How to Identify M.2 and SSD Drives Using WMIC Command

If you need to quickly identify your computer’s storage devices, including whether they are M.2 or SSD, the wmic command can provide detailed information. This method works on Windows systems and gives insight into drive model, size, interface type, and status.

Using the Command:

To use WMIC, open a Command Prompt (or Powershell) with administrative privileges and run the following command:

wmic diskdrive get Model,Caption,InterfaceType,Status,Size

Sample Output:

Caption                  InterfaceType  Model                    Size           Status
CT2000BX500SSD1          IDE            CT2000BX500SSD1          2000396321280  OK
CT1000MX500SSD1          IDE            CT1000MX500SSD1          1000202273280  OK
Samsung SSD 870 EVO 1TB  IDE            Samsung SSD 870 EVO 1TB  1000202273280  OK
Corsair MP600 PRO LPX    SCSI           Corsair MP600 PRO LPX    1000202273280  OK

Interpreting the Results:

1. Model: The model name of the drive. For example, “Corsair MP600 PRO LPX” indicates an NVMe M.2 drive.
2. InterfaceType: Identifies the interface type:
   • IDE: Usually represents SATA SSDs.
   • SCSI: Often used for M.2 NVMe drives.
3. Size: The capacity of the drive in bytes.
4. Status: Indicates if the drive is operational (OK).

Key Insights:

• Drives with an SCSI interface, like the Corsair MP600 PRO LPX, are typically M.2 NVMe drives.
• Drives with an IDE interface are likely SATA SSDs, such as the Samsung SSD 870 EVO 1TB.

By running this command, you can determine which drives in your system are M.2 NVMe or SATA SSDs, allowing you to better manage your storage setup.