SanDisk Optimus 5100 500GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

SANDISK Optimus™ 5100 PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ SSD, 500GB, Read 6,600MB/s Write 5,600MB/s, 5 Yr Warranty

The SanDisk Optimus 5100 500GB NVMe M.2 SSD delivers sequential read speeds of up to 6,600 MB/s over a high-bandwidth PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, providing a responsive storage foundation for quick system boot-ups and rapid application loading. This drive utilises QLC 3D CBA NAND to balance high-speed performance with everyday reliability.

PCIe Gen4 performance for responsive daily computing

Operating on the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, this drive significantly reduces data bottlenecks compared to older SATA and PCIe 3.0 storage solutions. With sequential write speeds reaching up to 5,600 MB/s, transferring large files and installing software becomes a rapid process. Random read and write performance is equally robust, reaching up to 660,000 IOPS and 1,100,000 IOPS respectively, which ensures that multitasking and background system processes run smoothly without stuttering.

Efficient DRAM-less design with intelligent caching

To maintain high efficiency and manage power consumption, the drive features a DRAM-less architecture. Instead of dedicated onboard DRAM, it employs Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology, which allows the SSD to use a small portion of your system's main memory for map table caching. Performance is further sustained during heavy workloads by SanDisk nCache 4.0, an advanced SLC caching algorithm that dynamically manages write operations to maintain optimal throughput during extended file transfers.

Built for long-term reliability and data security

To handle daily read and write cycles, the drive features an endurance rating of 300 TBW (Terabytes Written) and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1,750,000 hours. It operates reliably across temperatures ranging from 0°C to 85°C, ensuring stable performance even in compact PC cases or laptops with limited airflow. Additionally, support for TCG Pyrite 2.01 encryption provides hardware-based security to help protect your sensitive data against unauthorised access.

Five-year limited warranty coverage

The drive is backed by a 5-year limited warranty, offering peace of mind and long-term support for your system upgrade or new PC build.

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