WD Blue SN5100 2TB NVMe SSD, PCIe Gen 4.0, up to 7,100 MB/s read speeds

Overview

The SanDisk WD Blue SN5100 is a 2TB internal solid state drive for consumer systems. Its NVMe protocol and PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface support fast project workflows, file transfers, and everyday storage tasks.

Key Features

• 2TB capacity in an M.2 2280 form factor
• 3D NAND memory components with no DRAM and HMB cache
• nCache 4.0 technology for copying large files or project folders
• TCG Pyrite 2.01 encryption
• Downloadable tools for data migration, drive monitoring, and updates

Performance

The drive provides up to 7,100 MBps maximum sequential read and up to 6,700 MBps maximum sequential write performance. Its maximum 4KB random performance is up to 1,000,000 IOPS for reads and up to 1,300,000 IOPS for writes.

Design

The M.2 2280 drive measures 2.38mm in height, 22mm in width, and 80mm in depth. It weighs 5.7g and does not include a heatsink.

Connectivity & Compatibility

The internal SSD uses a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface and NVMe protocol in an M.2 2280 form factor. It is specified for consumer use.

Reliability & Durability

The drive is rated for 600TB terabytes written and has an MTTF of 1.75 Million hours. Operating temperature is 32ºF to 185ºF (0ºC to 85ºC), while storage temperature is -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC). Maximum shock resistance is 1,500G @ 0.5 ms half sine. Operating vibration is 5 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz, 3 axes, and non-operating vibration is 4.9 gRMS, 7-800 Hz, 3 axes.

Software & Tools

Download Acronis True Image for SANDISK data migration software to transfer files to the SSD. The downloadable SANDISK Dashboard application monitors SSD performance and checks for updates.

Specifications

• Brand: SanDisk
• Series: WD Blue
• Model: SN5100
• Part Number: WDS200T5B0E-00CPE0
• Device Type: Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Capacity: 2TB
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Memory Components: 3D NAND
• Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x4
• Protocol: NVMe
• Cache: No DRAM (HMB)
• Encryption: TCG Pyrite 2.01
• Max Sequential Read: Up to 7100 MBps
• Max Sequential Write: Up to 6700 MBps
• 4KB Random Read: Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: Up to 1,300,000 IOPS
• Terabytes Written (TBW): 600TB
• MTTF: 1.75 Million hours
• HeatSink: without HeatSink
• Operating Temperature: 32ºF to 185ºF (0ºC to 85ºC)
• Storage Temperature: -40ºF to 185ºF (-40ºC to 85ºC)
• Max Shock Resistance: 1,500G @ 0.5 ms half sine
• Height: 2.38mm
• Width: 22mm
• Depth: 80mm
• Weight: 5.7g