WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD POWERED BY SANDISK 4 TB, [With Heatsink]

The 4TB 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 startup. The TLC 3D CBA NAND memory cells and integrated heatsink support stable operation. The package includes Acronis True Image software for data migration.

PCIe 5.0 interface speed and cooling with an integrated heatsink

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 14000MB/s. This performance reduces operating system boot times and the loading of large game levels. It also enables efficient work with large data files, such as when video editing or processing large data models. The drive maintains stable performance under heavy 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 achieves an endurance of 2400TBW. You can use the SanDisk Dashboard software to monitor the drive's status, update the firmware, or manage operating modes. The WD_BLACK SN8100 drive achieves up to 2300000 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 commonly process. The result is more efficient multitasking and shorter application launch times.

Endurance and power consumption

The drive's endurance is 2400TBW, which corresponds to a total of 2400TB of data written before the expected wear of the memory cells. This value, along with the MTBF parameter, expresses the operational reliability under long-term and intensive loads with frequent data writes. The SSD has an operating power consumption of 7W and a standby power consumption of 0.005W. These values affect 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 the temperature, estimated remaining life based on the volume of data written, and current performance. The software also allows for firmware updates. It includes a Game Mode that adjusts the drive's operating settings. The software suite includes a licence for the Acronis True Image for SanDisk tool. This 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. The implementation of encryption does not affect storage performance and is intended for the protection of 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 the international certifications BSMI, CE, FCC, RCM, TUV, UL, and KCC. These certifications confirm compliance with technical and safety standards for electronic devices. The drive has an M.2 2280 form factor, which determines its physical dimensions. This variant is equipped with an integrated heatsink, which increases the overall height of the module.