Technical Snapshot

The WD Blue SA510 1TB SATA M.2 SSD is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive built with TLC flash and a SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 560 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 520 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 90,000 read IOPS and 83,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 1TB of storage, an endurance rating of 400 TBW, a 1,750,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 years warranty. Part of WD's Blue SA510 product line, this drive provides reliable everyday storage performance.

Use Case
General-purpose storage, everyday computing
Compatibility
M.2 2280 slot, SATA III 6Gb/s-capable motherboard
Category
Internal NVMe SSD — WD Blue SA510
WD Blue SA510

Blue SA510 1TB SATA M.2 SSD

SATA III 6Gb/s · M.2 2280 · TLC · Up to 560 MB/s Read

Total usable storage capacity of the drive.
Capacity 1TB
Maximum sequential read speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Read Up to 560 MB/s
Maximum sequential write speed under optimal conditions.
Seq Write Up to 520 MB/s
Total terabytes that can be written over the drive's lifetime before expected wear-out.
Endurance 400 TBW
MPNWDS100T3B0B
EAN0718037884707
CategorySolid State Drives
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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/s
Sequential ReadUp to 560 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 520 MB/s
Random Read IOPS90,000
Random Write IOPS83,000
NAND TypeTLC
Endurance (TBW)400 TBW
MTBF1,750,000 hours
Warranty5 years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from WD product specifications
Storage
Product LineBlue SA510
Capacity1TB
Form FactorM.2 2280
InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/s
NAND TypeTLC
Performance
Sequential ReadUp to 560 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 520 MB/s
Random Read IOPS90,000
Random Write IOPS83,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)400 TBW
MTBF1,750,000 hours
Warranty5 years
Product
BrandWD
MPNWDS100T3B0B
EAN0718037884707
VariantM.2
Physical
Weight0.010 kg (estimated)
Package Dimensions10.0 x 8.0 x 1.0 cm (estimated)

Support & Downloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WD Blue SA510 1TB SATA M.2 compatible with my motherboard?

The WD Blue SA510 1TB SATA M.2 SSD uses a M.2 2280 form factor with SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching M.2 2280 slot. Check your motherboard specifications for SATA port availability.

Can I use the WD Blue SA510 1TB SATA M.2 in a laptop?

Yes, if your laptop has an M.2 2280 NVMe slot. Some laptops use shorter M.2 2230 or M.2 2242 form factors — the WD Blue SA510 1TB SATA M.2 SSD requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the WD Blue SA510 1TB SATA M.2?

The WD Blue SA510 1TB SATA M.2 SSD is rated for 400 TBW with a 1,750,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 years warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the WD Blue SA510 1TB SATA M.2?

The WD Blue SA510 1TB SATA M.2 SSD delivers Up to 560 MB/s sequential read and Up to 520 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 90,000 read IOPS and 83,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the WD Blue SA510 1TB SATA M.2 use?

The WD Blue SA510 1TB SATA M.2 SSD uses TLC flash memory with 1TB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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