Western Digital Blue SN5100 4TB NVMe M.2 2280 WDS400T5B0E sets a new benchmark for high-capacity, high-performance storage. Engineered for creators, gamers, AI developers and power users, this NVMe SSD harnesses PCIe® Gen4 bandwidth and next-generation SANDISK 3D CBA NAND to move massive files, load large models and stream assets with confidence. The spacious 4TB M.2 2280 form factor gives you room for entire project libraries and working datasets while delivering the responsiveness your system demands.
Benefits
- Unmatched productivity: Move, open and edit large project folders, game installs and media libraries faster so you spend more time creating and less time waiting.
- Future-ready performance: PCIe Gen4 x4 throughput and advanced controller technologies deliver the bandwidth needed for modern workloads — from AI inference and content creation to high-refresh gaming.
- Massive onboard capacity: 4TB of local NVMe storage lets you keep entire datasets, scratch disks and archives on a single drive, simplifying workflows and reducing dependency on external storage.
- Responsive multitasking: High random IOPS and sustained sequential speeds let you run demanding applications, virtual machines and background transfers simultaneously without slowdowns.
- Proven compatibility: M.2 2280 form factor and a PC Builder Rated profile make integration into desktops and workstations straightforward for builders and upgradeers.
- Feature — PCIe 4.0 x4 performance
- Feature — Industry-leading sequential throughput
- Feature — Next-generation SANDISK 3D CBA NAND + SANDISK nCache 4.0
- Feature — High IOPS for demanding, random-access tasks
- Feature — Large 4TB M.2 2280 capacity in a compact footprint
Key features
Take full advantage of next-gen platform bandwidth: the SN5100 harnesses PCIe® Gen4 x4 to deliver blistering transfer rates, enabling rapid loading of large assets, faster project loads and smoother real-time workflows.
Designed for heavy sequential workloads, this SSD achieves market-leading transfer speeds (up to 7,100 MB/s in optimized conditions) with listed sequential performance in the high thousands of MB/s, dramatically accelerating large-file reads and writes.
Advanced NAND architecture combined with SANDISK nCache™ 4.0 caching technology provides faster burst performance, higher sustained transfer rates and improved efficiency when copying big folders or handling mixed workloads.
Exceptional random performance (hundreds of thousands to over a million IOPS range) ensures snappy system responsiveness, fast application launches and low latency for database-style access patterns and AI inference tasks.
The 4TB M.2 2280 form factor delivers desktop-class capacity without sacrificing space — perfect for compact builds and high-capacity workstations alike. Its compact size and low weight make installation and system integration seamless.
Summary
The Western Digital Blue SN5100 4TB NVMe M.2 2280 (WDS400T5B0E) is engineered to empower creators, developers and enthusiasts who demand both expansive capacity and blistering performance. With next‑generation SANDISK NAND, nCache 4.0, PCIe Gen4 x4 bandwidth and a 4TB M.2 2280 form factor, this drive is a compelling upgrade for anyone building a future-proof system or accelerating AI-enabled workflows. Whether you’re editing ultra-high-resolution video, managing large machine learning datasets, or building a high-performance gaming rig, the SN5100 delivers the speed and space to keep your projects moving.
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Part | WDS400T5B0E |
| UPC | 718037906270 |
| SSD Capacity | 4TB |
| SSD Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| SSD Seq Speeds | MAX read 6900MB/s, MAX write 6700MB/s |
| SSD Interface | PCI-E 4.0 x4 |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited 5 Years |



