Kingston part number SA1000M8-480G identifies the Kingston SA1000M8/480G A1000 480GB TLC PCI-Express 3.0 x2 M.2 Solid State Drive, an enterprise-grade Solid State Drives unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 480 GB, range of 2 m, features of TLC NAND. Typical workloads include VMware ESXi datastores, Veeam / Rubrik / Cohesity backup repositories, RDBMS data files (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle), and log-tier storage for Splunk and Elastic. Pro Disk Network sources the SA1000M8-480G through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The SA1000M8-480G is a Kingston solid state drives component with capacity 480 GB, range 2 m, features TLC NAND. Pricing on the SA1000M8-480G is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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Quick Answer: Will the SA1000M8-480G fit my system?
The SA1000M8-480G is a Kingston solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the SA1000M8-480G ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the SA1000M8-480G same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
The SA1000M8-480G is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Citrix / Horizon VDI — Linked-clone master images and write-cache disks. Lower DWPD acceptable since VDI write patterns are bursty.
NoSQL & Real-Time Analytics — MongoDB, Cassandra, ClickHouse, Druid hot-tier nodes. NVMe variant strongly preferred over SAS/SATA for query latency.
Hypervisor Boot — ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox boot drives. Read-intensive (1 DWPD) is sufficient. Mirror two drives for redundancy.
What is the SA1000M8-480G?
The SA1000M8-480G is a Kingston enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 480 GB and range 2 m, manufactured by Kingston. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of SA1000M8-480G
Pros
Direct-to-rack shipping on multi-pack orders
Sequential serial-number bundling for cluster builds
Cons
Not recommended for OLTP databases above 50 TPS
Mechanical drive — expect 5–10W idle power per unit
3.5" form factor only — confirm caddy fit before ordering
Frequently Asked Questions about SA1000M8-480G
Is the SA1000M8-480G a genuine Kingston part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every SA1000M8-480G as factory-original Kingston inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Kingston servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the SA1000M8-480G fit my system?
The SA1000M8-480G is a Kingston solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the SA1000M8-480G ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the SA1000M8-480G same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the SA1000M8-480G?
New SA1000M8-480G units carry the full Kingston manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the SA1000M8-480G?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.