Kingston Technology A400 480 GB 2.5 inch Serial ATA III TLC

480GB 2.5" TLC NAND SATA 3.0 SSD with compact dimensions 100.0 x 69.9 x 7.0mm. Kingston A400 improves system responsiveness with fast boot, application loading and file transfer speeds. Designed for desktop and notebook use, it offers higher performance and greater durability compared to mechanical hard drives while remaining cool, quiet and resistant to shock and vibration.

Advantages

Fast start-up, loading and file transfers thanks to solid-state flash memory and a modern controller. More reliable and durable than a hard drive because there are no moving parts, reducing the likelihood of mechanical failure. Multiple capacities available to provide space for applications or to replace an existing hard drive with a larger SSD.

Key specifications

• Capacity: 480GB
• Form factor: 2.5"
• Memory type: TLC NAND
• Interface: SATA 3.0 (SATA Rev. 3.0)
• Sequential read speed: up to 500 MB/s*
• Sequential write speed: up to 450 MB/s*
• Dimensions: 100.0 x 69.9 x 7.0 mm
• Intended use: desktop and notebook computers (not for server environments)

How to use

Install the 2.5" SATA SSD into a desktop or notebook with a compatible SATA Rev. 3.0 interface, secure it in the drive bay or mounting bracket and connect power and data cables. Transfer your operating system, applications and files from the existing drive to the A400 using cloning software or a fresh OS installation to take advantage of faster boot and loading times. Ensure the system BIOS/UEFI recognizes the drive and set boot order if replacing the system drive.

Recommendations

For best performance, use with a SATA 3.0 motherboard and keep firmware and drivers up to date. Note that actual speeds vary with host hardware, software and usage, and a portion of the listed capacity is used for formatting and system functions and is not available for data storage.