WD Red SA500 is a SATA SSD for NAS in the M.2 2280 form factor with a 1 TB capacity, engineered for 24/7 operation and demanding multi-user environments. It delivers fast responsiveness, cache optimization, and greater reliability with no moving parts — ideal for databases, photo workflows, and 4K/8K video editing.
Speed up your NAS response time: WD Red SA500 leverages efficient cache handling to accelerate access to both large and frequently used files. It is optimized for database OLTP workloads, multi-user collaboration, photo rendering, and smooth 4K and 8K post-production.
Thanks to Western Digital 3D NAND technology and a design with no moving parts, the drive offers high reliability, lower heat output, and reduced vibration — exactly what a NAS in continuous operation needs. A 5-year limited warranty comes standard.
- 1 TB in a compact M.2 2280 form factor
- Interface SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Optimized for caching and fast access to frequently used data
- Suitable for OLTP databases, 4K/8K video, and multi-user environments
- No moving parts design for lower vibration and temperature
- Designed for NAS and 24/7 operation
- 5-year limited warranty
Specifications
- Brand
- WD
- Series / model
- Red SA500
- Drive type
- SSD (SATA)
- Capacity
- 1 TB
- Form factor
- M.2 2280
- Interface
- SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Intended use
- For NAS, 24/7 operation
- Memory technology
- 3D NAND
- Construction
- No moving parts (lower temperature and vibration)
- Optimization
- For cache and fast access to frequently used data
- Typical use
- OLTP databases, 4K/8K video editing, multi-user work
- Warranty
- 5 years (limited)
