What are the sequential speeds of the WD Blue SN5100 500GB?

Sequential read reaches 6,600 MB/s and write 5,600 MB/s per SSD Wiki and SanDisk specs. These PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe speeds, aided by nCache 4.0, handle large file copies efficiently in consumer and light pro setups.

What is the endurance rating?

300 TBW as per SanDisk Official, suitable for everyday workloads. This QLC drive with BiCS8 218-layer NAND and Polaris 3 controller ensures reliability over 300 terabytes written.

What form factor and interface does it use?

M.2 2280 form factor with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 interface, compatible with prior PCIe slots. Dimensions: 80x22x2.38mm, fitting standard desktops and laptops per SanDisk Official.

What NAND technology is employed?

SanDisk BiCS8 218-layer QLC 3D NAND at 3,600 MT/s, DRAM-less with HMB. Provides cost-effective high capacity and performance as detailed in SSD Wiki.

What are the power and temperature specs?

Active power 3.8W read/write, operating 0°C to 85°C, non-operating -40°C to 85°C per SanDisk Official and SSD Wiki. Efficient for laptops and dense systems.

Is it compatible with my system?

Yes, works in any M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe 4.0 or earlier. Includes ATA Security passthrough over NVMe for broad OS compatibility per Western Digital Datasheet.

WDS500G5B0E-00CPE0 - WD WD Blue SN5100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD

Name: WDS500G5B0E-00CPE0 - WD WD Blue SN5100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WDS500G5B0E-00CPE0

WDS500G5B0E-00CPE0 - WD WD Blue SN5100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 (SKU: WDS500G5B0E-00CPE0) is a consumer-grade internal NVMe SSD in the 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 category. It features SanDisk BiCS8 218-layer QLC 3D NAND at 3,600 MT/s, delivering sequential read speeds up to 6,600 MB/s and write speeds up to 5,600 MB/s. Random performance reaches 660,000 read IOPS and 1,100,000 write IOPS, supported by a SanDisk Polaris 3 4-channel controller and nCache 4.0 SLC caching. The M.2 2280 form factor ensures compatibility with PCIe 4.0 and prior systems requiring an M.2 2280 slot. Endurance is rated at 300 TBW, with active power consumption of 3.8W and operating temperatures from 0°C to 85°C. Dimensions are 80mm x 22mm x 2.38mm, weighing 5.7g. It complies with RoHS, TCG Pyrite 2.01, and ATA Security passthrough over NVMe. Ideal for bulk IT procurement in everyday computing, content creation, and light professional workloads where cost-effective high-speed storage is needed.

6,600 MB/s read, 5,600 MB/s write speeds
660K read / 1.1M write IOPS performance
300 TBW endurance rating
PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 interface
M.2 2280 form factor, BiCS8 QLC NAND
3.8W power, 0-85°C operation

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	WDS500G5B0E-00CPE0
Brand	Western Digital
Condition	New
Model	WD Blue SN5100
Technology	SanDisk BiCS8 218-layer QLC 3D NAND; 3,600 MT/s
Product Line	WD Blue
Product Type	Internal NVMe SSD
Compatibility	PCIe 4.0 and Prior; M.2 2280 Slot

Power Consumption

Active Power Consumption	3.8W (Read/Write)

Compatible systems

Universal M.2 2280 NVMe compatibility with any PCIe 4.0 or prior system; supports Windows, macOS, Linux

Any Any
Model: Any
Form factor: M.2 2280 slot
Generation: Any
Compatible with PCIe 4.0 and prior systems supporting M.2 2280 NVMe drives

Best for

Everyday Computing
Delivers 6,600 MB/s read and 5,600 MB/s write speeds with 660K/1.1M IOPS for fast OS boot times and app loading in desktops and laptops.
Content Creation
SanDisk nCache 4.0 sustains performance for large file transfers, paired with 300 TBW endurance suitable for photo/video editing workflows.
AI Workflows
PCIe 4.0 x4 interface and BiCS8 QLC NAND accelerate data access in AI-enabled tasks, with low 3.8W power draw for efficient operation.
Gaming Systems
High random IOPS reduce load times in games, compatible with M.2 2280 slots in PCIe 4.0 gaming rigs.

Endurance TBW	300 TBW
Random Read IOPS	660,000 IOPS
Random Write IOPS	1,100,000 IOPS
Sequential Read Speed	6,600 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	5,600 MB/s

WD WD Blue SN5100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD

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Weight	5.7g
Dimensions	Length: 80mm; Width: 22mm; Height: 2.38mm

Operating Temperature	0°C to 85°C
Non-Operating Temperature	-40°C to 85°C

WD WD Blue SN5100 500GB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD

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