Technical Snapshot

The WD Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2 SSD is a high-performance M.2 2280 solid state drive built with TLC flash and a SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It delivers sequential read speeds Up to 560 MB/s and sequential write speeds Up to 530 MB/s. Random I/O reaches 95,000 read IOPS and 85,000 write IOPS. The drive offers 2TB of storage, an endurance rating of 1,300 TBW, a 2,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 years warranty. Part of WD's Red SA500 product line, this drive targets enthusiast gamers, content creators, and workstation builders requiring high-bandwidth NVMe storage.

Use Case: General-purpose storage, everyday computing
Compatibility: M.2 2280 slot, SATA III 6Gb/s-capable motherboard
Category: Internal NVMe SSD — WD Red SA500

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WD Red SA500

Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2 SSD

Name: WD Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2 SSD
Brand: WD
SKU: WDS200T1R0B

SATA III 6Gb/s · M.2 2280 · TLC · Up to 560 MB/s Read

Capacity 2TB

Seq Read Up to 560 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 530 MB/s

Endurance 1,300 TBW

MPNWDS200T1R0B

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form FactorM.2 2280

InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/s

Sequential ReadUp to 560 MB/s

Sequential WriteUp to 530 MB/s

Random Read IOPS95,000

Random Write IOPS85,000

NAND TypeTLC

Endurance (TBW)1,300 TBW

MTBF2,000,000 hours

Warranty5 years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from WD product specifications

Storage
Product Line	Red SA500
Capacity	2TB
Form Factor	M.2 2280
Interface	SATA III 6Gb/s
NAND Type	TLC
Performance
Sequential Read	Up to 560 MB/s
Sequential Write	Up to 530 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	95,000
Random Write IOPS	85,000
Endurance & Reliability
Endurance (TBW)	1,300 TBW
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Warranty	5 years
Product
Brand	WD
MPN	WDS200T1R0B
Variant	M.2
Physical
Weight	0.010 kg (estimated)
Package Dimensions	10.0 x 8.0 x 1.0 cm (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WD Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2 compatible with my motherboard?

The WD Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2 SSD uses a M.2 2280 form factor with SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching M.2 2280 slot. Check your motherboard specifications for SATA port availability.

Can I use the WD Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2 in a laptop?

Yes, if your laptop has an M.2 2280 NVMe slot. Some laptops use shorter M.2 2230 or M.2 2242 form factors — the WD Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2 SSD requires the standard 2280 (80mm) length slot.

What is the endurance rating of the WD Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2?

The WD Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2 SSD is rated for 1,300 TBW with a 2,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 years warranty. At typical consumer usage of ~50 GB/day, this provides years of reliable operation.

How fast is the WD Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2?

The WD Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2 SSD delivers Up to 560 MB/s sequential read and Up to 530 MB/s sequential write speeds. Random I/O performance: 95,000 read IOPS and 85,000 write IOPS.

What type of NAND does the WD Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2 use?

The WD Red SA500 2TB SATA M.2 SSD uses TLC flash memory with 2TB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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