XLR8 SSD features a 2.5" SATA III, 6 Gbps interface, support 256-bit AES encryption & is powered by the Sand Force 2281 controller, offering up to 500 MB/s seq. read, 450MB/s seq. write speeds, & 60, 000 random read/write IOPS. Manufactured in the USA & designed for long term photo/video storage & home usage such as web browsing, emails, faster operating system & program launching.