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Crucial BX500

Professional repair and data recovery services for Crucial’s value-oriented SATA SSD. Expert support for the Silicon Motion SM2259XT DRAMless controller with Micron 3D TLC NAND.

Available Capacities
  • 120GB
  • 240GB
  • 480GB
  • 960GB
  • 2TB
Form Factor
  • 2.5-inch
  • 7mm height
  • SATA interface

Performance Specifications

  • Sequential Read: Up to 540 MB/s
  • Sequential Write: Up to 500 MB/s
  • Random Read (4K): Up to 45K IOPS
  • Random Write (4K): Up to 84K IOPS
  • Endurance: Up to 360 TBW (2TB model)

Core Features

  • SLC Caching: Dynamic write acceleration
  • Error Correction: Basic LDPC
  • Thermal Protection: Adaptive monitoring
  • TRIM Support: Operating system optimization
  • Warranty: 3-year limited warranty

Key Technologies

  • Controller: Silicon Motion SM2259XT (DRAMless)
  • NAND: Micron 3D TLC
  • Cache: HMB + SLC Cache
  • Active Garbage Collection: Background optimization
  • S.M.A.R.T. Monitoring: Drive health tracking

Technical Details

Interface

SATA III (6Gb/s)

NAND Type

Micron 3D TLC

Cache Type

HMB + Dynamic SLC

Controller

SM2259XT DRAMless

Expert Review

The Crucial BX500 is designed as a cost-effective SATA SSD solution, utilizing a DRAMless architecture with HMB (Host Memory Buffer) technology. While it offers good value, its DRAMless design requires specific considerations during recovery operations.

Important Notice: The BX500’s DRAMless architecture and HMB implementation require specialized recovery approaches different from traditional DRAM-equipped SSDs.

Common Issues We Address

  • Controller Related:
    • HMB initialization failures
    • Cache management issues
    • Firmware instability
  • Performance Related:
    • SLC cache degradation
    • Write speed inconsistency
    • Random access slowdown
  • Reliability Related:
    • Sudden disconnections
    • Read/write errors
    • SMART attribute failures

Our Professional Solutions

  • DRAMless Architecture Recovery:
    • HMB reconstruction
    • Mapping table recovery
    • Cache state restoration
    • Controller recalibration
  • Data Recovery Services:
    • NAND chip analysis
    • Logical reconstruction
    • Partial recovery options
    • File system recovery
  • Performance Restoration:
    • SLC cache optimization
    • Write speed stabilization
    • Read performance tuning
  • System Integration:
    • HMB configuration
    • TRIM setup
    • OS optimization
  • Preventive Maintenance:
    • Firmware validation
    • Health monitoring
    • Performance tracking
    • Wear level assessment