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Western Digital Red SA500 NAS SSD 500GB 2.5'' SATA III Connection WDS500G1R0A
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Western Digital Red SA500 NAS SSD 500GB 2.5'' SATA III Connection WDS500G1R0A

Improve the performance and response time of your NAS system with the WD Red™ SA500 NAS SATA SSD. Because your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is always essential. Unlike other SSD...

Improve the performance and response time of your NAS system with the WD Red™ SA500 NAS SATA SSD. Because your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is always essential. Unlike other SSD drives, WD Red NAS SATA SSD drives are specially designed and tested for use 24/7.

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  • Communication Protocol

    Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

    Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


    PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

    SATA III

    Modern hard drive connection standard.

    The majority of SSD hard drives use this standard. The motherboard must support it for the disk to operate at its maximum potential.

  • Write Speed

    Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

    For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

    These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

  • Read Speed

    Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

    An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

    These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
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Description

Description

Improve the performance and response time of your NAS system with the WD Red™ SA500 NAS SATA SSD. Because your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is always essential. Unlike other SSD drives, WD Red NAS SATA SSD drives are specially designed and tested for use 24/7.

Improve Your NAS System

The durability combined with the efficient storage operation of large files in cache makes the WD Red™ SA500 NAS SATA SSD unit ideal for OLTP databases, multi-user environments, photo rendering, 4k and 8k video editing, and other demanding applications.

The superior endurance of WD Red SSDs can withstand the heavy read and write loads required by NAS, giving you the reliability you need in a 24x7 environment.

Fast access to large files

The WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD storage is optimized for caching in NAS systems for quick access to your most frequently used content.

Work more efficiently

The SSD WD Red SSD is specially designed for NAS with Western Digital's tested 3D NAND and provides maximum SATA performance to boost your productivity and efficiency at home or in the office.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information
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Specifications

Specifications

Product Details

Capacity
500 GB

Capacity

The golden ratio of cost and capacity for now is 500GB and 1TB.

For gaming or professional programs that require a lot of space for their installation, a capacity of at least 500GB is recommended. 

As an indication, a 1TB hard drive can hold about 250 thousand photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.
Communication Protocol
SATA III

Communication Protocol

Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

SATA III
Modern hard drive connection standard.

The majority of SSD hard drives use this standard. The motherboard must support it for the disk to operate at its maximum potential.
NVMe
No

NVMe

Communication template that enhances the performance and speed of SSDs.

The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for simple everyday use.
Heatsink
No

Heatsink

The SSD is equipped with a heatsink to maintain low temperatures, ensuring better performance and more efficient heat dissipation in the SSD.
Compatible with PlayStation 5
No

Compatible with PlayStation 5

Compatible with PS5.
Cache Type
-
Write Endurance (TBW)
-

Write Endurance (TBW)

Shows the total amount of data (in TB) that the SSD can write over its lifetime, according to the manufacturer’s specifications. A higher value means greater theoretical endurance for frequent data writes.
NAND Flash Type
TLC

NAND Flash Type

The type of flash memory used by the SSD. It affects the drive's durability, performance, and cost.

TLC
The most common option, offering a very good balance between performance, durability, and cost.

Dimensions

Form Factor
2.5''

Form Factor

The term form factor refers to the physical size of SSDs. The motherboard must support the form factor of the SSD in order for it to be installed.


The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (such as high-definition video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for everyday use.

2.5''
The most classic size of SATA SSD hard drive.

HDD hard drives in laptops are of this size, so upgrading with an SSD is the right choice.

Performance

Read Speed
560 MB/s

Read Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
Write Speed
530 MB/s

Write Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.
Maximum 4KB Random Write
85000 IOPS

Maximum 4KB Random Write

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk in data recording during general use, for example (opening the computer/using applications). The larger the size, the faster it is in these functions.

Average read speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 80,000 IOPS, while for one with NVMe it is 380,000 IOPS.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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yiannisgs

Να το βάλω σε laptop γιατί θέλω να του αλλάξω τον HDD που έχει πάνω..??
Τι είναι αυτό το πρότυπο "NAS" ? Με προβληματίζει λίγο... ??

yiannisgs 2024-09-13
Andreas_Mikidis

Πριν τον αγοράσω, ρώτησα το κατάστημα VisionStudio και μου είπανε ότι το πρότυπο NAS έχει μεγαλύτερη διάρκεια ζωής για να λειτουργεί 24/7 και ότι μπορώ να τον χρησιμοποιήσω άφοβα. Ήδη έκλεισε 1 χρόνο χωρίς προβλήματα.

Andreas_Mikidis 2024-09-14
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theodoros_kapetanopoulos

Έχω τον desktop dell inspiron 3671 i5-9400 και θέλω να προσθέσω και τον συγκεκριμένο δίσκο. Είναι συμβατός με το μηχάνημά μου? Περιέχει επίσης το κουτί καλώδιο sata και βίδες ή είναι ξεχωριστή η αγορά τους;

theodoros_kapetanopoulos 2021-06-23
sokins

Είναι συμβατός. Δεν περιέχει τίποτα έξτρα μέσα. Θα πρέπει να τα αγοράσεις. Και με μια βίδα να τον στηρίξεις είναι εντάξει.

sokins 2021-08-08
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Andreas_Mikidis

Γεια σας! Μπορώ να εγκαταστήσω τα windows στο συγκεκριμένο δίσκο σε custom desktop με μητρική GIGABYTE socket 1150? Έχω ψάξει σε ξένες σελίδες και οι απαντήσεις διαφέρουν. Παρακαλώ βοηθήστε. Ευχαριστώ!

Andreas_Mikidis 2023-07-25
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Description & Specifications

Improve the performance and response time of your NAS system with the WD Red™ SA500 NAS SATA SSD. Because your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is always essential. Unlike other SSD drives, WD Red NAS SATA SSD drives are specially designed and tested for use 24/7.

Improve Your NAS System

The durability combined with the efficient storage operation of large files in cache makes the WD Red™ SA500 NAS SATA SSD unit ideal for OLTP databases, multi-user environments, photo rendering, 4k and 8k video editing, and other demanding applications.

The superior endurance of WD Red SSDs can withstand the heavy read and write loads required by NAS, giving you the reliability you need in a 24x7 environment.

Fast access to large files

The WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD storage is optimized for caching in NAS systems for quick access to your most frequently used content.

Work more efficiently

The SSD WD Red SSD is specially designed for NAS with Western Digital's tested 3D NAND and provides maximum SATA performance to boost your productivity and efficiency at home or in the office.

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information

Product Details

Capacity
500 GB

Capacity

The golden ratio of cost and capacity for now is 500GB and 1TB.

For gaming or professional programs that require a lot of space for their installation, a capacity of at least 500GB is recommended. 

As an indication, a 1TB hard drive can hold about 250 thousand photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.
Communication Protocol
SATA III

Communication Protocol

Most SSDs use SATA III or PCI Express.

Almost all 2.5" SSDs connect via SATA III while most M.2 SSDs connect via PCI Express.


PCI Express connection offers higher speeds, but this is mainly noticeable in demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and is not necessary for everyday use.

SATA III
Modern hard drive connection standard.

The majority of SSD hard drives use this standard. The motherboard must support it for the disk to operate at its maximum potential.
NVMe
No

NVMe

Communication template that enhances the performance and speed of SSDs.

The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (high-resolution video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for simple everyday use.
Heatsink
No

Heatsink

The SSD is equipped with a heatsink to maintain low temperatures, ensuring better performance and more efficient heat dissipation in the SSD.
Compatible with PlayStation 5
No

Compatible with PlayStation 5

Compatible with PS5.
Cache Type
-
Write Endurance (TBW)
-

Write Endurance (TBW)

Shows the total amount of data (in TB) that the SSD can write over its lifetime, according to the manufacturer’s specifications. A higher value means greater theoretical endurance for frequent data writes.
NAND Flash Type
TLC

NAND Flash Type

The type of flash memory used by the SSD. It affects the drive's durability, performance, and cost.

TLC
The most common option, offering a very good balance between performance, durability, and cost.

Dimensions

Form Factor
2.5''

Form Factor

The term form factor refers to the physical size of SSDs. The motherboard must support the form factor of the SSD in order for it to be installed.


The higher speeds offered by an NVMe drive are mainly applicable to demanding applications (such as high-definition video processing, transferring large files, etc.) and are not necessary for everyday use.

2.5''
The most classic size of SATA SSD hard drive.

HDD hard drives in laptops are of this size, so upgrading with an SSD is the right choice.

Performance

Read Speed
560 MB/s

Read Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data reading. The larger the size, the faster the data reading speed.

An average reading speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 600MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 2000MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable. 
Write Speed
530 MB/s

Write Speed

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk during data recording. The larger the size, the faster the data recording.

For an SSD that uses the SATA III protocol, the average recording speed is 300MB/s, while for one with NVMe it is 1200MB/s.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use cases (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.
Maximum 4KB Random Write
85000 IOPS

Maximum 4KB Random Write

Indicative size for the maximum speed of the hard disk in data recording during general use, for example (opening the computer/using applications). The larger the size, the faster it is in these functions.

Average read speed for an SSD using the SATA III protocol is 80,000 IOPS, while for one with NVMe it is 380,000 IOPS.

These differences make sense in particularly demanding use (e.g. high-resolution video editing). For most users, the differences will not be noticeable.

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

Reviews (16)

4.9
16
4.9
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  1. 15
  2. 1
  3. 3 stars
    0
  4. 2 stars
    0
  5. 1 star
    0
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  • Reliability
  • Management software
  • Expected speed
  • Value for money
  • Relatively stable performance
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