Introduction

Minimum System Requirements
The Western Digital SSD Dashboard is a Microsoft Windows application. Administrative rights are required for installation and execution of the application.
Supported Operating Systems

Windows 10 (32/64 bit)
Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit)
Windows 7 (32/64 bit)
Windows 7 requires a Microsoft Hotfix to support NVMe, see:
MS Hotfix 2990941
Windows 7 requires the support of a graphics driver that supports OpenGL 2.1 or higher.

Supported Languages
Seventeen languages are supported:

Czech
Danish
Dutch
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish
Swedish
Traditional Chinese
Turkish

Detailed Specifications

Specifications*	240GB	120GB
ModelNumbers1
WD Green SSD 2.5”/7mm cased	WDS240G2G0A	WDS120G2G0A
WD Green SSD M.2 2280	WDS240G2G0B	WDS120G2G0B
Interface2,3
WD Green SSD 2.5”/7mm cased	SATA III 6 Gb/s	SATA III 6 Gb/s
WD Green SSD M.2 2280	SATA III 6 Gb/s	SATA III 6 Gb/s
Performance4 [4KB QD32]
SequentialRead up to (MB/s)	545	545
Power5
Average Active Power (mW)	80	80
Max Read Operating (mW)	2,800	2,200
Max Write Operating (mW)	2,800	2,200
Slumber (mW)	30	30
DEVSLP (mW)	10	10
Reliability
MTTF6	Up to 1.0M hours	Up to 1.0M hours
Environmental
Operating Temperatures	0°C to 70°C	0°C to 70°C
Non-operating Temperatures	-55°C to 85°C	-55°C to 85°C
Operating Vibrations	5.0 gRMS, 10-2000Hz	5.0 gRMS, 10-2000Hz
Non-operating Vibrations	4.9 gRMS, 7-800 Hz	4.9 gRMS, 7-800 Hz
Shock	1,500 G@ 0.5 msec half sine	1,500 G@ 0.5 msec half sine
Certifications	FCC, UL, TUV, KC, BSMI,VCCI	FCC, UL, TUV, KC, BSMI,VCCI
Limited Warranty7	3 years	3 years
Physical Dimensions
Size: 2.5”/7mm cased	7.00mm x 69.85mm x 100.50mm	7.00mm x 69.85mm x 100.50mm
Size: M.2 2280	1.5mm x 22.0mmx 80mm	1.5mm x 22.0mmx 80mm
Weight: 2.5”/7mm cased	32.2g, ± 0.5g	32.1g, ± 0.5g
Weight: M.2 2280	6.51g, ± 0.5g	6.46g, ± 0.5g

* Speciﬁcations subject to change without notice.

Not all products may be available in all regions of the world.
Backward compatible to SATA II and I.
As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Total accessible capacity varies depending on operating
environment. As used for buffer or cache, one megabyte (MB) = 1,048,576 bytes. As used for transfer rate or interface, megabyte per second (MB/s) = one million bytes per second, and gigabit per second (Gb/s) = one billion bits per second. Effective maximum SATA 6 Gb/s transfer rate calculated according to the Serial ATA speciﬁcation published by the SATA-IO organization as of the date of this speciﬁcation sheet. Visit www.sata-io.org for details.
Performance is based on the CrystalDiskMark benchmark using a 1000MB LBA range on ASUS Z170A ATX desktop with Intel Z170 chipset, Intel i7–6700K 4.0GHz, 8M, Skylake, 8GB 2133MHz DDR4, Windows 10 Pro 64- bit using Intel iRST version 15.2.0.1020, secondary drive, C-state off. Performance may vary based on host device. 1 MB = 1,000,000 bytes. IOPS = input/output operations per second.
Measured using the MobileMark™ 2014 benchmark with DIPM (Device Initiated Power Management) enabled.
MTTF = Mean Time To Failure based on internal testing using Telcordia stress part testing.
See support.wdc.com for regional speciﬁc warranty details.

Western Digital Car SSD Dashboard Installation

You can download the current version of the Western Digital SSD Dashboard software from http://support.wdc.com.
After the file has been downloaded, follow these steps to install the application.

Double-click on the WesternDigitalSSDDashboardSetup.exe file icon to launch the installation.
Note: To cancel the installation, click on the X in the upper-right corner of the dialog box.
When the installation is complete, click Finish. The Western Digital SSD Dashboard launches and populates the Status section.
When the installation has completed successfully, click on the Finish button. This will automatically launch the Western Digital SSD Dashboard and load the Status section.

NOTE: To perform an application update, see Application Update.

Description

The Western Digital Car SSD Dashboard provides a range of benefits for drivers, including faster data processing, improved navigation, and a more intuitive driving experience. The SSD drive ensures quick boot-up times and efficient data management, while the LCD display provides easy-to-read information on your vehicle's performance, including speed, fuel efficiency, and engine status. The built-in GPS and Bluetooth connectivity allow for hands-free calling, music streaming, and turn-by-turn navigation, making your driving experience safer and more enjoyable.

Usage

The Western Digital SSD Dashboard automatically scans for Western Digital SSDs after it launches.

If a Western Digital SSD is connected to the system after Dashboard is launched, the Dashboard will automatically scan the system. It will add the drive as the current model if this is the only Western Digital drive in the system, or add it to the list of drives in the Select Drive drop-down. If, for some reason, you do not see the drive, click the Refresh icon in the upper right corner of the screen to rescan the system for Western Digital SSDs.

When all SSD drives have been detected, you can select a specific drive by clicking on the Select drive drop-down menu.

Performance

Performance Chart

The Performance chart provides two different real time performance metrics: transfer speed MB/s (megabytes per second) and transfer IOPS (I/O operation count per second).
The chart scrolls from right to left and shows moving, 5-minute time line increments on the horizontal axis. The vertical axis of the chart will show either Transfer Speed MB/s or Transfer IOPS.

Transfer Speed MB/s

The SSD MB/s write and read speeds are shown in the chart with blue and green indicators, respectively.

Transfer IOPS

The SSD I/O write and read speeds are shown in the chart with purple and red indicators, respectively.

TRIM
(This feature will be displayed if the operating system supports it.) The TRIM function frees up space on the SSD that was used by files that have been deleted.

Note: Western Digital recommends that TRIM be run on a weekly basis.

Click the Enable Windows TRIM checkbox to automatically run TRIM.
Select Weekly, for the frequency, if available.
Click Run TRIM Now to manually run TRIM.

Setup Guide

Setting up the Western Digital Car SSD Dashboard is a breeze.
Simply plug the device into your vehicle's OBD-II port, and the dashboard will automatically power on and connect to your car's systems.
From there, you can customize the display to show the information you want to see, such as speed, fuel efficiency, and engine status.
The dashboard also includes a USB port for charging and data transfer, making it easy to keep your devices charged and your data organized.

Western Digital Car SSD Dashboard Settings

Application Update

If a newer version of the application is available, a message will be displayed in the Notifications area.

Clicking on the New Application Available link will take you to the Settings section, which will display the number of the new version available. Click on Update Western Digital SSD Dashboard to initiate the update.
Click OK to confirm and proceed with the application update. After the update has finished downloading, the installation process will begin.

Starting Western Digital SSD Dashboard with Windows Startup

To launch the Western Digital SSD Dashboard at Windows startup, check Start SSD Dashboard with Windows startup.
To open the Western Digital SSD Dashboard in Windows’ system tray on the taskbar, check Start minimized.

Select Language

Click the Select Language drop-down menu to select the display language of the Western Digital SSD Dashboard.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues with the Western Digital Car SSD Dashboard, try the following troubleshooting steps:

Check that the device is properly plugged into the OBD-II port.
Make sure the dashboard is connected to your vehicle's systems.
Restart the device and try again.
If the issue persists, contact Western Digital customer support.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Faster data processing with SSD drive
Easy-to-read LCD display
Built-in GPS and Bluetooth connectivity
Compact and sleek design
Plug-and-play installation

Cons

May not be compatible with older vehicles
Some users may find the display difficult to read in bright sunlight
The device may obstruct the view of the dashboard in some vehicles

Customer Reviews

Customers rave about the Western Digital Car SSD Dashboard's quick boot-up times, intuitive interface, and improved navigation. Some users have noted that the device can be difficult to read in bright sunlight, but overall, the dashboard has received positive reviews for its fast data processing, sleek design, and easy installation.

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