Description
Upgraded storage for high end performance
Ready for your high performance computing needs, a WD Blue SSD offers optimized storage with blazing speed and leading-edge reliability.
Superior Performance
With read speeds up to 545MB/s and write speeds up to 525MB/s, WD Blue SATA SSDs deliver fast system boot times and less load time.
Leading-Edge Reliability
An endurance rating of up to 400TBW and a 1.75 million hour mean time to failure ensure a WD Blue SSD can help guard your data for years to come.
Maximized Multitasking
Optimized for multitasking, WD Blue SSDs let you simultaneously run several demanding applications with ease.
The right Form Factor for your PC
Evolved for smaller and thinner computers, WD Blue SSDs are available in 2.5" 7mm and M.2 2280 models to accommodate most laptop and desktop PCs. And the downloadable WD SSD Dashboard provides a suite of tools so you’re always able to check on the health of your solid state drive.
WD F.I.T. Lab certified
Certified by WD F.I.T. Lab to be compatible with a wide range of desktop and laptop computers, you can be sure a WD Blue SSD is the right fit for you.
3-year limited warranty
Every WD Blue SSD comes with a 3-year limited warranty, so you can confidently trust WD for all your data needs.
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Superior performance for advanced computing
For advanced computing applications like gaming, HD media playback, or creative software, WD Blue solid state drives have the speed you need for the performance you want. Tiered caching technology utilizing SLC (single-level cell) and TLC flash technology enables high sequential read speeds write speeds, allowing for fast system boot up, quick application response, and rapid transfer speeds. -
Outstanding reliability
With no moving parts, a solid state drive is designed to help protect against data loss if a drive is accidentally bumped or dropped. And with 1.75M hours MTTF (mean time to failure) and an endurance rating of up to 400 TBW (terabytes written), WD Blue SSDs can help protect data for years to come. WD Blue solid state drives also use several leading error correction technologies to help protect against data loss and provide lasting reliability. -
Maximized multitasking
WD Blue solid state drive is optimized for multitasking and can easily run several resource-heavy applications simultaneously. Run a background virus scan while watching a 4K video and checking your email. -
Broad compatibility
Every WD Blue SSD goes through extensive compatibility and reliability testing to ensure it meets the high standards of the WD brand.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- WD Blue PC SSD WDS500G1B0A - solid state drive - 500 GB - SATA 6Gb/s
- Type
- Solid state drive - internal
- Capacity
- 500 GB
- Form Factor
- 2.5"
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps
- Features
- DevSleep mode, S.M.A.R.T.
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 69.85 mm x 100.2 mm x 7 mm
- Weight
- 37.4 g
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3-year warranty
Detailed Specification
General
- Device Type
- Solid state drive - internal
- Capacity
- 500 GB
- Form Factor
- 2.5"
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Features
- DevSleep mode, S.M.A.R.T.
- Width
- 69.85 mm
- Depth
- 100.2 mm
- Height
- 7 mm
- Weight
- 37.4 g
Performance
- SSD Endurance
- 200 TB
- Drive Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps (external)
- Internal Data Rate
- 545 MBps (read) / 525 MBps (write)
- 4KB Random Read
- 100000 IOPS
- 4KB Random Write
- 80000 IOPS
Reliability
- MTBF
- 1,750,000 hours
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
- Compatible Bay
- 2.5"
Power
- Power Consumption
- 70 mW (active) , 2850 mW (read) , 4000 mW (write) , 7.7 mW (DevSleep)
Software & System Requirements
- Software Included
- WD SSD Dashboard
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- UL, TUV, BSMI, FCC, KC
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 70 °C
- Min Storage Temperature
- -55 °C
- Max Storage Temperature
- 85 °C
- Shock Tolerance (operating)
- 1500 g @ 0.5 ms half-sine pulse
- Vibration Tolerance (operating)
- 5 g @ 10-2000 Hz
- Vibration Tolerance (non-operating)
- 4.9 g @ 7-800 Hz
