We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Green M.2 2280 circuit board with gold edge connector and black controller chip

SanDisk

SanDisk WDS100T5B0E-00CPE0 SN5100 1TB internal SSD

SKU CH-A9G5-ZMKNN MPN WDS100T5B0E-00CPE0

M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with 1 TB capacity, PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, up to 7100 MB/s sequential read and 6700 MB/s write, DRAM-less design using HMB and 3D NAND

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity1TB
  • Memory Components3D NAND
  • InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4

Capacity 1TB

  • Accelerate AI workloads with PCIe 4.0 read speeds up to 7100 MB/s
  • Store large projects on 1TB capacity using SanDisk 3D CBA NAND
  • Transfer big files quickly via nCache 4.0 technology
  • Protect data with TCG Pyrite 2.01 encryption standard
  • Maintain reliability with 1.75 million hours MTTF rating

What it is

The WD Blue SN5100 is a 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD built with 3D NAND. It targets consumers who want faster system responsiveness for everyday workloads and AI-enabled applications. The drive fits standard laptop and desktop slots without a heatsink.

Deciding spec

The interface is PCIe 4.0 x4, which determines whether your platform can deliver the advertised throughput. If the motherboard or laptop only supports PCIe 3.0, sequential speeds will be limited to that generation's ceiling.

Capacity and headroom

One terabyte holds the operating system, a large game library and active project files with room to spare. Sustained write performance of 6700 MBps handles heavy file copies, while the 1.75 million hour MTTF rating supports long-term daily use. The drive operates from 0°C to 85°C without thermal throttling under typical loads.

Highlights

  • Accelerate AI workloads with PCIe 4.0 read speeds up to 7100 MB/s
  • Store large projects on 1TB capacity using SanDisk 3D CBA NAND
  • Transfer big files quickly via nCache 4.0 technology
  • Protect data with TCG Pyrite 2.01 encryption standard
  • Maintain reliability with 1.75 million hours MTTF rating

Specifications

BrandSanDisk
SeriesWD Blue
ModelSN5100
Part NumberWDS100T5B0E-00CPE0
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity1TB
Memory Components3D NAND
InterfacePCI-Express 4.0 x4
ProtocolNVMe
CacheNo DRAM (HMB)
EncryptionTCG Pyrite 2.01
Max Sequential ReadUp to 7100 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 6700 MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 1,000,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 1,300,000 IOPS
MTTF1.75 Million hours
HeatSinkwithout HeatSink
Operating Temperature32°F to 185°F (0°C to 85°C)
Storage Temperature-40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C)
Max Shock Resistance1,500G @ 0.5 ms half sine
Max Vibration ResistanceOperating Vibration: 5 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz, 3 axes
Non-operating Vibration: 4.9 gRMS, 7-800 Hz, 3 axes
Height2.38mm
Width22mm
Depth80mm
Weight5.7g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 22 mm

Other versions of this model

2 more in the same range

Same family, different memory, cooler or clock — compare before you commit.

Questions about this item

What does the 7,100 MB/s read figure mean once the drive is installed?

That is the maximum sequential read speed the SN5100 can reach over a PCIe 4.0 x4 link; real-world throughput depends on the motherboard slot, workload and thermal conditions.

Which interface and standard does the WDS100T5B0E-00CPE0 use, and what does that cap in practice?

It uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface, so the practical ceiling is the 7,100 MB/s read and 6,700 MB/s write limits quoted for this model.

What physical slot and mounting does the 1 TB SN5100 need to fit?

It requires an M.2 2280 slot (22 mm wide, 80 mm long) and ships without a heatsink, so the board must provide its own cooling if needed.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.