Sandisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 NVMe 1TB Gen5 SSD

The SanDisk Optimus GX Pro 8100 is a PCIe Gen5 (PCIe 5.0) NVMe solid-state drive built for professionals, content creators, and gamers who need serious storage throughput. Using the M.2 2280 form factor, it slots neatly into compatible AI PCs, creator workstations, and gaming rigs without requiring additional adapters. At its core, the Optimus GX Pro 8100 leverages SanDisk's 8th-generation BiCS TLC 3D CBA NAND flash memory, chosen for its balance of speed, density, and endurance. The integrated SanDisk nCache 4.0 technology accelerates burst write performance, making large file transfers — such as 8K video exports, full-frame RAW image libraries, and AAA game installations — noticeably quicker. Sequential read speeds reach up to 14,900 MB/s and sequential write speeds reach up to 11,000 MB/s, enabling fast project load times and snappy system responsiveness under demanding workloads. Random I/O performance is equally strong, with random read speeds up to 1.6 million IOPS and random write speeds up to 2.4 million IOPS. This level of random performance is particularly valuable for AI inference pipelines, financial simulations, and scientific modelling, where small, scattered reads and writes dominate. Endurance is rated at 600 TBW (terabytes written), making this drive capable of handling sustained, write-intensive daily usage over its intended lifespan. The operating temperature range spans 0°C to 85°C, with a non-operating storage range of -40°C to 85°C. Average operating power sits at or under 7.5 W, offering improved efficiency compared to previous PCIe Gen4 designs. For data security, the drive supports TCG Opal v2.0 encryption, enabling hardware-level data- rest protection. A 5-year limited warranty is included. Note: This SKU (SDSP82100TAN-000E0) is the without-heatsink variant. A separate heatsink version with an anodized aluminum cooler is also available from SanDisk for extended sustained performance sessions. Verified Specifications: - Interface: PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe - Form Factor: M.2 2280 - Capacity: 1TB - Sequential Read: Up to 14,900 MB/s - Sequential Write: Up to 11,000 MB/s - Random Read: Up to 1,600,000 IOPS - Random Write: Up to 2,400,000 IOPS - Endurance (TBW): 600 TBW - NAND Type: BiCS TLC 3D CBA (8th generation) - Cache Technology: SanDisk nCache 4.0 - Operating Temperature: 0°C to 85°C - Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C - Average Operating Power: ≤7.5 W - Security: TCG Opal v2.0 - Warranty: 5 years limited - SKU: SDSP82100TAN-000E0