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
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 |















