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SanDisk 520 NAS SATA SSD 1TB 2.5-Inch Internal Drive

SanDisk 3D NAND reliability in a shock-resistant 1TB SATA SSD with read speeds up to 560 MB/s for demanding editing workflows

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Overview

The SanDisk 520 NAS SATA SSD is aimed squarely at professionals, content creators, and prosumers who need more room without sacrificing dependability. In this 1TB trim it delivers SATA read speeds up to 560 MB/s, a figure SanDisk ties to AI-enabled video editing workflows and productivity suites. The drive is part of a family that scales from 500GB to 4TB, so buyers can match capacity to their libraries of applications, videos, pictures, and personal data. It is a practical expansion option rather than a bleeding-edge performance play.

Construction leans on SanDisk 3D NAND, and the absence of moving parts makes the drive shock resistant and free of the mechanical wear that plagues spinning disks. The 2.5-inch chassis measures a slim 7mm, a dimension that fits the drive bays of most desktops and many laptops using the SATA III 6 Gb/s interface. Ownership is rounded out by software: free Acronis True Image for SanDisk eases migration from an old drive, while the Windows-only SanDisk Dashboard monitors performance, tracks free space, and keeps firmware updated. Note that migration may call for extra cables or hardware sold separately.

Key Features

DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONALS. Professionals, content creators, and prosumers can trust Sandisk to deliver SATA read speeds up to 560MB/s(2) (500GB – 4TB(1) models) for AI-enabled video editing workflows and productivity suites.

EXPAND YOUR PC STORAGE. Available from 500GB up to 4TB(1) to add much needed capacity for more applications, videos, pictures, and personal data.

SOLID STATE RELIABILITY. Designed without any moving parts, the SANDISK 520 SATA SSD is built with trusted SANDISK 3D NAND and is shock resistant.

MIGRATE WITH EASE. Upgrade easily with our free Acronis True Image for SANDISK software(5) (additional cable or hardware may be required and is sold separately).

MONITOR WITH SANDISK DASHBOARD(4). The downloadable SANDISK Dashboard(4) (Windows only) allows you to monitor your new drive’s performance and storage space, and keeps your drive updated.

Specifications

Brand
SanDisk
Manufacturer
Sandisk Technologies, Inc.
Model
SDSS51100TAB-000G0
Series
520 NAS SATA SSD
Capacity
1TB
Interface
SATA III 6 Gb/s
Form Factor
2.5-inch / 7mm
Sequential Read Speed
Up to 560 MB/s
NAND Type
SanDisk 3D NAND
Available Capacities
500GB to 4TB
Management Software
SanDisk Dashboard (Windows)

Frequently Asked Questions

It delivers SATA read speeds up to 560 MB/s, a rate SanDisk cites for the 500GB to 4TB models and geared toward AI-enabled video editing and productivity workflows.
The drive uses a 2.5-inch, 7mm form factor with a SATA III 6 Gb/s connection, which fits most desktops and laptops that accept standard SATA drives.
Yes. SanDisk includes free Acronis True Image for SanDisk software for migration, though an additional cable or hardware may be required and is sold separately.
It is built with SanDisk 3D NAND and has no moving parts, making it shock resistant and free of the mechanical failure points found in traditional hard drives.
Yes, through the downloadable SanDisk Dashboard, which tracks performance and storage space and keeps the drive updated. Note that the Dashboard is Windows only.
This listing is the 1TB model, but the 520 SATA SSD line ranges from 500GB up to 4TB, letting you pick the capacity that matches your storage needs.

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