SanDisk Ultra II 480GB
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| SanDisk Ultra II 480GB | 480 | 1426 | 516 | 498 | 264.30 | 192.74 | 0.12 | 0.05 |
| SanDisk Ultra II 480GB | 480 | 1401 | 508 | 485 | 361.63 | 271.29 | 0.15 | 0.05 |
| SanDisk Ultra II 480GB | 480 | 1256 | 475 | 348 | 360.83 | 260.02 | 0.16 | 0.09 |
| SanDisk Ultra II 480GB | 480 | 1213 | 453 | 427 | 232.49 | 136.84 | 0.26 | 0.11 |
| SanDisk Ultra II 480GB | 480 | 1012 | 514 | 498 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| SanDisk Ultra II 480GB | 480 | 918 | 464 | 446 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| SanDisk Ultra II 480GB | 480 | 792 | 261 | 238 | 196.79 | 192.77 | 0.12 | 0.06 |
| SanDisk Ultra II 480GB | 480 | 636 | 233 | 225 | 101.94 | 44.44 | 0.39 | 0.33 |
The measurement of the SanDisk Ultra II 480GB was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the SanDisk Ultra II 480GB under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the SanDisk Ultra II 480GB should be used.
The SanDisk Ultra II 480GB is a solid-state drive (SSD) known for its performance and reliability. SanDisk's Ultra II series is designed to deliver strong performance while being energy efficient and is well suited for use in laptops, desktop PCs and other systems. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Description
The SanDisk Ultra II 480GB is a 2.5-inch SSD that can significantly improve the storage space and speed of a system. It uses NAND flash memory technology to provide a fast and reliable storage solution that is significantly faster compared to traditional hard drives.
Technical details
- Capacity: 480 GB (Gigabytes) – Provides ample storage for operating systems, applications, large media files and personal data. The capacity is sufficient to provide a good balance between storage space and cost.
- Form Factor: 2.5 inch – The standard form factor for many SSDs and hard drives, suitable for laptops, desktop PCs and external enclosures.
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s) – Also known as SATA 3.0, this interface enables data transfer rates of up to 6 Gb/s and is backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s).
- NAND Type: TLC NAND Flash – Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND offers a good balance between cost and performance by storing three bits per cell while providing high storage density.
- Controller: SanDisk Controller – The SSD's internal controller optimizes data processing and ensures efficient management of storage resources.
- Read/Write Speeds: Up to 550 MB/s read and 500 MB/s write speeds – These speeds ensure fast data transfers and overall faster system performance.
- Average Access Time: Nearly Instantaneous – SSDs offer near-instantaneous access time compared to traditional hard drives, improving system responsiveness.
Features
- Performance Boost: The SSD significantly improves system performance compared to traditional hard drives. This results in faster system boots, faster application launches and overall better response time.
- Energy Efficiency: SSDs like the Ultra II are more energy efficient than hard drives, resulting in better battery life in laptops and lower power consumption in desktop PCs.
- Silent Operation: Since SSDs have no moving parts, they operate silently, which contributes to quieter system operation.
- Durability: The SSD is more robust against physical shocks and vibrations compared to hard drives, making it ideal for mobile and portable applications.
- Security Technologies: The SanDisk Ultra II may include features such as hardware-based encryption and protection against sudden power outages to ensure data integrity.
Areas of application
- System Upgrade: Ideal for upgrading existing hard drives in laptops or desktop PCs to significantly improve system performance and speed.
- New System: Can be used as the main drive in new computers to provide a fast and reliable storage solution.
- External Storage Solutions: Can be used in external enclosures to provide portable and fast storage solutions.
- Gaming: Ideal for gaming PCs as the fast read and write speeds reduce loading times of games and applications.
- Creative applications: Especially useful for editing large media files, such as video and photo editing, where fast data access is critical.
Security aspects
- Regular backups: Even though SSDs are reliable, it is important to regularly back up important data to avoid data loss in case of hardware failure or other problems.
- Maintenance and Checking: The SSD should be checked regularly for its health and performance, especially during heavy use or if there are signs of performance problems.
In summary, the SanDisk Ultra II 480GB offers excellent performance and reliability for a wide range of applications. With its fast data transfer, energy-efficient operation and robust construction, it is an excellent choice for users who want to make a noticeable difference in both system performance and data storage.
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SanDisk Ultra II 480GB and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of SanDisk Ultra II 480GB.
The SanDisk Ultra II 480GB is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the SanDisk Ultra II 480GB regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.