Name: WDS100T1R0A Western Digital Red SA500 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch NAS SSD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WDS100T1R0A
Price: 553.05 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Red SA500 1TB SATA SSD is a solid-state drive tailored for NAS environments, balancing speed and long-term reliability. It fits into 2.5-inch bays and uses the SATA 6Gb/s interface to provide consistent performance in network-attached storage systems where continuous operation is critical.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WDS100T1R0A

Technical Information
Capacity	1TB
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
Cache	SLC Cache, DRAM
MTBF	1750000 hours
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	84,000 IOPS
Endurance (TBW)	600 TBW

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	7mm x 69.85mm x 100mm
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Western Digital Red SA500 1TB SATA SSD is built to enhance your NAS storage with reliable solid-state performance. It’s commonly used in home and small business NAS setups where both speed and durability matter. This drive is designed for network-attached storage devices that need consistent uptime and efficient data handling. Often found in environments where streaming, file sharing, and backup tasks occur regularly, it benefits IT professionals and tech-savvy users looking to upgrade their NAS drive with a solid-state option. Key Features Reliable endurance tailored for NAS workloads Consistent 24/7 operation without performance dips Compact 2.5-inch size compatible with most NAS units Low power consumption to reduce heat and save energy Fast SATA 6Gb/s interface supports quick data access This drive is typically deployed in home offices, small businesses, or any setup requiring dependable NAS performance. It helps maintain smooth operations for backups, media streaming, and data management without the delays traditional hard drives can cause. Users appreciate the balance it offers between capacity, speed, and NAS-specific endurance, making it a solid choice for extending the life and capability of their storage arrays.

Use Cases
The Western Digital Red SA500 1TB SATA SSD is designed specifically for NAS environments requiring high endurance and reliable 24/7 operation. It is ideal for small to medium-sized businesses and IT professionals managing networked storage solutions that demand consistent performance under sustained workloads. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments in SMBs where low latency and steady throughput enhance VM storage performance. Deploying in remote office NAS units to provide dependable, maintenance-free storage with minimal downtime. Integrating into storage clusters for collaborative data access in media production or software development teams. Serving as cache or tiered storage in enterprise IT to accelerate frequently accessed data within NAS systems. Utilizing in edge computing deployments requiring durable and scalable storage solutions close to data sources. This SSD supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent I/O performance and endurance tailored for NAS workloads. Its form factor and interface enable straightforward scalability within existing storage frameworks, ensuring long-term reliability without compromising speed.