Name: WDS100T1R0A-68A4W0 Western Digital WD Red SA500 1TB SATA 6Gb/s SSD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WDS100T1R0A-68A4W0
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The WD Red SA500 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch SSD is designed as a storage solution optimized for NAS devices. It features a 1TB capacity, SATA 6Gb/s interface, and a 2.5-inch form factor, making it suitable for integration into a variety of NAS setups that require solid-state storage.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital

Technical Information
Capacity	1TB
NAND Flash	3D NAND
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Performance
Max Sequential Read	560 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	530 MB/s
Random Read	95,000 IOPS
Random Write	83,000 IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	600 TBW

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	7 x 69.85 x 100.2 mm
Weight	0.60
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The WD Red SA500 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch SSD is a solid-state drive designed to provide storage capacity and performance in NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems. It is commonly used in small to medium business and home NAS setups that require reliable storage optimized for multi-drive environments. This SSD is intended for IT professionals and system integrators who are equipping NAS devices with drives suited to handle continuous operation and data-intensive workloads. Key Features 1TB storage capacity for ample file storage SATA 6Gb/s interface enabling compatibility with many NAS devices 2.5-inch physical size for flexible installation WD Red series tuning for NAS workloads Solid-state technology for consistent data access This WD Red SSD offers storage reliability and performance enhancements specific to NAS environments, supporting the operational demands typical in these systems. It plays a practical role in providing enhanced storage endurance and data integrity for network storage solutions.

Use Cases
This WD Red SA500 SSD is typically used in NAS environments where continuous operation and data integrity are important. It supports storage needs in small to medium-sized business networks and home NAS systems requiring solid-state performance and endurance. How It's Used: Installed in 2.5-inch drive bays of NAS devices for primary or cache storage Used by IT professionals to upgrade or expand existing NAS storage capacity Deployed in environments with moderate to heavy read/write workloads typical of file sharing and backups Utilized in home media servers to improve access speeds and responsiveness Incorporated in small office NAS solutions for shared data access and storage Overall, this SSD supports NAS systems by enhancing storage performance and endurance, contributing to stable and efficient network storage operations without altering the existing infrastructure significantly.

FAQ's
What interface does the WD Red SA500 use? The WD Red SA500 utilizes the SATA 6Gb/s interface, which is widely supported in many NAS and desktop systems compatible with 2.5-inch drives. What is the physical size of this WD Red SSD? This SSD has a 2.5-inch form factor, making it compatible with standard 2.5-inch drive bays commonly found in NAS devices and laptops. Is the WD Red SA500 suitable for NAS environments? Yes, the WD Red SA500 is specifically designed for NAS applications, optimized to handle the workload and operational demands of multi-drive NAS systems. What storage capacity does the WDS100T1R0A-68A4W0 offer? This model offers a storage capacity of 1TB, suitable for storing a significant amount of data typical in NAS usage. Can this SSD be used in standard desktop computers? While designed for NAS, the SATA 6Gb/s interface and 2.5-inch size make it compatible with desktop systems supporting SATA SSDs of this form factor. Does this SSD support SATA III speeds? Yes, the WD Red SA500 supports SATA III speeds up to 6Gb/s, ensuring data transfer rates compatible with modern SATA connections.