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SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB M.2 2280 internal SSD without heatsink

SanDisk

SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 internal SSD SDSP82800TAN-000E0

SKU CH-CJXJ-7HBHV MPN SDSP82800TAN-000E0

PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0 internal SSD with 8 TB of 3D NAND TLC, reaching 14,900 MB/s sequential read, 13,200 MB/s sequential write, 2,200,000 IOPS random read, 2,400,000 IOPS random write and 4,800 TBW

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 14,900 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 13,200 MB/s
  • Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
  • Form factorM.2 2280-D5-M
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Model 8TB

  • Sequential reads reach 14900 MBps for rapid project loading
  • Sequential writes hit 13200 MBps to move massive files quickly
  • Random reads up to 2200000 IOPS accelerate multitasking responsiveness
  • 4800 TBW endurance supports write-intensive creative workloads
  • 5 mW idle power extends laptop battery life

Optimus GX PRO 8100 8TB PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe 2.0

The SanDisk Optimus GX PRO 8100 is an M.2 2280 internal SSD with 8TB of 3D NAND TLC storage. It connects through a PCI-Express 5.0 x4 lane using the NVMe 2.0 protocol. The drive targets professionals, creators and gamers who need high capacity and fast access for AI workloads, content creation and large game libraries.

PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth and NVMe 2.0 limits

The PCIe 5.0 x4 interface supplies the electrical bandwidth that lets the controller reach 14900 MBps sequential read and 13200 MBps sequential write. Random performance scales to 2200000 read IOPS and 2400000 write IOPS. Sustained throughput depends on the host platform providing a compliant PCIe 5.0 slot and adequate cooling, because the drive ships without a heatsink and thermal throttling will reduce speeds under prolonged load.

No heatsink, 4800 TBW endurance and power profile

Without an integrated heatsink the module relies on motherboard M.2 shielding or airflow to stay within the 0°C to 85°C operating range. The 4800 TBW rating and 1750000 hour MTBF indicate durability for write-intensive workflows. Idle power sits at 5 mW while active averages are 7.1W read and 7.3W write, so laptop users should verify thermal and power headroom before installation.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $1,569.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 8 TB
Higher than about 94% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 14,900 MB/s
Higher than about 94% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $196.25 per TB
Pricier than about 60% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSanDisk
Product lineOptimus GX PRO 8100
Model nameSDSP82800TAN-000E0
Total capacity8 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 14,900 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 13,200 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 2,200,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 2,400,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND TLC
Write endurance4800 TB
Connectivity
Connection protocolNVMe 2.0
Ports & slots
Interface typePCI-Express 5.0 x4
Power
Idle power draw5 mW
Active power drawAverage Active Power Read: 7.1 W
Average Active Power Write: 7.3 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280-D5-M
Heat sinkWithout HeatSink
Overall height3.88 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight8.6g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size127 × 102 × 2 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 85 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1,500G @ 0.5 ms half-sine
Vibration toleranceOperating Vibration: 5 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz, 3 axes
Non-operating Vibration: 4.9 gRMS, 7-800 Hz, 3 axes
More details
Mean time between failures1,750,000 h

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 8TB version of the Optimus GX PRO 8100 or a smaller capacity?

The 8TB model provides 4800 TBW endurance and 14900 MBps read and 13200 MBps write speeds for large libraries and heavy write workloads.

What does the 14900 MBps sequential read figure mean once the drive is installed in my system?

It represents the maximum throughput for large file transfers such as video projects or game assets when the host platform supports PCIe 5.0 x4 and NVMe 2.0.

The drive uses a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface — what does that cap in practice?

The x4 lane width and NVMe 2.0 protocol limit the drive to the stated 14900 MBps read and 13200 MBps write ceilings on a compatible motherboard.

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