Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the Samsung MZ-N5E500 (MZ-N5E500 - Samsung 850 EVO Series 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 3D NAND 512MB Cache (SED) M.2 2280 Solid State Drive) is a Solid State Drives component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include interface of SATA, data rate of 6 Gb/s, cache of 512MB. Appropriate for OS boot tier (Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu Server, ESXi), application data tier, database log volumes, and tier-2 capacity in mixed-storage clusters. Pro Disk Network maintains the MZ-N5E500 in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The MZ-N5E500 is a Samsung solid state drives component with interface SATA, data rate 6 Gb/s, cache 512MB. Pro Disk Network sells the MZ-N5E500 for $233.68 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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The MZ-N5E500 is a Samsung 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 MZ-N5E500 ship?
If in stock, the MZ-N5E500 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The MZ-N5E500 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.
OLTP Database — SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle data and log volumes. Mixed-use SSDs (3 DWPD) recommended for transaction-heavy workloads.
VMware Datastore — ESXi 7/8 datastores hosting 30–80 VMs per drive. RAID 10 for write-intensive, RAID 5 for read-leaning VM mixes.
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.
What is the MZ-N5E500?
The MZ-N5E500 is a Samsung enterprise solid-state drive with interface SATA and data rate 6 Gb/s, manufactured by Samsung. 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 MZ-N5E500
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
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 MZ-N5E500
Is the MZ-N5E500 a genuine Samsung part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every MZ-N5E500 as factory-original Samsung inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Samsung servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the MZ-N5E500 fit my system?
The MZ-N5E500 is a Samsung 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 MZ-N5E500 ship?
If in stock, the MZ-N5E500 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the MZ-N5E500?
New MZ-N5E500 units carry the full Samsung 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 MZ-N5E500?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.