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WD Black SN7100 SSD and PS5 Expansion Slot Compatibility The WD Black SN7100 is a PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD available in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities. Its sequential read speeds peak at 7 250 MB/s—well above the PS5’s minimum recommended 5 500 MB/s for storage expansion. The PS5 supports M.2 SSDs between 250 GB and 4 TB, with a PCIe 4.0 ×4 interface, and requires an effective heatsink and a maximum total thickness of 11.25 mm (including the heatsink) to fit in the console’s expansion bay. Because the SN7100 exceeds Sony’s speed and capacity thresholds, it will work perfectly in a PS5 once mounted with a heatsink. After physically installing and formatting via “Settings > Storage,” you can run both PS5 and PS4 titles directly from the drive with virtually no load-time penalty. --- Installation Checklist - Confirm SN7100 is M.2 2280, PCIe Gen4 ×4, and within 500 GB–2 TB (fits PS5’s 250 GB–4 TB range) - Attach a low-profile heatsink rated for NVMe SSDs (total SSD + heatsink ≤ 11.25 mm) - Power off PS5, remove side cover, unscrew M.2 slot cover, insert SSD/heatsink assembly, then re-secure - Boot PS5, navigate to Settings > Storage > M.2 SSD, and follow on-screen prompts to format - Verify PS5 reports a read speed ≥ 5 500 MB/s in its storage menu --- Additional Notes - WD’s Digital Dashboard utility can help monitor the SN7100’s health and firmware on Windows PCs, but all PS5 configuration is done onboard. - Sony strongly recommends using a heatsink to prevent thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions. - Owners of the slightly slower SN770 (5 100 MB/s reads) have reported flawless PS5 use, so the SN7100’s higher speeds offer extra headroom. If you need recommendations on specific heatsink models or want tips on getting the fastest transfer rates when moving games to your new SSD, let me know!

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WD Black SN7100 SSD and PS5 Expansion Slot Compatibility The WD Black SN7100 is a PCIe Gen4 ×4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD available in 500 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB capacities. Its sequential read speeds peak at 7 250 MB/s—well above the PS5’s minimum recommended 5 500 MB/s for storage expansion. The PS5 supports M.2 SSDs between 250 GB and 4 TB, with a PCIe 4.0 ×4 interface, and requires an effective heatsink and a maximum total thickness of 11.25 mm (including the heatsink) to fit in the console’s expansion bay. Because the SN7100 exceeds Sony’s speed and capacity thresholds, it will work perfectly in a PS5 once mounted with a heatsink. After physically installing and formatting via “Settings > Storage,” you can run both PS5 and PS4 titles directly from the drive with virtually no load-time penalty. --- Installation Checklist - Confirm SN7100 is M.2 2280, PCIe Gen4 ×4, and within 500 GB–2 TB (fits PS5’s 250 GB–4 TB range) - Attach a low-profile heatsink rated for NVMe SSDs (total SSD + heatsink ≤ 11.25 mm) - Power off PS5, remove side cover, unscrew M.2 slot cover, insert SSD/heatsink assembly, then re-secure - Boot PS5, navigate to Settings > Storage > M.2 SSD, and follow on-screen prompts to format - Verify PS5 reports a read speed ≥ 5 500 MB/s in its storage menu --- Additional Notes - WD’s Digital Dashboard utility can help monitor the SN7100’s health and firmware on Windows PCs, but all PS5 configuration is done onboard. - Sony strongly recommends using a heatsink to prevent thermal throttling during extended gaming sessions. - Owners of the slightly slower SN770 (5 100 MB/s reads) have reported flawless PS5 use, so the SN7100’s higher speeds offer extra headroom. If you need recommendations on specific heatsink models or want tips on getting the fastest transfer rates when moving games to your new SSD, let me know!
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Hi, As of February 2025, Western Digital has separated into two independent companies and the support process for your Western Digital and Sandisk branded products may have changed. All Hard Drive products remain with Western Digital, and all SSD and Flash products are now supported by Sandisk. We apologize for any confusion or inconvenience. For support of your SSD or Flash product, please contact the SanDisk support team on Social Media handle @sandisk
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