Description
Western Digital WD Red SA500 500GB 2.5″ SATA III SSD
WDS500G1R0A
BUILT FOR NAS. ENGINEERED FOR 24/7 PERFORMANCE.
The WD Red SA500 500GB SSD is purpose-built for Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems, delivering reliable, always-on performance for demanding environments.
Unlike standard SSDs, the WD Red series is specifically designed and tested for 24/7 usage, making it ideal for NAS systems that never power down. It enhances responsiveness, reduces latency, and improves access to frequently used data—perfect for multi-user environments, databases, and content-heavy workflows.
With speeds up to 560MB/s read and 530MB/s write, along with strong endurance ratings, the SA500 is built to handle caching, virtualization, and continuous workloads without compromising reliability.
WHY IT’S A GREAT CHOICE
PURPOSE-BUILT FOR NAS SYSTEMS
Designed specifically for NAS—not just a standard SSD repurposed.
24/7 RELIABILITY
Built and tested for continuous operation in always-on environments.
IDEAL FOR CACHING & MULTI-USER WORKLOADS
Improves responsiveness in shared storage, databases, and servers.
HIGH ENDURANCE FOR HEAVY USE
Handles constant read/write workloads better than consumer SSDs.
UPGRADE YOUR NAS PERFORMANCE INSTANTLY
Transforms slow NAS systems into fast, responsive storage platforms.
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Model | Western Digital WD Red SA500 (WDS500G1R0A) |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5″ (7mm) |
| Interface | SATA III 6Gb/s |
| Flash Memory Type | 3D NAND |
| Sequential Read Speed | Up to 560 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | Up to 530 MB/s |
| Random Read/Write | Up to 95K / 85K IOPS |
| Endurance (TBW) | ~350 TBW |
| MTTF | Up to 2 Million Hours |
| Power Consumption | Low Power Optimised |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Dimensions | 100.2 × 69.85 × 7 mm |
| Weight | ±37 g |
| Compatibility | NAS • Desktop |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
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