Kingston - A400 120GB Internal SSD SATA
- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 120 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: SSD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 500 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 320 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Product Name: A400 120GB Internal SSD SATA
- Brand: Kingston
- Model Number: SA400S37/120G
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 120 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: SSD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 500 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 320 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: Internal
- Product Compatibility: Desktop computers, Laptop computers
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Bare Drive: Instruction Sheet (Drive is sold without any pre-installed software.)
- Minimum System Requirements: Windows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7 (SP1)
- Features
- Security Features: None
- Data Encryption: false
- Usage: Everyday computing
- Memory
- Cache Buffer Size: 320 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
- NAND Flash Memory Type: TLC (Single Level Cell (SLC) stores 1 bit of data per memory cell; Multi Level Cell (MLC) stores 2 bits per cell, Triple Level Cell (TLC) 3 bits, and Quad Level Cell (QLC) 4 bits. Vertical NAND (V-NAND) or 3D NAND stores more data by layering cells vertically. Similarly, there are 3D MLC, 3D TLC and 3D QLC stacked cells.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.28 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 2.8 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.45 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Other
- UPC: 740617261196
Add more capacity to your computer with this 120GB Kingston solid-state drive. Read speeds up to 500MB/sec. and write speeds up to 450MB/sec. improve response times when accessing files, and solid-state drives work more reliably than conventional mechanical hard drives. This Kingston solid-state drive is perfect for augmenting or replacing your existing storage.
- 120GB storage capacity: Provides ample storage space for your music, movies and other files.
- SATA lll interface: Offers simple connection to your computer.
- Data transfer rates up to 500 MBps: For quick response when updating files.
- Compatible with PC: For use with your existing computer.
Whats Included
- Kingston A400 120GB Internal SATA Solid State Drive for Laptops and Desktops
Product Manuals
A: According to the Lenovo spec sheet for that laptop, this Kingston SSD should fit. But going from a 320GB drive to a 120GB drive would be more of a "downgrade" than an "upgrade" due to the loss of storage space. Until recently I was running my own Lenovo notebook with a 120GB Toshiba mSATA internal drive, and had to replace it with a Kingston 240GB mSATA drive as I was running out of space. You should consider expanding your 4GB RAM memory too.
Q: Will this SSD work on a HP Pavilion laptop? 15-ba009dx
A: According to the HP specs, it should fit. But why would you want to go to a smaller (120GB) drive? Doesn't you PC already have a 500GB drive?
Q: Will this work with a t60 thinkpad?
A: Possibly. The HDD used in that laptop seems to be SATA 1.0 (1.5Gbit/sec). The Kingston A400 data sheet says the Kingston SSD is SATA 3.0 compliant, and backward compatible to SATA 2.0. Kingston doesn't say anything about SATA 1.0. But the SATA standard says that SATA 3.0 drives are (should be) compatible with SATA 2.0 and SATA 1.0 controllers. Good luck.
A: AFAIK the 2.5" disk drive SATA connector is standard (mechanically and electrically), regardless of the SATA speed. According to the A400 spec sheet, the Kingston A400 drive is SATA 3.0 compliant, but is backward compatible to SATA 2.0.
