Technical Snapshot

The WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA SSD is a high-performance 2.5" 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 510 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 90,000 read IOPS and 82,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 500GB of storage, an endurance rating of 200 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
2.5" slot, SATA III 6Gb/s-capable motherboard
Category
Internal NVMe SSD — WD Blue SA510
WD Blue SA510

Blue SA510 500GB SATA SSD

SATA III 6Gb/s · 2.5" · TLC · Up to 560 MB/s Read

Total usable storage capacity of the drive.
Capacity 500GB
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 510 MB/s
Total terabytes that can be written over the drive's lifetime before expected wear-out.
Endurance 200 TBW
MPNWDS500G3B0A
EAN718037884639
CategorySolid State Drives
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Performance & Interface

Form Factor2.5"
InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/s
Sequential ReadUp to 560 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 510 MB/s
Random Read IOPS90,000
Random Write IOPS82,000
NAND TypeTLC
Endurance (TBW)200 TBW
MTBF1,750,000 hours
Warranty5 years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from WD product specifications
Storage
Product LineBlue SA510
Capacity500GB
Form Factor2.5"
InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/s
NAND TypeTLC
Performance
Sequential ReadUp to 560 MB/s
Sequential WriteUp to 510 MB/s
Random Read IOPS90,000
Random Write IOPS82,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)200 TBW
MTBF1,750,000 hours
Warranty5 years
Product
BrandWD
MPNWDS500G3B0A
EAN718037884639
Variant2.5"
Physical
Weight0.082 kg
Package Dimensions23.495 x 11.43 x 14.605 cm

Support & Downloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA compatible with my motherboard?

The WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA SSD uses a 2.5" form factor with SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching 2.5" slot. Check your motherboard specifications for SATA port availability.

What systems is the WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA designed for?

The WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA SSD is designed for desktop PCs and workstations with 2.5" support. Check your system's storage interface specifications for compatibility.

What is the endurance rating of the WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA?

The WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA SSD is rated for 200 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 500GB SATA?

The WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA SSD delivers Up to 560 MB/s sequential read and Up to 510 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 90,000 read IOPS and 82,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA use?

The WD Blue SA510 500GB SATA SSD uses TLC flash memory with 500GB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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