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Internal Solid State Drives
Silicon Power 1TB CreatePro NAS CR90N NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- NVMe 1.4 / PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 5000 MB/s
Silicon Power 2TB US85 NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface
- Max Read Speeds up to 10,300 MB/s
Lexar 2TB Professional NM1090 PRO PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 14,000 MB/s
PNY 2TB CS2150 NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 10,200 MB/s
Silicon Power 4TB Ace A58 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Max Read Speed: 500 MB/s
Silicon Power 2TB Endura ED90 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Max Read Speeds up to 5000 MB/s
Kingston 2TB NV3 NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD (OEM)
- 2TB Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 6000 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Silicon Power 2TB Endura ES75 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Max Read Speeds up to 7000 MB/s
CORSAIR 2TB MP600 ELITE NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD (Heatsink)
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 7000 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
CORSAIR 1TB MP600 PRO LPX NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD (White)
- 1TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- NVMe PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 Interface
- 7100 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
SANDISK 2TB NAS 600 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 560 MB/s
SANDISK 2TB Optimus GX PRO 8100 NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 14,900 MB/s
Transcend 128GB SSD370S SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 128GB Internal SSD
- 2.5" Form Factor with 7mm Height
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Sequential Read 560 MB/s
SANDISK 1.92TB NAS 800 PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 1.92TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 14,900 MB/s
Lexar 4TB NQ780 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7000 MB/s
Panasonic 1TB FZ-V2S401T1U OPAL SSD (2nd Drive)
- For TOUGHBOOK 40 Left Expansion Area
- Shock-Mounted 2.5" Form Factor
- Protective Cage
- FIPS 140-2 Hardware Encryption
Lexar 4TB NM790 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe Gen 4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 7400 MB/s
Silicon Power 2TB CreatePro NAS CR55N SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- Optimized for RAID and NAS Arrays
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Interface
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
Panasonic 512 FV-SF400T1M FIPS SSD (Main Drive)
- For TOUGHBOOK 40
- Compact M.2 Form Factor
- Protective Cage
- FIPS 140-2 Hardware Encryption
Silicon Power 2TB CreatePro NAS CR90N NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD
- 2TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- NVMe 1.4 / PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Sequential Read Speeds up to 5000 MB/s
CORSAIR 4TB MP700 ELITE NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 9400 MB/s
Kingston 4TB NV3 NVMe M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD (OEM)
- 4TB Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 Interface
- Up to 6000 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
CORSAIR 4TB MP700 PRO NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD (Air Cooler)
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 Interface
- 12,400 MB/s Sequential Read Speeds
SANDISK 4TB Optimus GX PRO 850X NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 4.0 x4 / NVMe 1.4 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 7300 MB/s
SANDISK 4TB NAS 600 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" / 7mm Form Factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 560 MB/s
SANDISK 4TB Optimus GX PRO 8100 NVMe PCIe 5.0 M.2 Internal SSD with Heatsink
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- PCIe 5.0 x4 / NVMe 2.0 Interface
- Sequential Reads up to 14,900 MB/s
Panasonic 2TB FZ-VSD402T1U OPAL SSD (Main Drive)
- For TOUGHBOOK 40
- Compact M.2 Form Factor
- Protective Cage
- FIPS 140-2 Hardware Encryption
CORSAIR 4TB MP600 PRO LPX NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 Internal SSD (White)
- 4TB Storage Capacity
- M.2 2280 Form Factor
- NVMe PCIe 4.0 Gen 4 Interface
- 7100 MB/s Sequential Read Speed
Understanding Internal Solid State Drives (SSD)
An internal solid state drive is your computer's primary data storage unit. It saves and retrieves all the processes that make the computer work. Because solid state drives (SSD) are based on flash technology rather than the spinning platters used in hard disk drives (HDDs), they access information more efficiently, and make your computer run faster.
While SSDs haven't caught up with traditional hard drives in storage capacity, 1TB SSDs are available, as are even larger sizes. If you need a significant amount of storage, such as in a disk array, an SSD can provide that, too. There are solid state arrays that work on their own or in combination with hard drive arrays.
What Is the Difference Between SSDs and HDDs
An SSD is one unit of memory chips, while a traditional internal hard disc drive features a platter that spins, and an arm with a read/write head. SSDs are usually physically smaller than internal hard drives and have a variety of form factors. You've experienced them as convenient thumb drives and in your cell phone.
Advantages of SSDs
Because SSDs aren't mechanical, they have no moving parts, giving them several advantages over HDDs.
- Less wear and more reliability
- More energy efficient
- Faster data processing
- Less easily damaged
- Less noise
With an SSD, your computer will boot and load programs faster. If your computer is a laptop, the energy efficiency of this type of drive means a longer battery life.
Can I Have an SSD and an HDD in One Computer?
If you enjoy the speed advantage of an SSD, but also need the economy or size of an HDD, you really can have it all. Hybrid drives combine an SSD and HDD in one unit. The SSD has less capacity than the HDD, but works with it to improve performance. If you want more control over the size of your SSD, and your computer has extra drive bays, you can add one or more solid state drives, such as 500GB SSDs. Another option would be portable solid state drives, which are external drives with plug-and-play capability.
Choosing an SSD
What type of drive you choose depends on your budget, how you use your computer, and if you're considering a new one or merely upgrading. If you don't need blazing speed, models at the bottom of the capacity range could work for you. If you're working with large graphics files or spreadsheets, 1TB SSDs or larger are appropriate. Also, opt for the higher end of the range if you need storage for games, movies, or photos. If you're doing an upgrade yourself, be sure you have the right slot and connection for the drive of your choice. Most major brands, such as Intel SSDs and Sandisk SDDs, will be available, so you should be able to go with a favorite.
SSDs combine speed and reliability in one compact unit. Whether you want to upgrade one component, or you need an entire system improvement, head to B&H Photo and Video to see the latest in SSD technology.