WD Red SA500 WDS100T1R0A 1 TB

Professional 2.5-inch SATA SSD, specifically designed for continuous operation within NAS systems and server infrastructures, requiring stable performance under high I/O volumes and constant read/write cycles. Unlike standard consumer drives, this model is geared towards robust performance under high and constant load scenarios, including real-time transaction processing (OLTP), multi-user environments, data visualization, and even 4K/8K video editing.

The WD Red SA500 is built on reliable 3D TLC NAND memory, offering higher endurance compared to QLC solutions, especially under intensive write conditions. The use of the Marvell 88SS1074 controller allowed for balanced performance and stable operation, crucial for NAS and professional tasks. Maximum read speed reaches 560 MB/s, and write speed reaches 530 MB/s, effectively hitting the ceiling of SATA III interface capabilities.

However, the model's key advantage is not in peak performance but in stable behavior under prolonged load, including situations of high drive utilization and multiple parallel requests. A 2 million hour MTBF rate is another testament to the WD Red SA500's design for long-lasting and predictable operation in server environments. Despite the lack of precise TBW and IOPS values, the five-year warranty confirms the manufacturer's confidence in the device's durability.