WD Blue SA510 250GB M.2 SATA SSD

The Western Digital Blue SA510 is a solid-state drive specifically designed for mainstream PC and laptop users seeking a storage upgrade. This internal device adheres to the M.2 2280 standard and connects via the SATA 6 Gbit/s interface, ensuring broad compatibility with systems that do not utilize NVMe protocols. Offering 250 GB of storage capacity, the drive integrates Sandisk 3D NAND flash technology, providing a substantial performance improvement over mechanical hard drives for everyday computing tasks.

Performance metrics include sequential read speeds up to 560 MB/s and sequential write speeds reaching 440 MB/s. Furthermore, the drive achieves random read performance of 80,000 IOPS and random write performance of 78,000 IOPS. These specifications facilitate rapid application launches and reduce file transfer latency, optimizing the user workflow in content creation and general office environments.

Designed for long-term use, the SA510 carries an endurance rating of 100 TBW and supports a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1.75 million hours. The SSD includes SMART monitoring and ECC data integrity features. Measuring 2.38 mm in height, this compact unit is suitable for installation in slimline notebooks and small form factor desktop systems where space constraints are common.

• Storage capacity: 250 GB
• Form factor: M.2 2280
• Interface: SATA 6 Gbit/s
• Sequential read speed: 560 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: 440 MB/s
• Random read performance: 80,000 IOPS
• Random write performance: 78,000 IOPS
• Endurance rating: 100 TBW
• MTBF rating: 1.75 million hours
• Includes SMART support and ECC technology