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SanDisk

SanDisk WDS500G3B0A-00AXR0 500GB 2.5" SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-HY13-J2XR3 MPN WDS500G3B0A-00AXR0

A 2.5 inch SATA III solid-state drive with 500GB of 3D NAND TLC storage, DRAM cache and AES 256-bit encryption, reaching 560MB/s read and 510MB/s write speeds with 90000 read and 82000 write IOPS

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form Factor2.5"
  • Capacity500GB
  • Memory Components3D NAND TLC
  • InterfaceSATA III

Options 500GB

  • Faster creative workflows with sequential reads up to 560 MB/s
  • Responsive multitasking from 90,000 random read IOPS and 82,000 write IOPS
  • Data protected by hardware AES 256-bit encryption
  • Long-term reliability rated at 200 TB written and 1.75M hours MTTF
  • Low power draw extends laptop battery life with 36 mW idle and 12 mW DEVSLP

WD Blue SA510 500 GB SATA SSD

The WD Blue SA510 is a 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive built for consumer PCs and laptops that use the SATA III interface. It stores 500 GB on 3D NAND TLC memory with a DRAM cache and includes AES 256-bit hardware encryption for data security.

Upgrade from mechanical hard drives

Replacing a traditional hard drive with this SSD raises sequential read speeds to 560 MBps and write speeds to 510 MBps while delivering 90,000 random read IOPS and 82,000 random write IOPS. The jump is worth it when faster boot times, quicker application launches and lower power draw matter for daily creative or productivity workloads.

Check SATA port and 2.5-inch bay

Verify that the target system has a free SATA III port and a 2.5-inch drive bay or mounting bracket. Confirm the operating system supports AHCI mode for full performance and plan to use the included Acronis True Image software for drive cloning and the downloadable SSD Dashboard for health monitoring.

Highlights

  • Faster creative workflows with sequential reads up to 560 MB/s
  • Responsive multitasking from 90,000 random read IOPS and 82,000 write IOPS
  • Data protected by hardware AES 256-bit encryption
  • Long-term reliability rated at 200 TB written and 1.75M hours MTTF
  • Low power draw extends laptop battery life with 36 mW idle and 12 mW DEVSLP

Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
SeriesBlue SA510
ModelWDS500G3B0A
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form Factor2.5"
Capacity500GB
Memory Components3D NAND TLC
InterfaceSATA III
ProtocolSATA
CacheDRAM
EncryptionAES 256-bit encryption
Max Sequential ReadUp to 560 MBps
Max Sequential WriteUp to 510 MBps
4KB Random ReadUp to 90,000 IOPS
4KB Random WriteUp to 82,000 IOPS
Terabytes Written (TBW)200TB
MTTFUp to 1.75M hours
FeaturesUpgrade Your Creativity
Featuring read speeds up to 560MB/s (500GB and 1TB models), this fast SATA SSD delivers a performance boost that keeps up with your workloads so you can stay creative and be more productive.
Give Your PC a Makeove
Why buy an expensive new desktop? With capacities of up to 1TB, high endurance, plus low power draw for more laptop life between charges and reduced vibrations compared to HDDs, the WD Blue SA510 SATA SSD is the perfect drive for a powerful PC upgrade.
Help Protect Your Content
Clone your computer's entire hard drive to your WD Blue SA510 drive with
Power Consumption (Idle)Slumber (mW): 36
DEVSLP (mW): 12
Power Consumption (Active)Average Active Power (mW): 50
Max Read Operating (mW): 1,800
Max Write Operating6 (mW): 2,000
Operating Temperature0°C ~ +70°C
Storage Temperature-55°C ~ +85°C
Max Shock Resistance1,500G @ 0.5 msec half sine
Max Vibration ResistanceOperating Vibration: 5.0 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz
Non-operating Vibration: 4.9 gRMS, 7-800 Hz
Height7.00mm
Width69.85mm
Depth100.20mm
Weight34.60g
Shipping weight0.06 kg
Package size126 × 102 × 20 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the 2.5" WD Blue SA510 fit a standard 7 mm SATA drive bay?

Yes, the 2.5" form factor matches the common 7 mm laptop and desktop drive bay used for SATA SSDs.

What is the correct way to install the drive so the SATA data and power connectors seat fully?

Align the L-shaped SATA data and power plugs with the drive ports, press straight in until they click, then secure the drive with the chassis screws or caddy rails.

How can I check the 200 TBW endurance rating and drive health over time?

Use the downloadable Western Digital SSD Dashboard to monitor total bytes written, SMART attributes, temperature and remaining spare area.

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