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 arrives in M.2 2280 form factor, fitting standard NVMe slots with single-sided PCB design and weighing approximately 7 g. This PCIe Gen4 x4 drive delivers sequential read speeds up to 5,600 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 4,000 MB/s, making it a capable option for storage architects and IT procurement teams evaluating next-generation NVMe solutions.
Built by Western Digital under the WD Blue SN5100 series, the drive uses 3D NAND TLC flash memory paired with HMB (Host Memory Buffer) architecture for DRAM-less performance. The WDS500G5B0E part number provides 500 GB of capacity and operates across a 0°C to 70°C temperature range, with idle power consumption of approximately 50 mW and active read power at approximately 6.5 W. The NVMe protocol interface ensures compatibility with modern enterprise platforms requiring high-speed storage expansion without legacy baggage.
Enterprise Application Scenarios
- High-throughput data center refresh projects where PCIe Gen4 sequential performance directly improves boot times and application launch responsiveness
- Virtualized workloads benefiting from the 5,600 MB/s read capability to reduce VM provisioning windows and snapshot recovery latency
- Edge computing deployments requiring low idle power consumption of approximately 50 mW to minimize thermal output in space-constrained cabinets
- Mixed-workload storage arrays where 4,000 MB/s sequential write speed and DRAM-less design reduce overall system cost-per-TB without sacrificing throughput
- Compact server configurations leveraging the 80 mm x 22 mm x 2.38 mm dimensions to maximize density in single-socket or dual-socket appliances
Western Digital backs this drive with established enterprise support channels. To discuss capacity planning, bulk pricing, or integration with your existing infrastructure, contact Omnixon Global for an RFQ.
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.