WD Blue 500GB 3D NAND SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD

The Western Digital WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD utilizes Western Digital 3D NAND technology for 500GB capacity in the 2.5" 7mm form factor with enhanced reliability. With sequential read speeds 560MB/s and sequential write speeds 530MB/s you get the speed you want for your most demanding computing applications. Combined with the free, downloadable WD SSD Dashboard software, you can confidently upgrade your system to the WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD.Superior Performance for High-end ComputingFor a variety of computing applications like gaming, HD media playback, or creative software, look to WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSDs. Western Digital 3D NAND technology helps enable sequential read speeds up to 560MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 530MB/s for fast system boot-ups, quick application responses, and rapid transfer speeds.Leading-edge ReliabilityAn SSD is designed with no moving parts to help protect against data loss if it is accidentally bumped or dropped. And with up to 1.75M hours MTTF (mean time to failure), 200 TBW (terabytes written), and several error correction technologies, WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSDs can help guard data for years to come.Broad CompatibilityWith a certification from the Western Digital Functional Integrity Testing Lab (F.I.T. Lab), every WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD is verified for compatibility with a wide range of desktop and laptop computers. Every WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD goes through extensive compatibility and reliability testing to ensure it meets the high standards of the WD brand.Downloadable Western Digital SSD Dashboard and Acronis SoftwareMonitor your drive's available capacity, operating temperatures, SMART attributes and more with the Western Digital SSD Dashboard. Acronis True Image WD Edition software, available as a free download, can clone drives and backup your operating system, applications, settings and all of your data.