SANDISK Optimus 5100 NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD 500GB — 6,600 MB/s Read | 8th Gen BiCS QLC NAND | nCache 4.0 | 5-Year Warranty (SDSP51500GAN-000E0)

The SANDISK Optimus 5100 500GB is built for content creators, gamers, students, and everyday PC upgraders who want a fast, reliable PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD for OS installation, application launches, 4K video editing, high-resolution photo libraries, game storage, and large file transfers at a competitive price point. It is well-suited as a primary OS and application drive in PCIe 4.0-capable desktops and laptops, and as a high-capacity secondary storage addition for creative workflows and gaming libraries.

The Optimus 5100 delivers sequential read speeds up to 6,600 MB/s and write speeds up to 5,600 MB/s — significantly faster than SATA SSDs limited to ~550 MB/s — for dramatically faster application launches, OS boot times, and large file transfers. SANDISK nCache 4.0 technology intelligently layers SLC cache for seamless application multitasking and fast burst write performance, ensuring smooth creative workflows and file copy operations without slowdowns. The 8th generation SANDISK BiCS QLC 3D CBA NAND delivers improved density and power efficiency for a balance of capacity, performance, and long-term reliability. A power-efficient design reduces thermal output and extends battery life in compatible laptop deployments. SANDISK Dashboard (Windows only) provides real-time SSD health monitoring, performance benchmarking, and firmware update management. Free Acronis True Image for SANDISK software enables clean data migration from an existing drive to the new Optimus 5100 without reinstalling the operating system. The standard M.2 2280 form factor ensures broad compatibility with PCIe 4.0 x4 slots across modern Intel and AMD desktop and laptop platforms.

Model Number: SDSP51500GAN-000E0
Series: SANDISK Optimus 5100
Capacity: 500GB
Form Factor: M.2 2280
Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 | NVMe
NAND Type: 8th Generation SANDISK BiCS QLC 3D CBA NAND
Cache Technology: SANDISK nCache 4.0
Sequential Read Speed: Up to 6,600 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed: Up to 5,600 MB/s
Random Read: Up to 660K IOPS
Random Write: Up to 1.1M IOPS
Dimensions (L×W×H): 80 × 22 × 2.38mm
Weight: 5.7g
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C
Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
Certifications: BSMI, CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B), CB-Scheme, CE, FCC, KCC, Morocco, RCM, TÜV, UL, VCCI, UKCA

System Requirements: Compatible with any desktop or laptop with an M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe; verify that the M.2 slot supports NVMe (PCIe) protocol — SATA-only M.2 slots are NOT compatible; backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 x4 systems at reduced speeds; Windows 10 or later required for SANDISK Dashboard; Acronis True Image for SANDISK requires a separate cable or enclosure for data migration from an existing drive
Setup: Standard M.2 2280 NVMe installation; secure with M.2 mounting screw (typically provided with motherboard — not included in box); plug-and-play OS detection; format and partition required on first use as secondary drive; download SANDISK Dashboard from sandisk.com for health monitoring; download Acronis True Image for SANDISK for data migration
Mounting Options: M.2 2280 NVMe slot; compatible with desktops, laptops, mini PCs, and NUCs with PCIe Gen 4 x4 NVMe M.2 support
Usage Environment: Ideal for OS and application drives, gaming storage, 4K video editing workflows, creative content libraries, and everyday PC upgrades requiring high-performance PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in a standard M.2 2280 form factor