SanDisk Optimus 5100 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 Solid State Drive

The SanDisk Optimus 5100 NVMe SSD delivers PCIe 4.0 read speeds up to 7,100MB/s, giving creators, professionals, and everyday users the performance needed to handle demanding workloads without compromise. Built on the slim M.2 2280 form factor with capacities ranging from 500GB to 4TB, the Optimus 5100 is a straightforward, high-impact upgrade for any compatible laptop or desktop PC.

Key Features

• PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe Interface — Sequential Reads up to 7,100MB/s — Launches applications, loads large files, and transfers 4K video projects at speeds that make older SATA and PCIe 3.0 drives feel obsolete. Write speeds reach up to 6,700MB/s on 1TB–4TB models.
• SanDisk nCache 4.0 Technology — An intelligent caching system that accelerates both read and write operations, enabling smooth multitasking across multiple open applications and fast file copies even under sustained workloads.
• 8th Generation SanDisk BiCS QLC 3D CBA NAND — A proven, high-density NAND architecture that delivers reliable storage for large media libraries, project files, and system data across all available capacities.
• Capacities from 500GB up to 4TB — Whether you need a nimble boot drive or a high-capacity secondary storage solution, the Optimus 5100 lineup covers every use case on a single M.2 2280 form factor.
• Up to 1,200 TBW Endurance (4TB Model) — Rated at 1.75 million hours MTTF and backed by up to 1,200 terabytes written, this drive is built for sustained creative and productivity use over the long term.
• TCG Pyrite 2.01 Drive Security — Hardware-level data security protects stored content, making the Optimus 5100 suitable for both personal and professional environments where data integrity matters.
• SanDisk Dashboard & Acronis True Image Support — The free SanDisk Dashboard app (Windows) lets you monitor drive health and update firmware. Acronis True Image for SanDisk simplifies migrating your existing data to the new drive.
• Backward Compatible with PCIe 3.0 and 2.0 — Works in older systems with PCIe 3.0 x4, 3.0 x2, 2.0 x4, and more, so you can install it now and retain full compatibility as you upgrade your platform in the future.