Crucial T500 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD with integrated heatsink

Crucial T500 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD — 1 TB Heatsink | PCIe 4.0, M.2, Workstation

Name: Crucial T500 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD — 1 TB Heatsink | PCIe 4.0, M.2, Workstation
Brand: Micron
SKU: CT1000T500SSD5
Price: 222.80 USD
Availability: InStock

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MPN: CT1000T500SSD5

UPC: 649528940018

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Key Features

1 TB storage capacity
PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 interface
Integrated low-profile heatsink
Compact M.2 footprint
Optimized for OS and cache workloads
Designed for professional workstation use

Optimize boot times, application launches, and cache performance with the Crucial T500 1 TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD. Positioned for professionals and infrastructure teams that need a dependable, compact storage tier, the T500 offers an efficient balance of capacity and sustained performance. Its PCIe Gen4 interface enables faster transfer rates than Gen3-class drives, while the integrated heatsink reduces frequency of thermal throttling in tight chassis or multi-slot risers. Use the T500 to offload read-heavy workloads, act as a fast boot volume for virtual and physical hosts, or as an accelerated cache layer for hybrid storage architectures. The model CT1000T500SSD5 simplifies procurement and reliability planning for deployments where predictable response times matter.

Ideal For

Primary boot and OS drive for workstations and server nodes
Cache tier for hybrid storage appliances
High-speed scratch space for photo and video editing
VM host local storage for small-scale virtualization

Why This Product

1Lower cost per TB than Gen5 drives while retaining Gen4 performance for many workloads
2Integrated heatsink provides better thermal stability than bare M.2 modules
31 TB capacity fits boot and cache roles where larger Gen5 modules would be overprovisioned
4Optimized firmware for OS and read-heavy workstation tasks versus consumer drives

General

Mpn	CT1000T500SSD5
Brand Name	Crucial (Micron)

Storage

Drive Interface	PCIe Gen4 NVMe
Drive Form Factor	M.2

Support

Warranty Years

5 years

Capacity

Storage Capacity Tb

1 TB

Technology

Nand Type

3D TLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will the T500 work in older PCIe Gen3 slots?▾

Yes. The T500 is backward compatible with PCIe Gen3 hosts and will operate at the negotiated link rate supported by the system.

Is the heatsink removable if chassis space is limited?▾

The low-profile heatsink is designed to be installed for thermal benefit; removal may be possible but could impact thermal performance—check warranty terms before modifying the module.

Can I use the CT1000T500SSD5 as a cache drive in storage appliances?▾

Yes. The T500’s balance of capacity, Gen4 bandwidth, and thermal control makes it well suited for OS, cache, and read-acceleration tiers.

What endurance should I expect from the T500?▾

Endurance varies by workload and capacity; consult Crucial’s published endurance and TBW figures for CT1000T500SSD5 or contact A5 IT for workload-based recommendations.