Western Digital Red SA500 500 GB PC/Laptop Internal SSD | 3D NAND Serial ATA III 2.5
KEY FEATURES
- Superior endurance for 24x7 environments
- Purpose-built for NAS with proven Western Digital 3D NAND
- Reduced latency, improved responsiveness for demanding applications
- 2.5” and M.2 form factors fit modern NAS slots
- Capacities from 500GB up to 4TB1 (2.5” only) to meet your storage needs
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Western Digital Red SA500 500 GB PC/Laptop Internal SSD | 3D NAND Serial ATA III 2.5
Description
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 4TB1 (2.5” only), the WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD lets you optimize your existing or next NAS system for superior performance and endurance.
The Drive For NAS
Speed
Optimized for caching in NAS systems to rapidly access your most frequently used content
Endurance
For tough workloads demanded by NAS, giving you the reliability you need in a 24/7 environment
Flexible
Available in 2.5” and M.2 form factors so you can upgrade your existing NAS system or design a new one from scratch
Feature
Easy 14 days Returns
Eligible for Next day Delivery
100% Money-back guarantee
24/7 Customer support
Secure payment method
Shipping Information
- Next Business Day: £6.99
- 2 days Delivery: £4.99
- 3- 5 Days Shipping: £3.99
- Orders Over £99.00: Free Standard Delivery
Features | |
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Certification | FCC, UL, TUV, KC, BSMI, VCCI |
Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717070 |
TBW rating | 350 |
Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 1750000 h |
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate (UBER) | < 1 per 10^17 bits read |
S.M.A.R.T. support | Yes |
TRIM support | Yes |
Random write (4KB) | 85000 IOPS |
Random read (4KB) | 95000 IOPS |
Write speed | 530 MB/s |
Read speed | 560 MB/s |
Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
Component for | PC/Laptop |
NVMe | No |
Memory type | 3D NAND |
Interface | Serial ATA III |
SSD capacity | 500 GB |
SSD form factor | 2.5" |
Power | |
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Power consumption (sleep) | 0.012 W |
Power consumption (write) | 3.35 W |
Power consumption (read) | 2.05 W |
Operating voltage | 5 V |
Operational conditions | |
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Operating shock | 1500 G |
Non-operating vibration | 4.9 G |
Operating vibration | 5 G |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -55 - 85 °C |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 70 °C |
General Information | |
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Product Family | Red |
Weight & dimensions | |
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Weight | 37.4 g |
Height | 7 mm |
Depth | 100.2 mm |
Width | 69.8 mm |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will it arrive?
Any order over £99 wil be shipped on our free 2-3 working day service, if you opt for Next Working Day shipping then this will be with you the next working day between 09:00 and 18:00. Deliveries to Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and the Scottish Highlands will be on a 3 day service.
Do you offer a credit account?
We offer credit accounts to Gotraka Business customers, please enquire with our customer support team for more information. Credits accounts are subject to KYC.
How long is the returns policy?
For most products bought online, you have a legal right to change your mind within 14 days and receive a refund. If you wish to return unwanted products, you must let us know that you want to return them within 14 calendar days from the day after delivery. The item must also be returned to us within 7 working days from approval of return and receipt of the return label.
How long will it take to receive my order?
This is something that we are working hard to bring to you - we recognise that having deliveries on preferred days not only makes it easier for you but it is also great for the environment. By having deliveries arranged on days that you are going to be in or consolidating your orders to arrive to you at the same time means that the courier won't need to come back multiple times due to missed deliveries or multiple deliveries.
Can I change my delivery address once the order has been placed?
Our systems are highly automated, where possible we will do our utmost to accommodate this. To ensure we maintain a high delivery success rate most of our orders are picked and prepped for shipment within 30 minutes
How do I return my order?
If you need to return your order please raise a return through your order page detailing the reason for return. Once this form has been submitted it will be reviewed by the Returns Department who will contact you to arrange the return.
Please note the returns department may ask for more information such as the serial number(s) and images where applicable to process the return.
How long do I have to return an item?
For most products bought online, you have a legal right to change your mind within 14 days and receive a refund. If you wish to return unwanted products, you must let us know that you want to return them within 14 calendar days from the day after delivery. The item must also be returned to us within 7 working days from approval of return and receipt of the return label
Are returns free?
Returns for faulty / damaged items will be free of charge
Returns for unwanted items that have no fault will incur a minimal returns fee - delivery charges will not be refunded
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