Meeting the growing need for higher performance, enhanced reliability, increased capacity, and cost-effectiveness, Western Digital introduces the new PC SN5000S NVMeTM SSD. This next-generation SSD leverages QLC (quad-level cell) technology to provide PC OEMs with a PCIe Gen4x4 solution capable of handling demanding workloads effortlessly.
According to IDC, QLC NAND is projected to power over 50% of client SSDs by 2026. As demand for reliable solutions from trusted brands rises, QLC NAND emerges as a key technology facilitating higher-capacity and cost-effective SSDs. Western Digital, renowned for its vertical integration capabilities, pushes the boundaries of QLC technology with the Western Digital PC SN5000S NVMe SSD. This SSD not only delivers high performance and robust endurance but also ensures uncompromising reliability.
The Western Digital PC SN5000S NVMe SSD is a DRAM-less QLC PCIe Gen4 SSD designed for notebook and desktop systems, offering PC OEMs:
- 17% and 16% increase in sequential read and write speeds, respectively.
- 15% and 13% improvements in random read and write speeds, respectively, over the previous generation.
- Faster I/O speeds and reduced read/write latencies compared to the previous generation TLC, enhancing user experience during intensive operations such as loading, copying, and booting.
- Western Digital’s in-house controller and firmware provide a fully optimised solution, enabling faster time-to-market and quality control.
- Enhanced device power efficiency during active usage, with up to a 20% improvement over the previous generation, thanks to enhanced power management for highly mobile-optimised solutions.
- Dedicated boot partition with options for TCG OPAL 2.02 and ATA security with RSA-3K and SHA-384 for additional protection.
As data storage needs continue to evolve, the Western Digital PC SN5000S NVMe SSD sets a new standard in performance, reliability, and affordability, ensuring PC OEMs can meet the demands of tomorrow’s digital landscape with confidence.
