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WD Red® SA500 NAS SATA SSD, 2TB, 2.5" WDS200T2R0A
- 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.
- Purpose-built for NAS with proven Western Digital® 3D NAND to deliver maximum SATA performance to both home and business users.
- 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.
Overview
The Western Digital Red SA500 is a 2TB internal solid state drive designed for consumer NAS systems. Purpose-built for NAS caching, it helps rapidly access frequently used files while supporting home and business users.
Key Features
- Optimized for caching in NAS systems
- Western Digital 3D NAND
- Up to 2500TBW endurance
- 2.5-inch form factor
- Support for OLTP databases, multi-user environments, photo rendering, and 4K and 8K video editing
Performance
The SATA III 6 Gb/s interface delivers sequential read speeds of up to 560 MBps and sequential write speeds of up to 520 MBps. 4KB random performance reaches up to 87,000 IOPS read and 83,000 IOPS write.
Design
This internal SSD uses a 2.5-inch form factor and measures 7.00mm in height, 100.2mm in width, and 69.85mm in depth. Weight is 34.6g.
Connectivity & Compatibility
The drive uses the SATA protocol with a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface. Its 2.5-inch form factor is designed to fit slots in modern NAS systems.
Reliability & Durability
Endurance is rated at up to 2500TBW. The operating temperature range is 0°C to +70°C, and the storage temperature range is -55°C to +85°C. Maximum shock resistance is 1,500 G @ 0.5 msec half sine, with maximum vibration resistance of 5.0 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz.
Specifications
- Brand: Western Digital
- Series: Red SA500
- Model: WDS200T2R0A
- Part Number: WDS200T2R0A
- Device Type: Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Capacity: 2TB
- Form Factor: 2.5"
- Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s
- Protocol: SATA
- Max Sequential Read: Up to 560 MBps
- Max Sequential Write: Up to 520 MBps
- 4KB Random Read: Up to 87,000 IOPS
- 4KB Random Write: Up to 83,000 IOPS
- Terabytes Written (TBW): 2500TB
- Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ +70°C
- Storage Temperature: -55°C ~ +85°C
- Height: 7.00mm
- Width: 100.2mm
- Depth: 69.85mm
- Weight: 34.6g
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 3 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 3 years
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Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2027
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2027
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Manufacturer Contact Info
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- Support Phone: 1-866-726-3475
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The WD Red SA500 WDS200T2R0A is a 2TB, 2.5-inch SATA III SSD designed for NAS caching, making it suitable for home and business NAS users who want faster access to frequently used files in 24/7 environments.
Recommended For
- NAS owners adding SSD cache for frequently accessed files who want quicker access and more responsive day-to-day use in an always-on system.
- Home or small-business NAS users running multi-user workloads, databases, or virtual machines who want lower storage latency and a drive designed for continuous NAS operation.
- Photo and video creators working from a compatible NAS who want SSD access for frequently used large files and project workloads.
- Desktop users replacing a 2.5-inch SATA drive who want a conventional internal SSD with NAS-oriented endurance; testing found it also works as a standard PC replacement drive.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | NAS caching and frequently accessed files, as well as multi-user database workflows, photo rendering, and 4K/8K video editing |
| Capacity | 2 TB |
| Interface And Form Factor | Internal 2.5-inch SSD, 7 mm thick, with a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface |
| Read Write Performance | Sequential speeds up to 560 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write; random 4K performance up to 87,000 IOPS read and 83,000 IOPS write |
| Endurance | Rated for up to 2,500 TBW |
| Operating And Environmental Limits | Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C; storage temperature: −55°C to 85°C; shock resistance: 1,500 G at 0.5 ms; vibration resistance: 5.0 gRMS at 10–2,000 Hz |
| Physical Specifications | 100.2 × 69.85 × 7 mm; 34.6 g |
| Model Identifiers | Western Digital Red SA500; model and part number WDS200T2R0A |











