Western Digital / SanDisk SSD (WD Blue, WD Black SN series)
This entry covers WD and SanDisk SSD families that normally use Windows storage drivers. Western Digital states that Western Digital Dashboard support has ended and that SanDisk Dashboard supports SSD products; do not rely on the retired WD Dashboard. Firmware availability is model-specific, and the official firmware article directs users to the applicable dashboard or support path.
Family profile
- Reference coverage
- support depends on the current model-specific SanDisk/WD utility
- Hardware category
- Storage & NVMe
- Manufacturer
- Western Digital
- Related families listed
- 14 in this category, 1 elsewhere from Western Digital
This coverage label describes releases discussed by this publication, not certified compatibility. Confirm the exact device or PC model, hardware revision, current Windows release, and current package requirements on the publisher source before making a change. Windows 10 Home and Pro reached end of support on October 14, 2025. Extended security updates and other editions have separate lifecycle terms; a driver listing does not extend Windows support.
Western Digital / SanDisk SSD (WD Blue, WD Black SN series) at a glance
| Detail | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Consumer SSD, WD Blue and WD Black SN |
| Interface | NVMe or Sata depending on model |
| Vendor driver | Not needed; standard driver operates it |
| Firmware tool | SanDisk Dashboard or current model-specific WD support path |
| Where to get it | Western Digital's own site |
| Common non-driver issue | Health warnings surface in the dashboard |
How to tell this is what you have
- Exact WD or SanDisk model and serial
- Current utility confirmed on the official support article
Worth knowing: Western Digital Dashboard is end-of-support; use the current SanDisk/WD support guidance for the exact SSD.
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Official sources and citations
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- Western Digital downloads and documentation
Western Digital: Use this publisher-maintained page to match the exact Western Digital model and operating-system release before selecting a package.
- Windows 10 Home and Pro lifecycle
Microsoft Lifecycle: Lifecycle documentation for Windows 10 Home and Pro; separately governed editions and servicing channels can have different dates.
- Western Digital Dashboard end-of-support notice
Western Digital: Publisher lifecycle notice for Dashboard; it does not establish a replacement utility for every WD or SanDisk SSD.
- SanDisk software downloads
SanDisk: Publisher software selector; verify the exact drive model, utility support list, and operating system.
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Other storage & nvme families to compare
Western Digital / SanDisk SSD (WD Blue, WD Black SN series) next to the other 14 families in this category
| Family | Manufacturer | Reference coverage | How you recognize it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Digital / SanDisk SSD (WD Blue, WD Black SN series) (this page) | Western Digital | support depends on the current model-specific SanDisk/WD utility | Exact WD or SanDisk model and serial |
| Samsung NVMe Driver (970 / 980 / 990 series consumer SSDs) | Samsung | Driver 3.3: 7/8.1/10 on listed models; check Magician separately | Exact Samsung model checked against the NVMe Driver guide |
| Seagate SSD & HDD (BarraCuda, IronWolf, FireCuda) | Seagate | support depends on the selected SeaTools release | Exact BarraCuda, IronWolf, or FireCuda model |
| Kingston SSD (NV / KC / Fury series) | Kingston | Kingston SSD Manager x64: 10/11 x64 for listed SSDs | Exact Kingston model on the current or legacy supported-SSD list |
| Intel Rapid Storage Technology (RST) controller driver | Intel | 10/11 x64 only as listed for the selected generation package | Exact Intel generation listed by the RST package |
| Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) driver | Intel | 10/11 x64 only on package-listed VMD platforms | VMD-capable Bios and supported Intel generation |
| AMD Raid / storage controller driver | AMD | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Used with Raid on AMD chipsets |
| Dell platform storage/chipset package (OptiPlex, Latitude, XPS) | Dell | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Chosen by Dell Service Tag |
| HP platform storage/chipset package (EliteBook, ProBook, Pavilion) | HP | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Chosen by HP product number |
| Lenovo platform storage/chipset package (ThinkPad, IdeaPad, Legion) | Lenovo | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Chosen by Lenovo machine type and model |
| ASUS motherboard storage/chipset drivers | ASUS | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Used with ASUS desktop motherboards |
| Gigabyte motherboard storage/chipset drivers | Gigabyte | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Used with Gigabyte desktop motherboards |
| MSI motherboard storage/chipset drivers | MSI | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Used with MSI desktop motherboards |
| ASRock motherboard storage/chipset drivers | ASRock | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Used with ASRock desktop motherboards |
| Corsair NVMe SSD (MP series) | Corsair | 10/11 only where listed for the exact drive or controller package | Labeled MP-series M.2 NVMe drive |
Other Western Digital families in the catalog
Western Digital hardware documented outside storage & nvme
| Family | Category | Reference coverage |
|---|---|---|
| SanDisk / Western Digital USB card readers (ImageMate) | Card Readers | 10, 11 |