WD Blue SN5100 500GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise SSDs
SKU: WDS500G5B0E | Part #: WDS500G5B0E | MPN: WDS500G5B0E
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About the WD Blue SN5100 500GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
The WD Blue SN5100 500GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD from Western Digital is enterprise-grade Enterprise SSDs hardware built for data centers. It features 500GB capacity, M.2 form factor, PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface, 6600MB/s Read speed. The Western Digital WD Blue SN5100 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD (WDS500G5B0E) is built on a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, delivering a substantial leap in bandwidth over previous-generation client drives. Leveraging WD's in-house flash technology and an advanced NVMe controller, the SN5100 targets mainstream to performance-oriented desktop and laptop deployments where read-intensive workloads and rapid application load times are priorities. The M.2 2280 form factor ensures broad compatibilit Available in brand new condition. Western Digital enterprise ssds products are trusted by enterprises and data centers worldwide. Available from Omnixon Global. Contact our sales team to request a quote.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise SSDs |
| SKU | WDS500G5B0E |
| Part Number | WDS500G5B0E |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Form Factor | M.2 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe |
| Speed | 6600MB/s Read |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WDS500G5B0E |
| Series | SN5100 |
| Capacity | 500 GB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) |
| NAND Flash Type | 3D NAND (TLC) |
| Cache Architecture | HMB (Host Memory Buffer), DRAM-less |
| Sequential Read Speed | Up to 5,600 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | Up to 4,000 MB/s |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
| Power Consumption (Active Read) | Approximately 6.5 W |
| Power Consumption (Active Write) | Approximately 4.2 W |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | Approximately 50 mW |
| Dimensions | 80 mm x 22 mm x 2.38 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 7 g |
| PCB | Single-sided |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10 / 11, Linux kernel 4.4+ |
Frequently Asked Questions about WD Blue SN5100 500GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD
What does the WD Blue SN5100 500GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD do?
At 500GB, the WD Blue SN5100 500GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the WD Blue SN5100 500GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD?
Key specifications for the WD Blue SN5100 500GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD: capacity 500GB; form factor M.2; interface PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe; 5 Years support; new condition; model WD Blue SN5100; capacity 500GB; interface PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe; form factor M.2; sequential read speed Up to 6600 MB/s; part number WDS500G5B0E. Manufacturer part number WDS500G5B0E. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the WD Blue SN5100 500GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD compatible with my infrastructure?
The WD Blue SN5100 500GB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD uses a PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface in a M.2 form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.