Kingston A400 960GB SATA3 2.5 SSD SA400S37/960G
The Kingston A400 960GB SATA3 2.5 SSD dramatically enhances system responsiveness with read speeds up to 500MB/s, providing a significant performance upgrade for existing PCs and laptops.
- Rapid Performance: Delivers read speeds up to 500MB/s and write speeds up to 450MB/s, drastically reducing boot times and application loading for increased employee productivity.
- Robust Reliability: Features a 1,000,000-hour MTBF and shock/vibration resistance, ensuring data integrity and minimizing downtime in demanding work environments.
- Cost-Effective Upgrade: Provides 960GB of high-speed storage, extending the useful life of existing hardware without requiring full system replacements.
- Broad Compatibility: Utilizes a standard 2.5-inch SATA III interface, making it a versatile upgrade for a wide range of business desktops and laptops.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Kingston A400 960GB SATA3 2.5 SSD (SA400S37/960G) is an internal solid-state drive engineered to deliver superior performance for business PCs and laptops, featuring 960 GB of TLC NAND flash memory and a Serial ATA III interface. It achieves impressive sequential read speeds of up to 500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 450 MB/s, significantly accelerating daily computing tasks.
This SSD is designed for operational resilience, offering shock and vibration resistance to protect critical business data, alongside a robust Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1,000,000 hours. Its compact 7mm height ensures broad compatibility across various system form factors, making it an ideal upgrade for enhancing existing IT infrastructure.
- Core Functionality: Provides 960GB of high-speed solid-state storage, enabling rapid data access and application loading to keep business operations running smoothly.
- Enhanced Responsiveness: Achieves read speeds of 500 MB/s and write speeds of 450 MB/s, eliminating system bottlenecks and improving overall workstation performance for staff.
- Durable Design: Engineered with shock and vibration resistance, safeguarding valuable business data against physical impacts and ensuring continuous operation in dynamic environments.
- Energy Efficiency: Operates with low power consumption (max 0.642 W), contributing to reduced energy costs and extending battery life for mobile business users.
- Operational Value: Offers a 1,000,000-hour MTBF, signifying long-term reliability and reducing the frequency of hardware replacements, which lowers total cost of ownership.
The Kingston A400 960GB SATA3 SSD is a reliable and cost-effective solution for businesses aiming to boost system performance and extend the lifespan of their existing IT assets.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
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What This Solves
Workstation Performance Upgrade
Many businesses operate with older desktops and laptops that suffer from slow mechanical hard drives, leading to reduced employee efficiency. This SSD provides a significant performance boost, dramatically cutting boot times and accelerating application launches for all staff.
Small business offices, mid-market corporate environments, remote work setups, educational institutions
Extending Hardware Lifecycle
Replacing entire fleets of computers can be a substantial capital expense for growing businesses, even when only storage performance is a bottleneck. Upgrading to this SSD extends the useful life of existing PCs, delaying costly full system refreshes while improving daily operational speed.
Budget-conscious SMBs, IT departments managing aging assets, organizations with staggered upgrade cycles
Reliable Data Storage
Businesses require storage solutions that protect critical operational data from common physical stresses like bumps or vibrations, especially in mobile or active environments. This SSD offers enhanced durability with shock and vibration resistance, ensuring data integrity and system uptime.
Field service teams, manufacturing floor workstations, mobile sales forces, general office environments
Key Features
SSD capacity: 960 GB
Provides ample high-speed storage for operating systems, critical business applications, and large data files, reducing the need for frequent data offloading.
Read speed: 500 MB/s
Ensures near-instantaneous system boot-ups and rapid loading of demanding business software, minimizing employee wait times.
Write speed: 450 MB/s
Accelerates file transfers, data backups, and content creation tasks, enabling faster completion of daily operational workflows.
Mean time between failures (MTBF): 1,000,000 h
Delivers enterprise-grade reliability and extended operational lifespan, significantly reducing the risk of unexpected drive failures and associated downtime.
Protection features: Shock resistant, Vibration proof
Safeguards critical business data against physical impacts and environmental stresses, ensuring data integrity in diverse work settings.
Industry Applications
Legal & Professional Services
To accelerate document processing and database access for legal professionals and accounting firms, improving workflow efficiency.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
For upgrading clinical workstations or administrative PCs, ensuring faster access to patient records and medical applications.
Retail & Hospitality
For enhancing point-of-sale (POS) systems or back-office computers, ensuring quick transaction processing and inventory management.
Education & Research
To improve performance of student workstations or administrative computers, enabling faster boot times and application loading in labs and offices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of systems is the Kingston A400 960GB SSD compatible with?
This SSD is compatible with any desktop PC or laptop that supports a standard 2.5-inch SATA III drive bay. Its 7mm height ensures it fits into most modern and older systems.
How much faster is this SSD compared to a traditional hard drive?
The Kingston A400 SSD is up to 10 times faster than a traditional 7200RPM hard drive, with read speeds of 500 MB/s and write speeds of 450 MB/s, drastically improving system responsiveness.
Does this SSD require any special software or drivers for installation?
No, the Kingston A400 SSD uses standard SATA drivers that are typically built into modern operating systems, allowing for straightforward plug-and-play installation without additional software.
Can this 960GB SSD be used as a primary boot drive for an operating system?
Yes, the 960GB capacity is ideal for use as a primary boot drive, providing ample space for the operating system, essential business applications, and user data while ensuring rapid system startup.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
3 Years
Warranty is provided directly by the manufacturer and covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
Return Policy
Returns subject to manufacturer approval
Hardware returns are governed by the manufacturer's return policy. Some products are non-returnable or subject to restocking fees. Defective items are handled under the manufacturer warranty. Contact Zent Networks before initiating any return.