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Green rectangular M.2 2280 SATA SSD with gold edge connector and black label

SanDisk

SanDisk WDS500G3B0B-00AXS0 500GB M.2 2280 SATA internal SSD

SKU CH-EH2W-M0B6V MPN WDS500G3B0B-00AXS0

500GB M.2 2280 SATA internal SSD reaching 560MB/s read and 510MB/s write with 200TBW endurance

  • Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Used ForConsumer
  • Form FactorM.2 2280
  • Capacity500GB
  • InterfaceSATA III
  • ProtocolSATA

Options 500GB M.2

  • Fast sequential reads up to 560 MB/s for responsive creative workloads
  • Sequential writes up to 510 MB/s keep large file transfers moving quickly
  • High endurance rated at 200 TBW with 1.75M hours MTTF for long-term reliability
  • Low idle power draw of 36 mW slumber and 12 mW DEVSLP extends laptop battery life
  • Includes Acronis True Image cloning software plus WD SSD Dashboard for drive health monitoring

WD Blue SA510 SATA M.2 2280 500GB

This 500GB internal SSD uses the M.2 2280 form factor and a SATA III interface. It is built for consumer workloads such as creative applications, office productivity and general system responsiveness. The drive offers sequential reads up to 560 MBps and writes up to 510 MBps. Random performance reaches 90,000 read IOPS and 82,000 write IOPS.

SATA III practical limits

The SATA III interface caps throughput at 6 Gbps, so real-world speeds cannot exceed the drive's rated 560 MBps read and 510 MBps write. Endurance is rated at 200 TBW with an MTTF of 1.75M hours. Power draw is low at 36 mW idle and 50 mW average active, helping laptop battery life. Operating temperature spans 0 °C to 70 °C.

M.2 slot and SATA wiring check

Verify that your motherboard or laptop provides an M.2 slot keyed for SATA signalling and that the BIOS recognises SATA M.2 devices. The drive measures 2280 mm in length, so the slot must accommodate that size. Confirm you have a free SATA data header and power connection if the platform routes M.2 SATA through the chipset. Acronis True Image for Western Digital is included for cloning.

Highlights

  • Fast sequential reads up to 560 MB/s for responsive creative workloads
  • Sequential writes up to 510 MB/s keep large file transfers moving quickly
  • High endurance rated at 200 TBW with 1.75M hours MTTF for long-term reliability
  • Low idle power draw of 36 mW slumber and 12 mW DEVSLP extends laptop battery life
  • Includes Acronis True Image cloning software plus WD SSD Dashboard for drive health monitoring

Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
SeriesBlue SA510
ModelWDS500G3B0B
Device TypeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Used ForConsumer
Form FactorM.2 2280
Capacity500GB
InterfaceSATA III
ProtocolSATA
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
Height2.38mm
Width22.00mm
Depth80.00mm
Weight4.80g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 19 mm

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Questions about this item

Will this M.2 drive fit in a laptop that only has a 2.5-inch bay?

No, the drive uses the M.2 2280 form factor and requires an M.2 slot; it will not fit a 2.5-inch bay without an adapter.

What software is included to help migrate data from an old hard drive?

The drive includes Acronis True Image for Western Digital, which lets you clone your entire drive and provides backup with cyber protection.

How much power does the drive draw when the system is idle versus under heavy write load?

Idle power is 36 mW in slumber and 12 mW in DEVSLP; maximum write power is 2,000 mW.

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