Datasheet

NAS SSD
WD Red
™
SA500 SSD
Supercharge Your NAS
Boost your NAS system’s performance and responsiveness with the WD Red™ SA500 NAS SATA SSD.
Since your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is essential. Unlike standard SSDs, WD Red NAS
SATA SSDs are specifically designed and tested for 24/7 usage. This durability together with efficient
caching of big files make these drives ideal for OLTP databases, multi-user environments, photo
rendering, 4k and 8k video editing and other demanding applications. With 2.5” and M.2 form factors
and capacities from 500GB up to 4TB* (2.5” only), the WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD lets you optimize
your existing or next NAS system for superior performance and endurance.
Access Big Files Fast
WD Red™ SA500 NAS SATA SSD storage is optimized for caching in NAS systems to rapidly access
your most frequently used content.
Give It Your Tough Workloads
WD Red™ SSD’s superior endurance can handle the heavy read and write loads demanded by NAS,
giving you the reliability you need in a 24/7 environment.
Work More Efficiently
Purpose-built for NAS with proven Western Digital® 3D NAND, the WD Red™ SSD delivers maximum
SATA performance to boost your productivity and effectiveness at home or in the office.
Use it for Your Demanding Applications
The drive reduces latency and improves responsiveness for OLTP databases, multi-user environments,
photo rendering, 4K and 8K video editing, and more.
Customize Your NAS System
The WD Red™ SSD comes in 2.5” and M.2 form factors so you can upgrade your existing NAS system
or design a new one from scratch..
Build With Flexibility
Customize your NAS to meet your most demanding storage needs with capacities ranging from 500GB
up to 4TB* (2.5” only).
PRODUCT BRIEF
Highlights
• Storage optimized for
caching in NAS systems to
rapidly access your most
frequently used files.
• Superior endurance can
handle the heavy read and
write loads demanded
by NAS, giving you the
reliability you need in a
24/7 environment.
• Reduces latency and
improves responsiveness
for OLTP databases, multi-
user environments, photo
rendering, 4K and 8K video
editing, and more.
• Available in 2.5” and M.2
form factors to fit the slots
in modern NAS systems.
• Capacities from 500GB up
to 4TB* (2.5” only) gives you
the flexibility to customize
your NAS to meet your most
demanding storage needs.