Name: WDS500G3B0B Western Digital 500GB SATA 6Gb/s M.2 2280 SSD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WDS500G3B0B
Price: 245.38 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Blue SA510 Series 500GB SSD provides solid state storage in a compact M.2 2280 form factor. It fits easily into laptops and desktops, delivering reliable SATA 6Gb/s speeds that help speed up boot times and file access. This drive is a straightforward way to enhance overall system performance without complicated installation or setup.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WDS500G3B0B

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
Cache	512MB
MTBF	1,750,000 hours
Hot Swappable	No
Hot Pluggable	No

Performance
Max Sequential Read	560 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	530 MB/s
Random Read	95,000 IOPS
Random Write	84,000 IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	300 TBW

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	22 x 80 x 2.38 mm
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Western Digital Blue SA510 Series 500GB SSD is designed to boost your system's responsiveness and overall speed. Often found in both desktops and laptops, this solid state drive offers a balance of performance and capacity suited for everyday computing tasks. Built for users who need quick access to their files and faster boot times, this M.2 2280 SSD fits into a wide range of systems, making it a popular choice for upgrading or building new PCs. It’s commonly used by students, professionals, and casual gamers looking to improve load times without complicated setups. Key Features Reliable SATA 6Gb/s interface for consistent read/write speeds Compact M.2 2280 size accommodates various device designs 500GB capacity meets storage needs for documents, games, and applications Durable build with error correction technology to enhance data integrity Optimized for sustained performance during multitasking scenarios This drive is typically deployed in personal computers where solid state storage is preferred over traditional hard drives for its speed and quiet operation. Its capacity and form factor make it an accessible upgrade that results in noticeable improvements in daily computing tasks. Users often appreciate how it extends the life of their existing systems by offering better performance without requiring a full hardware replacement.

Use Cases
The Western Digital Blue SA510 Series 500GB M.2 SATA SSD is ideal for IT environments requiring reliable and compact solid-state storage. It benefits users who need to boost storage performance in space-constrained laptops or desktops, particularly in business or educational settings where consistent read/write speeds support daily computing tasks. How It's Used: Upgrading office workstations to accelerate boot and application load times without extensive hardware changes. Deploying in remote or branch offices to provide dependable local storage for endpoint devices managing moderate workloads. Integrating into compact desktop builds or all-in-one PCs in corporate environments where space and power efficiency are priorities. Supporting educational labs with affordable, reliable SSDs that improve system responsiveness during multi-user sessions. Enhancing storage capacity for software development machines requiring faster file access across iterative build cycles. By delivering consistent SATA 6Gb/s performance within a compact M.2 form factor, this SSD supports operational efficiency for various IT deployments. It enables scalable storage upgrades that maintain system responsiveness, helping organizations optimize computing resources without complex infrastructure changes.

WDS500G3B0B Western Digital 500GB SATA 6Gb/s M.2 2280 SSD

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General Information

Technical Information

Performance

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

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