2.5" SATA III SSD Western Digital SanDisk Ultra 3D 500 GB — 560/510 MB/s, 6 Gbit/s

SanDisk Ultra 3D 2.5" 500 GB Serial ATA III 3D NAND is an internal solid-state drive designed to accelerate PC performance. With a 2.5" form factor and SATA III (6 Gbit/s) interface, this 500 GB SSD uses 3D NAND and nCache 2.0 technologies to deliver faster boot times, quicker application and file loading, and improved energy efficiency compared with traditional hard drives. The drive is built with a durable solid-state design that resists shock and vibration and includes access to the SanDisk SSD Dashboard for real-time status, cloning tools and firmware alerts.

Advantages

The SanDisk Ultra 3D provides sequential read speeds up to 560 MB/s and sustained write performance suitable for everyday computing, multimedia and light creative tasks. nCache 2.0 enables fast burst write performance by temporarily storing data in a high-speed buffer before committing to flash. 3D NAND architecture improves endurance and lowers power consumption, contributing to longer laptop battery life. The absence of moving parts reduces noise and improves durability, while proven shock and vibration resistance helps protect data in mobile use.

Suitable for

• Upgrading a laptop or desktop from an HDD to an SSD
• Faster boot-up and system responsiveness for everyday use
• Loading and running applications, games and multimedia files
• Basic photo and video editing workflows

Key specifications

• Brand: Western Digital (SanDisk Ultra 3D)
• Model / MPN: SDSSDH3-500G-G26
• Capacity: 500 GB
• Form factor: 2.5" SATA
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
• Sequential read speed: up to 560 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 510 MB/s
• Flash type: 3D NAND
• Component for: PC
• EAN: 0619659197131

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible 2.5" SATA bay in your desktop or laptop following the device manufacturer's instructions. Connect the SATA data and power cables (or use the laptop's internal connector) and initialize the drive in your operating system. Use the included SanDisk SSD Dashboard and cloning software to transfer your existing system or files to the new SSD, monitor drive health and apply firmware updates as needed.

Usage recommendations

For best results, ensure your system firmware and SATA controller drivers are up to date before installation. Use the SanDisk SSD Dashboard to monitor drive health and perform firmware updates; avoid sudden power loss during cloning or firmware operations. Maintain a recent backup of important data despite the drive's durability features.