[ INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT // CONSUMER SATA SSD ]
Mushkin Source 2 500 GB
Capacity-specific catalog record for manufacturer model/SKU MKNSSDS2500GB. Specifications are scoped to this capacity and the cited model information; other capacities and revisions may differ.
IDENTIFICATION: Match the full SKU MKNSSDS2500GB, capacity, and label/revision before service or replacement. This is a consumer 2.5-inch SATA drive, not an enterprise model or an NVMe device.
Specifications & compatibility
| Manufacturer / model / SKU | Mushkin Source 2 // MKNSSDS2500GB |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500 GB nominal model capacity. |
| Form factor / interface | 2.5-inch, 7 mm height; SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III). |
| NAND | 3D TLC NAND according to the cited model listings; component revisions may differ. |
| Rated sequential performance | Up to 560 MB/s sequential read and 510 MB/s sequential write. These are published peak figures, not a guarantee of sustained writes or every host workload. |
| Endurance | 300 TBW rating reported for the 500 GB SKU; confirm current manufacturer warranty/service conditions. TBW is a rated-write limit, not a prediction of an individual drive's service life. |
| Host compatibility | Requires a SATA 2.5-inch connection (data and power) and compatible physical bay. The link can negotiate down on older SATA hosts; confirm enclosure thickness, BIOS support, and operating-system TRIM/SMART handling. |
| TRIM / SMART / firmware | Use the host OS, SATA controller, and firmware tools supported for this exact model/revision. TRIM and SMART pass-through depend on the OS driver, controller mode, enclosure, and bridge; check vendor documentation before firmware changes. |
Preservation & maintenance
- Record the label, exact SKU, serial, firmware, host/controller, and a read-only SMART snapshot before migrating or changing settings.
- Keep independent, verified backups. A TBW rating, SMART indicator, warranty, or wear estimate is not a guarantee of data retention or remaining life.
- Use the manufacturer's exact-model guidance for firmware, secure erase, encryption, diagnostics, and warranty; preserve the original label and firmware state.
- Do not assume identical NAND or controller internals across production batches unless the manufacturer identifies the revision.
Sources
- Mushkin — Source 2 500 GB exact-SKU pageHTTPS source; model/capacity details cross-referenced with the separate listed source.
- DirectDial — Source 2 500 GB exact-SKU listingHTTPS source; model/capacity details cross-referenced with the separate listed source.
Two distinct HTTPS references are provided for cross-checking. Where an attribute is not fixed or published for the exact SKU, this record says so rather than inferring a family-wide value.