Western Digital has introduced the WD Blue SN5000 NVMe SSD in India, aimed at professionals and content creators. This M.2 2280 SSD is crafted to enhance the performance of PCs, particularly when dealing with multi-stream 4K videos, images, and audio files.
Targeted Features for Creators
The SSD is compatible with AI Data Cycle’s Stages 4 and 6, allowing for effective storage solutions for AI-driven content creation. It leverages PCIe Gen 4 technology along with Western Digital’s nCache 4.0 to guarantee seamless performance even during intensive tasks.
Storage and Speed Enhancements
The WD Blue SN5000 provides up to 4TB of storage, which is twice the capacity of the previous model. It achieves speeds reaching 5,500MB/s, marking a 24% improvement compared to its earlier version. This drive enhances file and folder copying speeds and supports multitasking capabilities via NVMe technology. It has a durability rating reaching up to 1,200 TBW (Terabytes Written).
Performance Metrics of the 4TB Model
The 4TB version is capable of sequential read speeds of 5,500MB/s and write speeds of 5,000MB/s. Additionally, it boasts random read-and-write IOPS of up to 690K and 900K. This SSD works with systems outfitted with an M.2 2280 port and includes a 5-year limited warranty.
Pricing and Where to Buy
The WD Blue SN5000 comes in various capacities from 500GB to 4TB, with prices ranging from Rs. 3,199 to Rs. 26,999. You can find it available on Amazon.in and at local IT retail stores starting today.
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