WDS100T1X0L | WD_BLACK AN1500 NVMe SSD Add-in-Card

Model: WDS100T1X0L
Capacity: 1TB
Interface: PCIe Gen3 x8 (NVMe 1.3)
Sequential Read/Write: Up to 6500 MB/s / 4100 MB/s
Controller: Marvell 88NR2241 RAID controller
Dimensions: 176 x 72 x 13 mm
Weight: ~150 g

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WD_BLACK AN1500 NVMe SSD Add-in-Card

Extreme Performance

Powered by two WD SN730 SSDs in RAID 0 with a PCIe Gen3 x8 interface, delivers up to 6500 MB/s read and 4100 MB/s write speeds, rivaling PCIe Gen4 performance for rapid game loading and system responsiveness.

Plug-and-Play Bootable Design

Installs directly into a PCIe x8 slot with no external power or cables required, featuring an enterprise-grade RAID controller for seamless bootable operation, ideal for running entire operating systems while gaming.

Customizable RGB and Thermal Management

Features 13 customizable RGB LED patterns via WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only), compatible with major motherboard RGB ecosystems, and a fanless heatsink to maintain performance without thermal throttling.

WD_BLACK AN1500 NVMe SSD Add-in-Card: All Features

Capacity	1TB, 2TB, 4TB
Interface	PCIe Gen3 x8 (NVMe 1.3)
Performance	Up to 6500 MB/s read, 4100 MB/s write
Controller	Enterprise-grade RAID controller
Features	RGB lighting, fanless heatsink, WD_BLACK Dashboard

WD_BLACK AN1500 NVMe SSD Add-in-Card: All Specifications

Model	WDS100T1X0L (1TB)
Capacity	1TB (also available in 2TB, 4TB)
Interface	PCIe Gen3 x8 (NVMe 1.3)
Form Factor	Plug-in Card (AIC)
Sequential Read Performance	Up to 6500 MB/s
Sequential Write Performance	Up to 4100 MB/s
NAND Type	Western Digital 96-Layer 3D TLC NAND (BiCS4)
Controller	Marvell 88NR2241 enterprise-grade RAID controller
Endurance (TBW)	400 TBW per 1TB drive (estimated 800 TBW for 1TB model in RAID 0)
MTBF	1.75 million hours
Data Protection	TRIM, S.M.A.R.T. support (AES-256 encryption not supported)
Power Consumption	~10 W (active), ~4 W (idle)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C
Non-Operating Temperature	-40°C to 85°C
Dimensions (LxWxH)	176 x 72 x 13 mm
Weight	~150 g
System Compatibility	Windows 8.1+, Linux (requires PCIe x8 slot, UEFI BIOS for boot)
Software	WD_BLACK Dashboard (Windows only), Acronis True Image 2020 WD Edition
Certifications	CE, FCC, RCM, BSMI, KC, VCCI, RoHS
Warranty	5-year limited warranty
Package Contents	SSD Add-in-Card, quick start guide