Crucial T500 CT2000T500SSD8
2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD in an M.2 2280 form factor
The Crucial T500 CT2000T500SSD8 is a 2TB internal solid-state drive using an M.2 2280 module and PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface. It uses Micron 3D TLC NAND and supports sequential read speeds up to 7,400 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 7,000 MB/s when installed in a compatible PCIe Gen4 system. The drive provides up to 1,180K random read IOPS and 1,440K random write IOPS, with a rated endurance of 1,200 TBW. It is suitable for desktop computers, workstations, and compatible gaming systems that provide an M.2 PCIe NVMe slot. Performance is limited by the host slot, firmware, thermals, and workload.
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | CT2000T500SSD8 |
| OEM/Manufacturer Part | Crucial T500 2TB |
| Type | Internal NVMe solid-state drive |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Protocol | NVMe 1.4 |
| NAND Type | Micron 3D TLC NAND |
| Sequential Read | Up to 7,400 MB/s |
| Sequential Write | Up to 7,000 MB/s |
| Random Read | Up to 1,180K IOPS |
| Random Write | Up to 1,440K IOPS |
| Endurance | 1,200 TBW |
| Supported Systems | Desktops, workstations, and compatible gaming systems with an M.2 PCIe NVMe slot |
| Operating System | Windows 11 and Windows 10 |
| Warranty | 5 years limited warranty |
2TB M.2 2280 SSD with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe connectivity.
Rated for up to 7,400 MB/s reads and 7,000 MB/s writes.
Requires an M.2 PCIe NVMe slot; M.2 SATA slots are not compatible.
Which systems support the Crucial T500 CT2000T500SSD8?
It is compatible with desktops, workstations, and other systems that provide an M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot. A system with PCIe 3.0 may operate the drive at Gen3 speeds.
Can this SSD be installed in an M.2 SATA slot?
No. The T500 requires a PCIe NVMe connection. M.2 SATA-only slots do not support this drive.
Is the CT2000T500SSD8 suitable for a PlayStation 5?
The drive uses the M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe interface required by the PlayStation 5 expansion slot. A compatible heatsink and adequate cooling are required for console installation.
Does the drive require a heatsink?
A heatsink is recommended in systems with sustained high-throughput workloads. Use the motherboard M.2 heatsink when available, or install a compatible low-profile heatsink.
What performance can administrators expect from this SSD?
The rated maximums are up to 7,400 MB/s sequential read and 7,000 MB/s sequential write. Actual results vary with the host PCIe generation, workload, free capacity, thermals, and system configuration.
Which drivers or firmware are required?
The drive uses the standard NVMe protocol and normally works with the operating system's native NVMe driver. Firmware management and updates can be handled with Crucial Storage Executive on supported Windows systems.