Dell 480GB 2.5-inch SATA 6Gbps SSD — KCT7J

This is a 480GB 2.5-inch SATA SSD on a 6Gbps SATA interface, sold under Dell part number KCT7J (Micron manufactured), maker model MTFDDAK480TDS.

Dell part numbers identify the exact revision, which matters more than the description when several look-alike parts exist. Keeping a spare drive per array shortens the time an array runs degraded after a failure. Dell-labelled drives carry Dell firmware, which is what PowerEdge RAID controllers expect to see. Flash drives like this suit boot volumes, virtual machine datastores and database logs, where access time matters more than raw capacity. The 512e format pairs 4K physical sectors with 512-byte emulation, so current controllers and operating systems use it without special set-up. It is meant for PowerEdge servers and PowerVault arrays with 2.5-inch SATA bays. As a read intensive drive it is rated for read-heavy workloads. It runs from a SATA port or from most server RAID controllers and HBAs. Matching the Dell part number KCT7J against your system's parts list is the surest way to confirm the drive fits.

Condition is certified refurbished, and each drive is inspected, bench-tested and wiped in Johannesburg.