Sandisk is expanding its storage lineup for network-attached storage systems with two new drives that target high-throughput and high-endurance requirements. The Sandisk NAS 800 NVMe SSD brings PCIe Gen5 speeds to multi-user environments, while the NAS 600 SATA SSD offers robust reliability for traditional setups. These releases address the growing need for faster data access and longer lifespan in shared storage arrays. Users managing dense NAS clusters will find these options relevant for upgrading legacy infrastructure or building new high-performance nodes.
Sandisk launches high-endurance NVMe and SATA drives for NAS clusters
The centerpiece of this launch is the Sandisk NAS 800 NVMe SSD, which utilizes M.2 2280 form factor compatibility. It is built with Sandisk's TLC 3D NAND technology to handle the thermal and power demands of continuous operation. The drive supports extended operation even with up to 85°C temperatures, ensuring stability in enclosed server chassis. This design allows it to fit standard M.2 slots while maintaining the thermal headroom necessary for sustained PCIe Gen5 workloads.
Sandisk NAS 800 NVMe SSD Specifications
- Interface: PCIe Gen5 NVMe
- Sequential Read Speed: 14,900 MB/s
- Sequential Write Speed: 13,200 MB/s
- Endurance (7.68TB Model): 14 PBW
- Random Read/Write IOPS (3.84TB Model): 2.3M/2M
Performance metrics for the NAS 800 are substantial, delivering sequential read and write speeds of 14,900 and 13,200 MB/s respectively. The endurance rating reaches up to 14 PBW for the 7.68TB model, which is critical for write-heavy NAS applications. For the 3.84TB model, the drive achieves up to 2.3M/2M IOPS for random read and write operations. These figures position the NVMe drive as a high-speed option for environments where latency and throughput are primary concerns.
Sandisk also introduced the NAS 600 SATA SSD to complement the NVMe offering with a more traditional interface. The 4TB model of the SATA drive features an endurance rating of up to 2,500 TBW and up to 2.25 million hours MTTF. Both the NAS 800 NVMe and NAS 600 SATA series are available in capacities ranging from 960GB to 7.68TB and 500GB to 4TB respectively. This breadth of capacity allows administrators to scale storage pools according to specific budget and performance tiers.
Both SSD series are scheduled for global availability in September. This timeline gives IT professionals time to plan hardware refreshes for the upcoming quarter. We looked at SK Hynix Showcases PCIe Gen5 M.2 earlier while tracking Sandisk launches. The simultaneous release of NVMe and SATA options provides a complete solution for diverse NAS requirements within a single product cycle.
The launch confirms Sandisk's commitment to the enterprise-adjacent NAS market with verified speed and endurance specifications. Buyers can now choose between the high-speed NVMe interface or the proven SATA reliability based on their specific workload needs. The September release date sets a clear expectation for when these drives will hit the market. This dual-series approach simplifies procurement for organizations standardizing on Sandisk storage solutions.
Source: TweakTown
