WD Red SA500 1TB 2.5" SATA SSD

The WD Red SA500 SSD is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation specifically within Network Attached Storage (NAS) environments. This 1 TB internal solid-state drive utilizes the SATA 6Gb/s interface and is optimized for the caching requirements of multi-user setups, database applications, and intensive media workflows. It employs 3D NAND technology to ensure reliable data handling and sustained performance necessary for high-demand systems.

The drive provides sequential reading speeds up to 600 MB/s and sequential writing speeds up to 560 MB/s, facilitating rapid data transfers essential for NAS functions. Its operational durability is rated for 600 Terabytes Written (TBW), supporting long-term reliability required by persistent workloads. With a standard 2.5-inch form factor and a 7 mm height, the SA500 is dimensionally compatible with common NAS appliances and enclosures.

• Storage capacity: 1 TB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Target workload: Network Attached Storage (NAS)
• NAND flash type: 3D NAND technology
• Random read performance: 95,000 IOPS
• Random write performance: 85,000 IOPS
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2,000,000 hours
• Operating shock resistance: 1500 G
• Weight: 37.4 g
• Operating voltage: 5 V