Samsung 860 EVO 500GB 2.5in SATA III Internal SSD MZ-76E500E
The Samsung 860 EVO 500GB 2.5-inch SATA III Internal SSD provides a significant performance upgrade for business PCs and laptops, featuring 256-bit AES hardware encryption and a robust 1.5 million hour MTBF for enduring reliability.
- Accelerated Performance: Achieve read speeds up to 550 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s, significantly reducing application load times and improving employee productivity.
- Hardware Data Security: Benefit from 256-bit AES hardware encryption and Opal SSC 2.0 support, safeguarding sensitive business data at rest against unauthorized access.
- Enhanced System Reliability: Leverage a 1.5 million hour Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and V-NAND technology, ensuring consistent uptime and minimizing data loss risks for critical workstations.
- Broad Compatibility: The standard 2.5-inch form factor and SATA III interface ensure frictionless integration into most existing business desktops and laptops, simplifying IT upgrades.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SSD, identified by MPN MZ-76E500E, is a 2.5-inch SATA III internal solid-state drive engineered to boost the performance of mainstream business PCs and laptops. It features 500 GB of MLC NAND flash memory, delivering sequential read speeds up to 550 MB/s and write speeds up to 520 MB/s, ensuring rapid application loading and file transfers.
Beyond speed, this SSD integrates advanced security with 256-bit AES hardware encryption, IEEE 1667 (eDrive), and Opal SSC 2.0, providing enterprise-grade data protection. Its robust Samsung MJX controller and V-NAND technology contribute to an impressive 1.5 million hour MTBF and a high TBW rating of 4800, ensuring long-term operational stability and data integrity for critical business applications.
- Rapid System Responsiveness: Experience significantly faster boot times and application launches with 550 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write speeds, reducing employee wait times.
- Advanced Data Protection: Secure sensitive company data with integrated 256-bit AES hardware encryption and Opal SSC 2.0, meeting stringent compliance requirements for data at rest.
- Exceptional Durability: Rely on a 1.5 million hour MTBF and V-NAND technology, minimizing the risk of drive failure and ensuring continuous access to business-critical information.
- Optimized Power Efficiency: Benefit from DevSlp support, reducing power consumption to 2 mW in device sleep mode, which extends laptop battery life and lowers energy costs.
- Proactive Health Monitoring: Utilize S.M.A.R.T. support to monitor drive health proactively, enabling IT teams to anticipate and prevent potential failures before they impact operations.
The Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SSD is a strategic upgrade for businesses prioritizing both workstation performance and robust data security.
Technical Specifications
1Performance & Business Impact
2Connectivity & I/O
3Physical & Environmental
4Lifecycle, Warranty & Compliance
Full Specifications
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What This Solves
Accelerate Business Workstations
Small businesses often struggle with slow, aging computers that hinder employee productivity and cause frustration. Upgrading to the Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SSD dramatically improves boot times, application loading, and overall system responsiveness, enabling staff to work more efficiently.
Growing mid-market companies, small business offices, remote work environments, educational institutions
Secure Endpoint Data
Organizations handling sensitive client or proprietary data face constant threats of data breaches and compliance mandates. This SSD's 256-bit AES hardware encryption and Opal SSC 2.0 capabilities provide a robust layer of data protection at rest, crucial for meeting regulatory requirements.
Law firms, healthcare providers, financial services, government agencies, any data-sensitive business
Enhance System Reliability & Uptime
Unreliable storage can lead to costly downtime and potential data loss, impacting business continuity. With a 1.5 million hour MTBF and advanced V-NAND technology, the 860 EVO 500GB SSD offers exceptional durability and consistent performance, minimizing operational disruptions.
Manufacturing facilities, logistics operations, administrative offices, critical infrastructure support teams
Key Features
SSD capacity: 500 GB
Provides ample storage for operating systems, essential business applications, and critical data, ensuring sufficient space without compromising performance.
Read speed: 550 MB/s
Enables near-instantaneous access to files and rapid application launches, significantly reducing employee wait times and boosting daily productivity.
Security algorithms: 256-bit AES
Safeguards sensitive business data with hardware-level encryption, protecting against unauthorized access and supporting compliance with data privacy regulations.
Mean time between failures (MTBF): 1500000 h
Ensures exceptional drive longevity and reliability, minimizing the risk of unexpected failures and associated data loss or system downtime.
TBW rating: 4800
Indicates extreme endurance for write-intensive workloads, ensuring the drive maintains performance and integrity over an extended operational lifespan in business environments.
Industry Applications
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and accounting practices deploy this SSD for secure, fast workstation storage, protecting sensitive client data with 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
Finance & Insurance
Banks and insurance carriers utilize this SSD to enhance data security on employee endpoints and accelerate financial application performance, supporting compliance needs.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Clinics and medical labs benefit from this SSD's hardware encryption to help secure patient health information (PHI) on workstations, while improving application responsiveness.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups use this SSD in POS systems and back-office PCs for reliable, secure storage of transaction data and improved operational speed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of performance improvement can I expect by upgrading to this SSD?
Upgrading to the Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SSD can lead to significantly faster boot times, quicker application loading, and more responsive multitasking compared to traditional hard drives, thanks to its 550 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write speeds.
Is the Samsung 860 EVO compatible with older computers?
Yes, the Samsung 860 EVO uses a standard 2.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface, making it broadly compatible with most desktops and laptops that support SATA connections, including many older models.
How does the hardware encryption work on this SSD?
The Samsung 860 EVO features 256-bit AES hardware encryption, which encrypts data automatically at the drive level without impacting performance. It also supports IEEE 1667 (eDrive) and TCG Opal SSC 2.0, allowing for integration with system-level encryption management tools like Microsoft BitLocker.
What is the lifespan of the Samsung 860 EVO 500GB SSD?
This SSD is designed for long-term reliability, boasting a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1.5 million hours and a Total Bytes Written (TBW) rating of 4800. This indicates robust endurance for typical business workloads over many years of operation.
Warranty & Returns
Manufacturer Warranty
Manufacturer warranty applies. Contact Zent Networks for warranty terms specific to this product.
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.