Dell M7N6F 480GB SATA 2.5-inch 6Gb/s Read-Intensive MLC SSD - 520 MB/s

Overview

The Dell M7N6F 480GB SATA 2.5-inch SSD is a read-intensive solid state drive designed for users who demand fast, reliable performance in a compact form factor. Built with high-quality MLC NAND flash, this drive delivers sustained sequential read speeds of up to 520 MB/s, making it ideal for data-heavy applications, boot drives, and storage upgrades in laptops, desktops and small form factor PCs. Its 6Gb/s SATA III interface ensures maximum bandwidth utilization, while the 2.5-inch design fits standard drive bays without the need for additional adapters.

Key Features

• 480GB capacity provides ample space for operating systems, applications and frequently accessed files
• Read-intensive MLC NAND delivers consistent high performance for read-heavy workloads
• Sequential read speed up to 520 MB/s for rapid data access and reduced load times
• 6Gb/s SATA III interface ensures full utilization of modern motherboard bandwidth
• 2.5-inch form factor compatible with most laptops, ultrabooks and small desktop chassis
• Low power consumption helps extend battery life in mobile devices and reduces overall system energy use

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: M7N6F
• Manufacturer: Dell
• Capacity: 480GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (7mm height)
• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
• Flash Type: MLC (Multi-Level Cell)
• Sequential Read Speed: up to 520 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: up to 450 MB/s
• Random Read IOPS (4K): up to 95,000
• Random Write IOPS (4K): up to 85,000
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 deg C
• Non-Operating Temperature: -40 to 85 deg C
• MTBF: 1.5 million hours
• Power Consumption (Active Read): 2.5W typical
• Power Consumption (Idle): 0.1W typical

Typical Applications

• Upgrading laptop or notebook storage for faster boot and application launch
• Desktop and all-in-one PCs that require high-speed read performance for gaming and media editing
• Workstations handling large datasets, databases and virtualization environments
• Thin clients and edge devices where space and power efficiency are critical
• Enterprise or small business deployments that need reliable, read-intensive storage without the cost of enterprise SSDs