this drive offers sequential write speeds of up to 525 MB/s, sequential read speeds of up to 550 MB/s, random writes of up to 81,000 IOPS, and random reads of up to 95,000 IOPS 3D NAND and nCache 2.0 technology.

With solid-state drive technology you benefit from load and access times for your files and programs that are faster than a conventional 7200 rpm hard drive. As SSDs have no moving parts, they are also more durable than traditional hard drives and are better protected against damage from drops and bumps. Having no moving parts also means that SSDs receive less wear and tear, as there are no read or write heads for the drive media to come into contact with. SSDs also help to deliver improved battery life and cooler operating temperatures.

SanDisk's 250GB 3D SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD offers their SSD Dashboard, which is available as a free download, and helps users to monitor their drive's health. Protection is provided by a limited 3-year warranty, or an endurance rating of up to 100 Terabytes Written (TBW), whichever comes first.

250GB Storage Capacity    2.5" / 7mm Form Factor    SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface    Up to 525 MB/s Sequential Write Speed    Up to 550 MB/s Sequential Read Speed    Up to 81,000 IOPS Random Write Speed    Up to 95,000 IOPS Random Read Speed    nCache 2.0 Technology    3D NAND Technology    100 Terabytes Written (TBW)

Achieve sequential read speeds of up to 550 MB/s for faster boot-up and improved system performance than a traditional HDD. Load and run applications, games, videos, and photos quickly so you can spend more time doing and less time waiting.

Performance is optimized by writing everything to the drive's high-speed buffer before transferring it to the flash array. This architecture helps enable faster burst speeds.

This technology helps enhance drive endurance for improved reliability and lower usage for longer notebook battery life.

With no moving parts, the SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD is engineered to resist shock and vibration, helping to keep your data safe even if you drop your computer.

The SanDisk SSD Dashboard, available as a free download, gives you real-time visibility into how your drive is performing. It includes cloning software to help you set up your new drive, tools for disk analysis, and alerts for firmware updates.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I fit this inside an enclosure and use as an external drive?

A: Thin I meant to say

Q: 2. Is this TLC or QLC?

A: The SanDisk is going to be TLC.

Q: 3. will this work with atomos ninja V?

A: The SanDisk 1TB 3D SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD B&H # SASDSSDH31T is not on the approved media drives list from Atomos but it should work since it is a 2.5'' SSD with SATA III. For the best results, we recommend using the tested and approved recording media by Atomos: https://www.atomos.com/drives#drives

Q: 4. Can I use this (SanDisk 1TB Internal SSD) as an external hard drive if I use it along with 'Sabrent 2.5" SATA III to USB 3.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure' (B&H#SAECUK3B, MFR#EC-UK3B)? Are they compatible ?

A: Yes, this in combination would be a great external drive.

Q: 5. Will this Sandisk (1TB 3D SATA III) handle 4K? Record 4k?

A: Yes, it is compatible.

Q: 6. What is smart support?

A: S.M.A.R.T. stands for Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. Its purpose is to report specific data from rotating Hard Disk Drives (HDD) and Solid State Drives (SSD) related to the reliability of the device.

Q: 7. I have an atomos ninja inferno recording monitor and a master caddy II... Can I use this Sandisk 2.5" 1tb internal SSD to record 4k footage? Thank you.

A: yes, you can use this drive to record 4k footage

Q: 8. Would this drive work with the Atomos Shogun Inferno? I would be shooting 4k 422 at 24p

A: I don't have any personal experience using the camera you are referencing, but looking at the other drives on their supported media list I doubt this drive could keep up. If you don't want to pay the Pro class SSD premium try a 512GB drive - these are generally faster than the 250GB drives.

Q: 9. Does it work with a 2009 macbook pro?

A: Yes, it works perfect, just follow the manual. It work better with a clean OSX install.

Q: 10. Will this work with Atomos Ninja Inferno 7" 4K HDMI Recording Monitor for 1080?

A: Yes, it is compatible.