Name: WDS100T1X0L Western Digital Black AN1500 1TB PCIe NVMe 3.0 Add-in-Card SSD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WDS100T1X0L
Price: 328.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Black AN1500 1TB PCI Express NVMe 3.0 Add-in-Card Solid State Drive is designed to deliver fast storage performance directly through the PCIe slot. It's built to fit into desktops where speedy data access and transfer rates are essential, such as gaming or creative workstations. This add-in-card SSD offers a blend of high capacity, heat management, and reliable speeds that suit users upgrading their internal storage to handle demanding applications and large files more efficiently.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WDS100T1X0L

Technical Information
Capacity	1TB
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	PCIe Add-in Card
Interface	PCIe Gen 3.0 x8
MTBF	1.75 million hours
Hot Swappable	No
Hot Pluggable	No

Performance
Max Sequential Read	Up to 6,500 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	Up to 4,100 MB/s
Endurance (TBW)	600 TBW

Physical Characteristics
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Western Digital Black AN1500 is a high-performance solid state drive designed to boost data transfer speeds in desktop PCs. It connects via PCI Express 3.0, enabling fast NVMe communication for quicker file access and load times. This SSD is often found in gaming rigs or workstations where rapid storage is crucial. Built for gamers, creative professionals, and enthusiasts, it provides a reliable storage solution that supports heavy workloads and large files. Its add-in-card design makes installation straightforward for users looking to upgrade their system's storage without using traditional drive bays. Key Features Supports PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface for efficient data throughput Delivers high sequential read and write speeds suitable for demanding applications Includes a heatsink for better thermal management during extended use Offers 1TB capacity to store extensive games, media, or projects Compatible with standard PCIe slots on modern motherboards This SSD is commonly deployed in gaming PCs and workstations that require quick loading times and smooth multitasking. It helps reduce bottlenecks caused by slower storage, improving overall system responsiveness and user experience. In real-world use, the Western Digital Black AN1500 provides noticeable improvements in game load times and file transfer speeds, making it a practical choice for anyone needing a solid balance of speed and capacity.

Use Cases
The Western Digital Black AN1500 1TB PCIe NVMe 3.0 Add-in-Card SSD is primarily deployed in high-performance desktop environments where rapid data access and transfer rates are critical. This solution benefits users such as professional content creators, gamers, and IT specialists requiring enhanced storage throughput and reduced latency within their workstations. How It's Used: Upgrading gaming rigs to minimize load times and improve real-time asset streaming in demanding titles. Integrating into creative workstations for video editing and 3D rendering workloads that involve large file manipulation. Enhancing developer machines running virtualization or containerized environments needing fast I/O responses. Deploying in small-scale edge computing setups where compact form factor and high-speed storage are necessary. Facilitating rapid data processing in financial modeling systems requiring quick read/write cycles for real-time analytics. This SSD supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent high throughput and low latency, enabling scalability for workloads that demand fast storage. Its add-in-card design allows seamless integration into existing systems, providing a reliable performance boost without extensive hardware modifications.