WDS500G2X0C WD WD_Black 500GB PCIe Gen 3 M.2 2280 Server SSD

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SH1M6684-349403

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WDS500G2X0C

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WDS500G2X0C

High-Performance M.2 2280 NVMe SSD for Workstation and Edge Boot Acceleration with the WDS500G2X0C

The WDS500G2X0C is a WD Black client NVMe SSD designed for compact systems that need low-latency storage on an M.2 2280 slot, delivering PCIe Gen3 x4 bandwidth for responsive OS and application behavior. In workstation and small form factor builds, it supports modern CPU platforms by keeping queue depths efficient and reducing storage-induced CPU stalls during builds, analytics tooling, and interactive engineering workloads.

Architecturally, the WDS500G2X0C combines TLC NAND with an on-board DRAM cache to stabilize random access patterns and sustain consistent metadata performance under mixed reads and writes. PCIe Gen3 x4 (M-Key) integration fits common enterprise desktop and edge node designs, while the 500GB capacity aligns with boot and hot data tiers where predictable responsiveness matters. With up to 3,400 MB/s sequential read and 410K read IOPS, the WDS500G2X0C is well suited for read-heavy datasets and application acceleration without consuming valuable 2.5-inch bays or requiring additional cabling.

Why Choose the WDS500G2X0C?

The WDS500G2X0C provides a practical density-to-performance ratio for fleets of workstations and edge systems, enabling fast boot, rapid login profiles, and snappy toolchains in a compact form factor. Its PCIe Gen3 compatibility supports broad deployment across existing platforms, while rated endurance (300 TBW, 0.3 DWPD) and a 1.752M-hour MTBF profile help align the WDS500G2X0C with managed lifecycle planning and predictable replacement cycles.

WD engineering focuses on controller firmware maturity, NAND management, and qualification practices that support stable operation under enterprise imaging, patching, and device management workflows. The WDS500G2X0C aligns with modern data center and enterprise endpoint standards where NVMe is used to reduce service windows and improve node-level responsiveness.

Key Applications:

Workstation OS and boot drive
Developer desktop application acceleration
Edge node local high-IOPS tier
Read-heavy analytics and tooling caches

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your rollout quantities and technical requirements, ensuring the WDS500G2X0C fits your imaging standards and platform constraints, and you can extend the warranty up to 6 years to secure long-term operational planning for deployed endpoints.

Technical details of WDS500G2X0C

Capacity:

500GB

Form Factor:

M.2 2280

Interface:

PCIe Gen 3

Speed Reading:

3400MB/s

Speed Writing:

2500MB/s

Total Bytes Written (TBW):

300TB

Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD):

0.3

Memory Components:

TLC

Special features:

DRAM-Cache

Power Consumption Operation:

0.11W

Certificates:

FCC UL BSMI KCC VCCI C-Tick TUV

Height:

22mm

How long is the Warranty and how you can get technical support for WDS500G2X0C

Warranty:	36 months (part)
RMA Url:	https://support-de.wd.com/app/rmastatus/
Description:	The item must be returned first for evaluation; if deemed defective, a replacement will be shipped. No guaranteed delivery times are offered