WDS500G1R0B | WD Red™ SA500 NAS SATA SSD M.2 2280

Model: WDS500G1R0B
Capacity: 500GB
Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s
Sequential Read/Write: Up to 560 MB/s / 530 MB/s
Compatibility: Windows 7+, macOS 10.11+, Linux, NAS systems with M.2 SATA slots
Dimensions: 2.38 x 22 x 80 mm
Weight: ~7 g

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WD Red™ SA500 NAS SATA SSD M.2 2280

Optimized for NAS Performance

The WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD (WDS500G1R0B) is a 500GB M.2 2280 SSD designed for 24/7 NAS environments. Using Western Digital 3D NAND and a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, it delivers sequential read/write speeds up to 560/530 MB/s and random read/write IOPS up to 95K/85K. Optimized for caching, it excels in OLTP databases, multi-user environments, and 4K/8K video editing.

Durability and Reliability

Built for NAS durability, the WD Red SA500 features a 350TBW endurance rating and a 2M-hour MTTF, ensuring reliability in always-on systems. Its single-sided M.2 2280 form factor fits modern NAS arrays, with no moving parts to reduce heat and vibration. The Western Digital SSD Dashboard monitors drive health, optimizing performance for demanding applications.

Versatile NAS Integration

The WD Red SA500 supports NAS systems with efficient caching for rapid file access. Available in 2.5” and M.2 form factors with capacities from 500GB to 4TB (2.5” only), it’s ideal for home and business NAS setups. Compatible with Windows 7+, macOS 10.11+, Linux, and major NAS brands like Synology and QNAP, it ensures seamless integration.

WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD WDS500G1R0B: All Features

Capacity	500GB
Interface	SATA III 6 Gb/s
Performance	Up to 560 MB/s read, 530 MB/s write; 95K/85K IOPS (read/write)
Endurance	350TBW (Terabytes Written)
Reliability	2M hours MTTF
Software	Western Digital SSD Dashboard, Acronis True Image for Western Digital
Compatibility	Windows 7+, macOS 10.11+, Linux, NAS systems with M.2 SATA slots

WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD WDS500G1R0B: All Specifications

Model	WDS500G1R0B
Capacity	500GB (also available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB for 2.5” form factor)
Interface	SATA III 6 Gb/s (backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s, 1.5 Gb/s)
Form Factor	M.2 2280, single-sided
NAND Type	Western Digital 3D NAND TLC
Controller	Western Digital in-house, DRAM-less
Sequential Read Performance	Up to 560 MB/s
Sequential Write Performance	Up to 530 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	Up to 95,000 (4KiB, QD32)
Random Write IOPS	Up to 85,000 (4KiB, QD32)
Endurance	350TBW (Terabytes Written)
Reliability	2M hours MTTF, Low-Density Parity-Check (LDPC) ECC
Security	Secure Erase via Format NVM, no AES encryption
Power Consumption	~3.3W (average active), ~60mW (idle), ~10mW (low power state)
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C
Non-Operating Temperature	-55°C to 85°C
Dimensions (HxWxD)	2.38 x 22 x 80 mm
Weight	~7 g
System Compatibility	Windows 7+, macOS 10.11+, Linux, NAS systems with M.2 SATA slots
Certifications	FCC, CE, BSMI, VCCI, RCM, UL, TUV, KCC, Morocco
Warranty	5-year limited
Package Contents	SSD, quick start guide