WD Red SA500 2TB M.2 SATA SSD

The WD Red SA500 solid-state drive is engineered for network-attached storage (NAS) systems requiring 24/7 reliability and consistent performance. This model utilizes the SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, providing stable data transfer rates suitable for caching and continuous file access within multi-bay NAS arrays. Built in the compact M.2 2280 form factor, the drive integrates 3D NAND technology, which optimizes responsiveness when managing high-transaction workloads.

Sequential performance metrics are capped by the SATA bus, reaching 560 MB/s for reads and 530 MB/s for writes. This consistent speed profile supports demanding applications, including OLTP databases and 4K/8K video editing environments that require rapid access to cached files. The drive features an endurance rating of 1300 Terabytes Written (TBW) and is protected by comprehensive SMART support, designed to ensure a long operational lifespan within a high-duty cycle NAS environment.

• Storage capacity of 2000 GB
• M.2 2280 physical form factor
• SATA 6 Gbit/s data transfer rate
• Optimized component for NAS arrays
• Random read performance of 95,000 IOPS
• Random write performance of 85,000 IOPS
• Mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2,000,000 hours
• Operating shock resistance up to 1500G
• Dimensions: 80 mm deep, 22 mm wide, 2.38 mm high