Intel SSDSC2KW128G8X1 545s Series 128 GB 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive - Silver
Intel (5032037103947 / SSDSC2KW128G8X1) - PC/notebook - Serial ATA III - Q4'17 - MBL - TLC (Triple Level Cell) - Consumer SSD - 256-bit AES - Launched - Data transfer rate: 6 Gbit/s - Drive capacity: 128 GB
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Intel SSDSC2KW128G8X1 545s Series 128 GB 2.5‑Inch Solid State Drive – Silver
The Intel SSDSC2KW128G8X1, part of the Intel® SSD 545s Series, delivers a compact yet powerful storage solution for modern PCs and notebooks. With its 128 GB capacity and 2.5‑inch form factor, this drive is engineered to fit seamlessly into standard laptop bays while offering high performance, robust endurance, and advanced security features.
Key Specifications
- Capacity: 128 GB
- Form Factor: 2.5‑inch (7 mm height)
- Interface: Serial ATA III (SATA 6 Gb/s)
- NAND Flash Type: 3D TLC (Triple Level Cell)
- Sequential Read Speed: 550 MB/s
- Sequential Write Speed: 440 MB/s
- Random Read (4 KB): 70,000 IOPS
- Random Write (4 KB): 80,000 IOPS
- Read Latency: 50 µs
- Write Latency: 60 µs
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 70 °C
- Operating Shock: 1500 G
- Operating Vibration: 2.17 G
- Non‑operating Shock: 1500 G
- Non‑operating Vibration: 3.13 G
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 1,600,000 hours
- Endurance: 72 TBW (Total Bytes Written)
- Unrecoverable Read Error Rate: 1 per 1015 bytes
- Power Consumption (Active): 4.5 W
- Power Consumption (Idle): 50 mW
- Hardware Encryption: AES‑256
- End‑to‑End Data Protection: Enabled
- Intel Smart Response Technology Version: 1.00
- Launch Date: Q4 2017
Performance Highlights
The Intel SSDSC2KW128G8X1 is engineered for rapid data access and smooth multitasking. Its 550 MB/s read and 440 MB/s write speeds ensure that operating systems boot quickly, applications load instantly, and large files transfer with minimal delay. The drive’s high random IOPS—70,000 reads and 80,000 writes per second for 4 KB blocks—make it ideal for database operations, virtual machines, and other workloads that demand frequent small‑file access.
Latency figures of 50 µs read and 60 µs write further reduce the time between a request and data delivery, enhancing overall system responsiveness. Combined with the SATA 6 Gb/s interface, these metrics provide a solid foundation for everyday computing tasks as well as more demanding professional applications.
Reliability & Endurance
Intel’s 3D TLC NAND architecture delivers a balance of capacity and durability. The drive’s 72 TBW endurance rating means it can sustain up to 72 terabytes of total written data before reaching the end‑of‑life threshold, which is well beyond typical consumer usage patterns.
The MTBF of 1,600,000 hours translates to an expected lifespan of roughly 182 years under normal operating conditions—an indicator of exceptional reliability. Additionally, the drive’s robust shock and vibration tolerances (1500 G shock and up to 3.13 G vibration) ensure stable operation even in mobile environments or during transport.
Security & Data Protection
Data security is paramount for modern storage solutions. The Intel SSDSC2KW128G8X1 incorporates AES‑256 hardware encryption, providing strong protection against unauthorized data access without imposing a performance penalty.
End‑to‑end data protection safeguards the integrity of every byte written to the drive, preventing corruption from electrical disturbances or other transient faults. Although the drive does not support Intel’s Enhanced Power Loss Data Protection technology, its built‑in encryption and robust error handling mechanisms still offer comprehensive security for everyday use.
Power Efficiency
The drive is designed with power consumption in mind. During active operation it draws 4.5 W, while idle mode requires only 50 mW. These figures help extend battery life in laptops and reduce overall energy usage in desktop systems.
Compatibility & Installation
The Intel SSDSC2KW128G8X1’s 2.5‑inch, 7 mm height profile makes it a drop‑in replacement for most standard laptop and notebook drives. It supports the full range of SATA 6 Gb/s controllers found in contemporary PCs, ensuring broad compatibility across brands and models.
Installation is straightforward: remove the existing hard drive or SSD from the bay, align the connector pins, and secure the unit with the provided screws. No special tools are required beyond a standard screwdriver.
Use Cases
- Consumer Laptops: Ideal for everyday computing, media consumption, and light gaming.
- Business Notebooks: Provides fast boot times and reliable performance for office productivity suites.
- Content Creation Workstations: Handles large media files efficiently thanks to high sequential throughput.
- Virtualization Environments: Random IOPS support smooth operation of virtual machines.
Conclusion
The Intel SSDSC2KW128G8X1 545s Series 128 GB SSD is a well‑balanced solution that combines high performance, robust endurance, and strong security features in a compact form factor. Whether you’re upgrading an older laptop or building a new portable system, this drive delivers the speed and reliability needed for modern computing demands.
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| Brand |  Intel is a computer chip manufacturer that also produces motherboard chipsets, network interface controllers and other integrated circuits. It is the world's largest semiconductor company. |
| Model | Intel SSDSC2KW128G8X1 |
| MPN | Intel SSDSC2KW128G8X1 |
| ID | 7913295 |
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Component for Specifies the type of device or system that the product is intended to be used with, such as a PC, server, notebook, surveillance system, or other electronic equipment. The value represents a single category and can be used to filter or group products by their target platform.
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PC/notebook |
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Data transfer rate The maximum theoretical speed at which a device can send or receive data, expressed in bits per second (bps) or its multiples such as kbps, mbps, gbps, etc. It represents the upper bound of throughput under optimal conditions and is useful for comparing performance across devices and interfaces.
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6 Gbit/s |
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Drive capacity The total amount of digital storage that a drive can hold, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute helps users understand how much data the drive can store and compare different drives across products.
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128 GB |
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End-to-End Data Protection Indicates whether a product provides comprehensive protection for data throughout its entire lifecycle, from creation and storage to transmission and deletion. A value of Yes means the device or system implements mechanisms such as encryption, secure key management, and integrity checks that cover all stages of data handling.
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Yes |
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Enhanced Power Loss Data Protection technology Indicates whether the product incorporates a technology that protects against power loss by preserving data integrity during unexpected shutdowns or power interruptions.
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No |
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Hardware encryption Indicates whether the device includes a dedicated hardware-based encryption feature that protects data integrity and confidentiality through an embedded component.
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Yes |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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7 mm |
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Intel Smart Response Technology version The specific version of Intel Smart Response Technology supported by the product, indicating its capability to accelerate disk performance using cache memory. The value is typically a decimal number such as 1.00 or 0.00 that represents the feature level enabled on the device.
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1.00 |
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Interface List of physical or logical interfaces that allow communication between a hard drive and other devices, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, SAS, NVMe, or other standard connections.
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Serial ATA III |
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Launch date The calendar date on which a product was first made available to the public or released for sale. It is expressed in the format YYYY-MM-DD and can be used to filter, sort, or display the launch timeline of the item.
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Q4'17 |
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Market segment The target market segment for a product, such as "Business", "Home", or "Small‑medium business". This attribute helps customers quickly identify the intended user group and typical use case of the item.
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MBL |
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Maximum operating temperature The highest temperature at which a product can operate safely without risk of damage or performance degradation. Values are expressed in degrees Celsius (°C). This attribute helps users verify that the device will remain within its thermal limits during normal use.
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70 °C |
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Memory type The classification of a device’s memory technology, such as DDR4 SDRAM, GDDR6, or MLC NAND. It indicates the underlying architecture and generation that determines performance characteristics like bandwidth, latency, and power consumption.
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3D TLC |
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NAND flash type The type of NAND flash memory cells used in a storage device, such as Single Level Cell (SLC), Multi‑Level Cell (MLC), Triple‑Level Cell (TLC) or Enterprise MLC (eMLC). It indicates how many bits are stored per cell and influences performance, endurance and cost.
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TLC (Triple Level Cell) |
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Non-operating shock The mass of a component or device measured while it is not operating, expressed in grams. This value represents the total weight that the unit can sustain during shock testing and includes any internal parts and packaging if specified.
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1500 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 3.13 G |
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Operating vibration The mass of a device measured while it is in normal operation, expressed in grams (g). This value indicates the amount of material that contributes to vibration during use and can help assess mechanical stability or compliance with vibration standards.
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2.17 G |
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Product family The maximum clock frequency at which a processor operates, expressed in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). This value indicates the speed of the CPU and allows users to compare performance across different models.
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Consumer SSD |
| Product series | Intel® SSD 545s Series |
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Read latency The time delay between a read request and the delivery of data from a storage device or memory component, expressed as a duration in milliseconds (ms), microseconds (µs) or seconds (s). It indicates how quickly the device can retrieve information for processing or transfer.
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50 µs |
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Read speed The maximum rate at which a device can read data from storage or memory, expressed in bits per second (bps) or commonly used abbreviations such as MB/s or GB/s. This value indicates how quickly the device can retrieve information for processing or transfer.
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550 MB/s |
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Security algorithms Una lista de los algoritmos criptográficos y protocolos de seguridad que el producto soporta, como cifrado (AES, WEP), autenticación (WPA2-PSK, EAP-TLS) o protocolos de red (HTTPS, SSH). Cada elemento describe un algoritmo individual; la lista puede contener varios valores separados por comas.
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256-bit AES |
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SSD ARK ID Identificador único asignado a cada unidad de estado sólido (SSD) por el fabricante para su trazabilidad y referencia interna. Se utiliza en catálogos, inventarios y soporte técnico.
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125018 |
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SSD form factor Represents the physical form factor of a solid‑state drive, indicating its size and connector type (e.g., M.2, 2.5", 3.5"). This attribute helps users identify compatibility with motherboards, enclosures, or laptops.
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2.5" |
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SSD temperature monitoring Indicates whether a solid‑state drive (SSD) includes built‑in temperature monitoring capability. A value of "Yes" means the SSD can report its operating temperature to the host system or firmware, while "No" indicates no such feature is present.
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No |
| Status | Launched |
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Write latency The time required for a storage device to complete a write operation, expressed as a duration (e.g., microseconds or milliseconds). It indicates how quickly data can be written to the medium and is useful for comparing performance across similar products.
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60 µs |
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Write speed The maximum rate at which a device can write data to storage or memory, expressed in bits per second (bps) or commonly used abbreviations such as MB/s or GB/s. This value indicates how quickly the device can transfer information for writing operations and is useful for comparing performance across models.
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440 MB/s |
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