Built for Speed: Sandisk Launches the World’s Fastest PCIe® Gen 5.0 NVMe™ SSD

July 10, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Built for Speed: Sandisk Launches the World’s Fastest PCIe® Gen 5.0 NVMe™ SSD

WD_BLACK™ SN8100 — High-Performance Storage for Sports Video Production and Analysis

Milpitas, CA – May 13, 2025 — When every second counts — on the field or in the control room — your gear needs to be faster than the action. Sandisk announces the release of its most advanced internal SSD to date: the WD_BLACK™ SN8100 NVMe™ SSD with PCIe® Gen 5.0. With read speeds up to 14,900MB/s, capacities up to 8TB, and 100% more power efficiency than its Gen 4 predecessor, this SSD is built to meet the extreme demands of sports video professionals.

Whether you’re managing multi-angle 4K instant replay, real-time motion tracking, or on-location post workflows, the SN8100 delivers performance that keeps pace with the speed of live sports and the scale of today’s analytics-driven production.

“This is the SSD high-performance users have been waiting for — offering unmatched speed, endurance, and power efficiency for demanding environments like sports broadcast and real-time video workflows,” said Eric Spanneut, Vice President, Sandisk Devices.

Built for the Demands of Sports Production

Lightning-Fast Data Handling:
PCIe® Gen 5.0 interface delivers up to 14,900MB/s read, 14,000MB/s write, and over 2.3 million IOPS, ensuring zero lag in live replays, frame-accurate capture, and ultra-fast file transfers.
Rugged, Low-Power Design:
Consumes under 7W average operating power with 100% more power efficiency than Gen 4. Perfect for mobile production units, OB trucks, and battery-dependent field gear.
Massive Capacity, Compact Footprint:
Up to 8TB of fast internal storage gives your crew space for long-form game footage, multi-cam recording, and AI-enhanced player analytics — all on a single drive.
Long-Term Durability:
With up to 2,400 TBW endurance, it’s built to withstand daily write-heavy workflows in high-pressure environments — whether you’re in a studio or the sideline tent.
Optional Heatsink Version:
For systems that demand maximum cooling without fan noise — the low-profile passive heatsink includes customizable RGB to match your gear.

“Paired with cutting-edge CPUs, this SSD unleashes true PCIe Gen 5.0 power, giving production crews the edge in speed, responsiveness, and file access,” said Todd Lewellen, VP of Intel’s Client Ecosystem Group.

Now Available in:

1TB, 2TB, and 4TB, with 8TB launching later this year
MSRP starting at $179.99 USD

Exclusively available through Sandisk’s authorized reseller partner here:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/Sandisk/ci/7854/N/4232859251?utm_source=WSM&utm_medium=WDC-Referral&utm_campaign=SandiskStore1

About Sandisk
From sideline to studio, Sandisk powers professionals with high-performance storage solutions built to capture, edit, analyze, and deliver — fast. For over three decades, Sandisk has been trusted by production teams, broadcasters, and digital innovators across the globe.