[ INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT // SATA SSD ]
Crucial RealSSD C300 128 GB
Capacity- and part-specific archival record. Performance and construction notes are tied to the cited model documentation; do not generalize them across revisions.
IDENTIFICATION: Match exact part number CTFDDAC128MAG-1G1, capacity and revision to the physical label. OEM and regional suffixes can differ.
Specifications
| Manufacturer / model / SKU | Crucial / Micron RealSSD C300 — CTFDDAC128MAG-1G1 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 128 GB |
| Generation | 2010 client SATA SSD generation |
| Form factor | 2.5-inch, 9.5 mm |
| SATA generation / interface | SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III); backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s |
| Controller / NAND / performance / endurance | Micron 34 nm MLC NAND with Marvell 88SS9174-family controller; model/capacity sequential maximums up to 355 MB/s read and 140 MB/s write. Do not treat this as the later m4 series. Endurance/TBW is not asserted absent a model-specific rating in the cited source. |
| TRIM / firmware | Firmware release history is important for this generation; identify current firmware before maintenance. TRIM needs supported firmware plus OS/driver ATA pass-through. Legacy Crucial update utilities may require direct SATA attachment and a compatible OS. |
| Host compatibility | 2.5-inch SATA; on SATA 3 Gb/s hosts the link limits performance. Confirm BIOS/AHCI boot support and sector/OS compatibility. A USB enclosure may prevent firmware update, SMART or TRIM commands. |
Age-related handling & preservation
- Before use, record the label, serial, firmware, SMART health attributes, host/controller and a read-only data/health snapshot; keep verified backups.
- Peak transfer rates and historical endurance ratings do not guarantee remaining life, powered-off retention or recovery after controller failure. Inspect for corrosion, damaged connectors and prior repair.
- Firmware utilities, manuals, warranty coverage and host drivers may be discontinued. Do not update, secure-erase or cross-flash until the full part number/revision and a verified backup are established.
- Check OS TRIM/SMART support directly; bridge, RAID, driver and BIOS behavior can block or alter these features.
Manufacturer / manual sources
- Micron/Crucial — RealSSD C300 technical specificationsManufacturer-branded C300 technical specification sheet, hosted by an authorized technology supplier.
- Crucial — SSD supportManufacturer support guidance for SSD firmware, installation and compatibility; legacy C300 utilities may be retired.
Sources are HTTPS manufacturer product/support pages or product manuals. Match the complete drive label and document revision before applying family-level information to an individual unit.