WD_BLACK™  SN8100 NVMe SSD (1Tb/2Tb/4Tb/8Tb) W/O Heatsink

The WD Black SN8100 NVMe SSD is built for elite performance in gaming rigs, creator workstations, AI-enabled systems, and high-end PC builds. It’s designed for users who demand ultra-fast storage to handle real-time rendering, 4K/8K editing, heavy multitasking, or large model/data sets. Whether you’re upgrading your system for next-gen workloads or future-proofing for AI and creative workflows, this SSD delivers the speed and capacity to excel.

The WD Black SN8100 offers lightning-fast PCIe Gen 5.0 ×4 NVMe interface, delivering sequential read speeds up to 14,900 MB/s and write speeds up to 14,000 MB/s, with random I/O performance exceeding 2.3 million IOPS. It leverages advanced TLC 3D CBA NAND, nCache™ 4.0, and optimized power and thermal efficiency (average operating power ~7 W) to provide high performance without excessive heat. With capacities up to 4 TB (and beyond), and support for TCG Opal 2.02 security, it’s engineered for demanding gaming, professional content workflows, and next-gen system builds.

Capacities: 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB and 8 TB (models listed)
Form Factor: M.2 2280
Interface: PCIe Gen 5.0 ×4 / NVMe 2.0
Sequential Read (up to): 14,900 MB/s
Sequential Write (up to): 14,000 MB/s
Random Read (up to): ~2,300,000 IOPS
Random Write (up to): ~2,400,000 IOPS
NAND Type: TLC 3D CBA NAND
Average Active Power: ~7 W (read/write)
Endurance (Typical): 600 TBW (1 TB), 1,200 TBW (2 TB), 2,400 TBW (4 TB)
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to ~85 °C
Non-Operating Temperature: –40 °C to ~85 °C

Interface Requirement: Requires an M.2 2280 slot supporting PCIe Gen 5.0 ×4 (also backward compatible with Gen4/Gen3)
Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows, macOS and most Linux distributions (may require formatting or firmware update)
Installation Requirements: Standard M.2 slot installation; ensure system supports NVMe boot if used as OS drive; adequate cooling or heatsink recommended for sustained workloads
Software Support: Optional WD/SanDisk SSD Dashboard for monitoring health, firmware updates, and performance tuning
Usage Environment: Best suited for desktops, high-performance laptops, and workstation systems requiring top-tier storage performance