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product_id: 576231475
title: "Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 2TB, 2.5\", Up to 540MB/s, Laptop and Desktop (PC) Compatible, 3D NAND, Dynamic Write Acceleration, Internal Solid State Drive - CT2000BX500SSD101"
brand: "crucial"
price: "R10667"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Crucial"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/576231475-crucial-bx500-sata-ssd-2tb-2-5-up-to-540mb
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# Up to 540MB/s read speed 2TB massive storage capacity 256-bit AES hardware encryption Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 2TB, 2.5", Up to 540MB/s, Laptop and Desktop (PC) Compatible, 3D NAND, Dynamic Write Acceleration, Internal Solid State Drive - CT2000BX500SSD101

**Brand:** crucial
**Price:** R10667
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Upgrade your speed, storage, and security — because your workflow deserves the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Crucial BX500 SATA SSD 2TB, 2.5", Up to 540MB/s, Laptop and Desktop (PC) Compatible, 3D NAND, Dynamic Write Acceleration, Internal Solid State Drive - CT2000BX500SSD101 by crucial
- **How much does it cost?** R10667 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- crucial enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted crucial brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 2TB Storage:** Store and access your entire creative library, from photos to videos, without compromise.
- • **Rock-Solid Reliability:** Backed by thousands of validation hours and a 3-year limited warranty for peace of mind.
- • **Blazing Fast Load Times:** Start your system and apps in seconds with dynamic write acceleration technology.
- • **Seamless Upgrade Experience:** Includes free Acronis True Image HD software for effortless data migration and setup.
- • **Military-Grade Data Security:** Protect sensitive files with industry-standard 256-bit AES encryption and advanced security protocols.

## Overview

The Crucial BX500 2TB SATA SSD delivers up to 540MB/s read speeds powered by 3D NAND and dynamic write acceleration technology. Designed for laptops and desktops, it offers massive storage capacity with robust hardware encryption and a 3-year warranty. Easy to install with included cloning software, it’s a reliable, high-performance upgrade for professionals demanding speed, security, and storage.

## Description

From the manufacturer Crucial BX500 SSD Store up to 4TB of data² • Save massive amounts of photos, music, and videos • Experience fast access to your media, creations, and designs Enjoy the efficiency of Micron 3D NAND • Cutting-edge components engineered for efficiency • Uses a minimal amount of power to deliver a high price-to-performance ratio Install with confidence • Easy step-by-step Crucial SSD install guide • Install your SSD quickly with everything transferred over, hassle free Upgrade with a drive you can count on • Thoroughly tried, tested, and proven • Secure your most important files with established dependability 1. Typical I/O performance numbers as measured using IOMeter with a queue depth of 32 and write cache enabled. Fresh out-of-the-box (FOB) state is assumed. For performance measurement purposes, the SSD may be restored to FOB state using the secure erase command. System variations will affect measured results. 2. Some of the storage capacity is used for formatting and other purposes and is not available for data storage. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes. Not all capacities available at initial launch. 3. Active average power use comparison based on published specs of the 480GB Crucial BX500 SSD and the 1TB Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EZEX internal hard drive. All other capacities of the Crucial BX500 SSD have comparable active average power consumption specs. 4. “/JP” is attached at the end of the parts number of official Japanese distributed products shipped after April 2017.

## Features

- Start your system in seconds: Load files almost instantly, and accelerate the most demanding applications with the Crucial BX500; our dynamic write acceleration technology uses an adaptable pool of high-speed single-level cell flash memory to generate blistering speeds
- Store up to 4TB of data: Save massive amounts of photos, music, and videos comfortably and securely. With fast access to your media, creations, and designs, you’re ready to share at the speed of your life
- Upgrade with reliability: Our heritage of award-winning SSDs are backed by thousands of validation hours, dozens of qualification tests, and a 3-year limited warranty
- Install with confidence: Includes free Acronis True Image HD software for easy data migration. Compatible with the Crucial Storage Executive tool for easy drive maintenance
- Hardware-based encryption: Protect personal files and confidential data from hackers and thieves with 256-bit AES encryption that meets all industry standards, including Microsoft eDrive, IEEE-1667 and TCG Opal 2.0

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0CCN9QWKT |
| Best Sellers Rank | 745 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 3 in Internal Solid State Drives |
| Box Contents | Crucial BX500, Acronis True Image for Crucial cloning software and installation instructions, up to 80% savings on Acronis Cyber Protect Home |
| Brand Name | Crucial |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 2 |
| Color | 480GB |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Country of Origin | Mexico |
| Customer Package Type | easy opening packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (156,016) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
| Enclosure Material | 3D NAND |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Hard Disk Description | Solid State Drive |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | SATA 6 GB/s |
| Hard-Drive Size | 2 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 10L x 7W x 0.7Th centimetres |
| Item Weight | 35.1 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Crucial |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 649528939463 |
| Media Speed | 540 megabytes_per_second |
| Model Name | BX500 |
| Model Number | CT2000BX500SSD101 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Features | Portable |
| Product Warranty | Limited 3-year Warranty |
| Read Speed | 540 Megabytes Per Second |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming, Multimedia, Personal |
| UPC | 649528939463 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Crucial
- **Colour:** 480GB
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Connectivity technology:** SATA
- **Digital storage capacity:** 2 TB
- **Hard disk description:** Solid State Drive
- **Hard disk form factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** SATA 6 GB/s
- **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special feature:** Portable

## Images

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*Last updated: 2026-09-08*