WD Blue SN5100 4TB NVMe SSD, PCIe Gen 4.0, up to 6,900 MB/s read speeds

Overview

The Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 is a 4TB internal NVMe SSD for desktop and laptop users who need PCIe 4.0 storage for large files, creative projects, and everyday workloads.

Key Features

• 4TB capacity for storing large projects and files
• PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface
• QLC 3D CBA NAND memory components
• SANDISK nCache 4.0 technology for copying large files or project folders
• Downloadable tools for data migration and drive monitoring

Performance

The SSD provides up to 6,900 MB/s sequential read and up to 6,700 MB/s sequential write performance. Rated 4KB random performance reaches up to 900,000 IOPS read and up to 1,100,000 IOPS write.

Design

The M.2 2280 form factor measures 2.38mm in height, 22mm in width, and 80mm in depth. Weight is 5.7g.

Connectivity & Compatibility

The drive uses the NVMe protocol over a PCI-Express 4.0 x4 interface and is intended for desktop and laptop users.

Reliability & Durability

The SSD is rated for 1,200TB written and has an MTTF of 1.75 Million hours. Operating temperature is 32°F to 185°F (0°C to 85°C), while storage temperature is -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C). Maximum shock resistance is 1,500G @ 0.5 ms half sine. Operating vibration is 5 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz, 3 axes; non-operating vibration is 4.9 gRMS, 7-800 Hz, 3 axes.

Software & Tools

Acronis True Image for SANDISK data migration software is available for download to transfer files to the drive. The downloadable SANDISK Dashboard application supports SSD performance monitoring and update checks.

Specifications

• Brand: Western Digital
• Model: WDS400T5B0E-00CPE0
• Device Type: Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Used For: Consumer
• Capacity: 4TB
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Memory Components: QLC 3D CBA NAND
• Interface: PCI-Express 4.0 x4
• Protocol: NVMe
• Cache: No DRAM (HMB)
• Encryption: TCG Pyrite 2.01, ATA security passthrough over NVMe
• Max Sequential Read: Up to 6900 MBps
• Max Sequential Write: Up to 6700 MBps
• 4KB Random Read: Up to 900,000 IOPS
• 4KB Random Write: Up to 1,100,000 IOPS
• Terabytes Written (TBW): 1200TB
• MTTF: 1.75 Million hours
• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 185°F (0°C to 85°C)
• Storage Temperature: -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
• Max Shock Resistance: 1,500G @ 0.5 ms half sine
• Height: 2.38mm
• Width: 22mm
• Depth: 80mm
• Weight: 5.7g