Western Digital 500GB WD Red SA500 NAS 3D NAND Internal SSD - SATA III 6 Gb/s, 2.5"/7mm, Up to 560 MB/s - WDS500G1R0A

Q: I didnt see a endurance rating other then 5 year warranty. whats the tbw? or workload rating?

TBW is 2500 TBW for the 4TB model.

Q: Since the red version is optimized for a nas, is there a problem if installed on a computer?

No, not a problem. This NAS SSD can be used in the place of a regular SSD. I use these NAS SSD as boot drives in automation computers that run 24/7. Work flawlessly.

Q: Is it compatible with the synology ds-720+ nas as cache memory?

Yes, but speed is limited. This model is M.2 SATA, not NVMe. Cannot operate through onboard NVMe slots. Need SATA adaptor and install through conventional HDD slots with a maximum of 6 Gb/s speed. Likely only capable to work as read-only cache.

Q: Is it slc, mlc, tlc, or qlc? they are advertising it as a "nas ssd," it should be at least be mlc for that form of performance?

THE WD red SSD series is TLC. Note that a number of reliability studies have shown that TLC and MLC have similar reliability factors, and the WD drive has a large amount of sparing, which provides a very high write endurance, >700 TB for the 500 GB model. The WD SA series is designed for NAS caching, which has very high write ratios, but also works well as a normal drive or RAID drive.

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Digital Storage Capacity
500 GB
Hard Disk Interface
Serial ATA-600
Connectivity Technology
SATA
Brand
Western
Special Feature
Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor
2.5 Inches

⚡Up to 560 MB/s SATA III speed

💾500GB high-speed storage

🔄24/7 endurance for NAS reliability

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Description

🚀 Elevate your NAS game with WD Red SA500 — where speed meets relentless endurance!

COMPACT POWERHOUSE DESIGN - Slim 2.5"/7mm form factor fits effortlessly into your NAS setup, combining space-saving design with robust performance.
TURBOCHARGE YOUR NAS CACHE - Optimized caching for lightning-fast access to your most-used files, eliminating lag in multi-user environments.
SEAMLESS 3 D NAND PERFORMANCE - Purpose-built with Western Digital’s proven 3D NAND technology to maximize SATA III throughput and reliability.
BUILT TO LAST AROUND THE CLOCK - Engineered for 24/7 NAS operation with superior endurance to handle heavy read/write workloads without breaking a sweat.
LATENCY SLAYER FOR PRO WORKFLOWS - Reduces latency and boosts responsiveness for OLTP databases, 4K/8K video editing, and photo rendering—perfect for demanding professionals.

The Western Digital 500GB WD Red SA500 NAS SSD is a SATA III 6 Gb/s internal drive designed specifically for NAS systems. Featuring 3D NAND technology, it delivers up to 560 MB/s read speeds and is optimized for 24/7 operation with superior endurance. Ideal for caching, multi-user environments, and professional workflows like 4K/8K video editing, this compact 2.5" SSD ensures reliable, high-performance storage tailored for both home and business NAS users.

Specifications

Hard Drive	500 GB Solid State Hard Drive
Brand	Western Digital
Series	SA500
Item model number	WDS500G1R0A
Item Weight	0.15 ounces
Product Dimensions	3.95 x 2.75 x 0.28 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	3.95 x 2.75 x 0.28 inches
Color	Red
Flash Memory Size	500
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA-600
Manufacturer	Western Digital
Language	English, English, English, English, English
ASIN	B07YFGQLYK
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	October 24, 2019