Brand: Western Digital (WD) / SanDisk · SKU: SDASN8Y-256G · MPN: SDASN8Y-256G-1012 · Category: Storage
The WD PC SA530 256GB SSD is a reliable storage solution built on Western Digital's 96-layer 3D NAND technology, featuring a TLC (Triple-Level Cell) flash memory structure with an SLC cache (nCache 2.0) for improved performance and endurance. It utilizes the SATA 6Gb/s interface and comes in the M.2 2280 form factor. Sequential read speeds are up to 550 MB/s and write speeds are up to 525 MB/s. Random read/write operations reach up to 95K/81K IOPS respectively. The drive has an endurance rating of 100 TBW (Terabytes Written) and an MTBF (Mean Time To Failure) of up to 1,750,000 hours. It supports power-saving features like Device Sleep (DEVSLP). Some variants may support hardware-based encryption (AES-256-bit, TCG-OPAL 2.01).
| MTBF | Up to 1,750,000 Hours |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 256 GB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III) |
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| 4KB Random Read | 95000 IOPS |
| Endurance (TBW) | 100 TBW |
| NAND Technology | 96-layer 3D NAND, TLC with nCache 2.0 |
| 4KB Random Write | 81000 IOPS |
| Sequential Read Speed (Max) | 550 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed (Max) | 525 MB/s |
| Warranty | Varies by seller, common mention of 5 years or 1 Year DiscTech warranty. |
| Weight | 7 ± 1g |
| Dimensions | 22mm x 80mm x 2.23mm (M.2 2280) |
The WD PC SA530 256GB M.2 SSD is designed for high reliability and performance in notebooks, small form factor desktops, and mini PCs. It uses 3D TLC NAND flash and features Western Digital's nCache 2.0 technology to boost speed and endurance, offering SATA III performance up to 550MB/s read speeds and 100 TBW endurance.
Yes, this WD PC SA530 256GB M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive (SDASN8Y-256G) is 100% genuine Western Digital (WD) / SanDisk hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This WD PC SA530 256GB M.2 2280 SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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