Western Digital Black AN1500 2TB NVMe Gen3 SSD (Add In Card)

The Western Digital Black AN1500 2TB NVMe Add-In Card is a high-performance storage solution designed for desktop systems that demand fast, large-capacity NVMe storage without relying on an available M.2 slot. It slots directly into a standard PCIe x8 lane and leverages the PCIe 3.0 interface to deliver sequential read speeds of up to 6,500 MB/s, making it well suited for content creators, power users, and enthusiasts who work with large files on a regular basis. As an Add-In Card form factor, the AN1500 bypasses the need for a motherboard M.2 slot entirely, instead occupying a standard PCIe expansion slot. This makes it compatible with a broad range of desktop motherboards, including older platforms that may not offer M.2 connectivity at all. The card integrates NVMe protocol, ensuring significantly lower latency and higher throughput compared to legacy SATA-based SSDs. With 2TB of storage capacity, the AN1500 provides ample space for operating systems, applications, game libraries, video editing projects, and large data archives. The WD Black branding denotes Western Digital's performance-oriented product line, engineered for users who prioritise speed and reliability in demanding workloads. Verified Specifications: - Brand: Western Digital - Model: WD Black AN1500 - SKU: WDS200T1X0L - GTIN / EAN-UPC: 718037883830 - Capacity: 2TB - Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8 - Protocol: NVMe - Form Factor: Add-In Card (AIC) - Sequential Read Speed: up to 6,500 MB/s - SSD Generation: Gen 3 - Listed Price (INR): ₹42,900 - In Stock: Yes