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Western Digital Discontinues SSDs, Launches New Optimus Line

1/5/2026

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SanDisk, Western Digital's solid-state unit, discontinued WD Blue and WD Black SSDs.
Western Digital announced in 2023 the split into two companies, with one focusing on hard drives and the other on solid-state storage.
The Optimus line includes Optimus 5100, Optimus GX 7100, and Optimus GX Pro 8100.
Optimus products will be available at select retailers in early 2026.

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Story summary

SanDisk, Western Digital's solid-state unit, discontinued WD Blue and WD Black SSDs.
Western Digital announced in 2023 the split into two companies, with one focusing on hard drives and the other on solid-state storage.
The Optimus line includes Optimus 5100, Optimus GX 7100, and Optimus GX Pro 8100.
Optimus products will be available at select retailers in early 2026.