Name: WDS100T1R0B Western Digital Red SA500 1TB SATA 6Gb/s M.2 2280 NAS SSD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WDS100T1R0B
Price: 580.08 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Red SA500 1TB M.2 SATA SSD is designed to boost the performance of NAS systems by delivering dependable storage and efficient data handling. It fits neatly into compact NAS devices and supports consistent daily use, making it a practical choice for users seeking steady, long-term storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WDS100T1R0B

Technical Information
Capacity	1TB
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
Cache	SLC cache
MTBF	1.75 million hours
Hot Swappable	No
Hot Pluggable	No

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	3.58mm x 22mm x 80mm
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The Western Digital Red SA500 1TB is a solid state drive crafted to enhance NAS storage performance and reliability. Built for consistent operation, it is often found in home and small business NAS systems where data integrity and speed matter. Users who manage media libraries, backup routines, or collaborative workflows benefit from its balance of capacity and efficiency. This SSD is commonly used in environments that require low power consumption without sacrificing durability. Key Features Engineered to handle the demanding workload of NAS applications Reliable SATA 6Gb/s interface offers steady data flow Compact M.2 2280 size fits various NAS device configurations 1TB storage balances space with performance for everyday NAS tasks Designed for continuous, around-the-clock operation Typically, this SSD is deployed in personal or small-scale network storage units. Its strength lies in providing a solid foundation for data management and backup, keeping user information accessible and secure without overwhelming power use.

Use Cases
The Western Digital Red SA500 1TB M.2 SATA SSD is tailored for NAS environments where consistent, high-reliability storage is critical. It serves IT professionals managing small to medium-sized business networks and home lab setups requiring scalable and durable storage solutions optimized for continuous operations. How It's Used: Enhancing data throughput and responsiveness in SMB NAS arrays hosting file sharing and backup services. Supporting virtualization workloads in compact NAS appliances used by remote offices or branch locations. Providing reliable caching layers in storage clusters to accelerate frequently accessed data in enterprise edge computing setups. Enabling consistent performance for collaborative multimedia editing environments relying on NAS storage. Integrating into home lab NAS systems to simulate production-like storage conditions for IT training and development. This SSD supports sustained operational efficiency by maintaining consistent read/write performance under continuous workload demands. Its compatibility with compact M.2 slots allows scalable deployments, making it a pragmatic choice for enhancing NAS-based storage infrastructures across diverse professional environments.

WDS100T1R0B Western Digital Red SA500 1TB SATA 6Gb/s M.2 2280 NAS SSD

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