WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD POWERED BY SANDISK 1 TB, [With Heatsink]

The 1TB WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SanDisk SSD uses an M.2 interface and PCIe 5.0 technology to achieve high transfer speeds. It is designed for gaming rigs, workstations, and systems processing artificial intelligence tasks, where it reduces data loading times and application response times. nCache 4.0 technology manages the cache, which contributes to faster operating system and application boot-ups. TLC 3D CBA NAND memory cells and an integrated heatsink support stable operation. The package includes Acronis True Image software for data migration.

PCIe 5.0 speed and cooling

By using the M.2 (PCIe 5.0 ×4 NVMe) interface, the drive achieves sequential read speeds of up to 14900MB/s and write speeds of up to 11000MB/s. This performance reduces operating system boot times and loading times for large game levels. It also enables efficient work with large data files, such as video editing or processing large data models. The drive maintains stable performance under high load thanks to its integrated passive heatsink. The anodised aluminium construction dissipates heat from the controller and memory chips without the use of active cooling. The heatsink limits overheating and the reduction of transfer speeds due to thermal throttling.

Drive performance and management

Data is written using TLC-type memory cells, which store three bits of information in a single cell. The drive uses TLC 3D CBA NAND technology and has an endurance of 600TBW. You can monitor the drive's health, update the firmware, or manage operating modes using the SanDisk Dashboard software. The WD_BLACK SN8100 drive achieves up to 1600000 IOPS for random reads and up to 2400000 IOPS for random writes. These values affect system responsiveness when working with the large number of small files that operating systems and applications typically process. The result is more effective multitasking and shorter application launch times.

Endurance and power consumption

The drive has an endurance of 600TBW, which corresponds to a total of 600TB of data written before the memory cells are expected to wear out. This value, together with the MTBF parameter, indicates operational reliability under long-term, intensive load with frequent data writes. The SSD has an operating power consumption of 6.2W and a standby power consumption of 0.005W. These values influence the overall thermal load of the computer system and the demands on the power supply and cooling. Power management is particularly relevant for compact systems with limited heat dissipation capabilities.

SANDISK Dashboard software and data migration with Acronis True Image

The drive comes with the SanDisk Dashboard utility software, which provides information about the storage status. It lets you monitor temperature, estimated remaining life based on the volume of data written, and current performance. The software also lets you update the firmware. It includes a Game Mode that adjusts the drive's operational settings. The software package includes a licence for Acronis True Image for SanDisk. The program is used to migrate data from the original storage to the WD_BLACK SN8100 SSD. The cloning process transfers the operating system, installed applications, and user data without the need for a fresh installation.

Data security and operating conditions

The drive supports the TCG Opal standard, which defines specifications for self-encrypting drives. Encryption takes place at the hardware level in the drive's controller and does not load the computer's processor. Implementing encryption has no impact on storage performance and is intended to protect stored data. The drive operates in a temperature range of 0°C to 85°C, which corresponds to the operating conditions inside a computer case. It meets international BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, TUV, UL and KCC certifications. These certifications confirm compliance with technical and safety standards for electronic devices. The drive has an M.2 2280 format, which determines its physical dimensions. This variant is equipped with an integrated heatsink, which increases the overall height of the module. Before installation, it is necessary to check that there is enough free space around the M.2 slot on the motherboard to avoid collision with other components, such as the graphics card or chipset heatsink.