WD Blue SN5100 500GB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD

The Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 is a solid-state drive designed to upgrade system responsiveness in modern laptops and desktop computers. This drive uses the NVMe 1.4 protocol over a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, ensuring high-speed data access for rapid boot times and quick application loading. It utilizes robust 3D NAND flash technology to maintain consistent throughput during demanding productivity and creative workloads.

In the compact M.2 2280 form factor, the 500GB model fits readily into systems where internal space is restricted. Performance metrics include sequential read speeds up to 6600 MB/s and sequential write speeds reaching 5600 MB/s. Reliability is documented by a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of 1,750,000 hours, supporting long-term operation. The unit also integrates security features, including TCG Pyrite 2.01 support for user data protection.

• 500 GB storage capacity
• M.2 2280 form factor
• PCIe Gen4 x4 interface
• Utilizes 3D NAND technology
• Endurance rating 300 TBW
• MTBF 1,750,000 hours
• Supports hardware encryption (TCG Pyrite 2.01)
• Random read performance 660,000 IOPS
• Maximum power consumption 3.8 W