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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch SATA SSD with label showing Western Digital PC SA530 1TB

Western Digital

Western Digital PC SA530 2.5" 1TB SATA internal SSD SDASB8Y-1T00-1122

SKU CH-EMF5-C16AJ MPN SDASB8Y-1T00-1122

A 2.5 inch SATA internal SSD with 1TB of 3D NAND storage, up to 560 MBps read and 530 MBps write speeds, 400 TBW endurance and 1.75M hours MTTF

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 530 MB/s
  • Interface typeSATA III
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
  • Faster boot and load times with sequential read up to 560 MBps
  • Responsive multitasking from random read up to 95000 IOPS
  • Reliable storage backed by 1.75M hours MTTF and 400 TBW endurance
  • Low power draw at 56 mW idle extends laptop battery life
  • Rugged 2.5 inch design survives 1500G shock for mobile use

PC SA530 1TB SATA SSD

The Western Digital PC SA530 is a 1TB internal solid-state drive built for consumer desktops and laptops. It uses a 2.5-inch 7mm form factor and connects through a SATA III interface. The drive employs 96-layer 3D NAND to deliver its stated capacity.

Sustained performance and endurance

Sequential reads reach up to 560 MBps and writes up to 530 MBps. Random 4KB performance is rated at 95,000 IOPS read and 84,000 IOPS write. Endurance is specified at 400 TBW with an MTTF of up to 1.75M hours. Active power peaks at 3750 mW during writes.

Compatibility and environment checks

Confirm the system has a free 2.5-inch drive bay and a SATA III port with matching data and power cables. The operating range is 0°C to 70°C and storage range is -55°C to 85°C. Shock resistance is rated at 1,500G at 0.5 msec half sine.

How it compares

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

Price $139.99
Cheaper than about 61% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 1 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 1,368 items is 1 TB.
Sequential read speed Up to 560 MB/s
Lower than about 60% of the 1,180 comparable items (median 2,400 MB/s).
Price per TB $139.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 62% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product linePC SA530
Model nameSDASB8Y-1T00-1122
Total capacity1 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 560 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 530 MB/s
Random read (4K)Up to 95,000 IOPS
Random write (4K)Up to 84,000 IOPS
Storage
NAND flash type3D NAND
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA III
Power
Idle power draw56 mW
Active power drawAvg. Active Power (mW): 60
Max Read Operating (mW): 2550
Max Write Operating (mW): 3750
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Overall height7 mm
Overall width69.85 mm
Product depth100.2 mm
Product weight37.4g
Shipping weight0.23 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 30 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-55 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1,500G @ 0.5 msec half sine
Vibration toleranceOperating: 5.0 gRMS, 10–2000 Hz
Non-operating: 4.9 gRMS, 7–800 Hz
More details
Mean time to failureUp to 1.75M hours

Questions about this item

How much power does the 1TB PC SA530 draw when it runs all day in a laptop?

The drive idles at 56 mW and averages 60 mW active; peak read reaches 2550 mW and peak write 3750 mW, so daily heat output stays low.

My motherboard only has SATA ports — will the 2.5-inch PC SA530 work without an adapter?

Yes, the SATA III interface connects directly to any standard SATA data and power cable; no extra bracket or converter is needed.

Can I keep my old 2.5-inch hard drive alongside this SSD in the same drive bay?

The PC SA530 is a 7 mm 2.5-inch drive, so it fits the same bay dimensions as most legacy 2.5-inch HDDs and can coexist if the chassis has multiple bays.

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