Technical Snapshot

The WD Red SA500 500GB SATA SSD is a high-performance 2.5" 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 500GB of storage, an endurance rating of 350 TBW, a 2,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by a 5 years warranty. Part of WD's Red SA500 product line, this drive provides reliable everyday storage performance.

Use Case: General-purpose storage, everyday computing
Compatibility: 2.5" slot, SATA III 6Gb/s-capable motherboard
Category: Internal NVMe SSD — WD Red SA500

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WD Red SA500

Red SA500 500GB SATA SSD

Name: WD Red SA500 500GB SATA SSD
Brand: WD
SKU: WDS500G1R0A

SATA III 6Gb/s · 2.5" · TLC · Up to 560 MB/s Read

Capacity 500GB

Seq Read Up to 560 MB/s

Seq Write Up to 530 MB/s

Endurance 350 TBW

MPNWDS500G1R0A

CategorySolid State Drives

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Performance & Interface

Form Factor2.5"

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)350 TBW

MTBF2,000,000 hours

Warranty5 years

Full Specifications

Data sourced from WD product specifications

Storage
Product Line	Red SA500
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	2.5"
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)	350 TBW
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Warranty	5 years
Product
Brand	WD
MPN	WDS500G1R0A
Variant	2.5"
Physical
Weight	0.050 kg (estimated)
Package Dimensions	11.0 x 8.0 x 1.5 cm (estimated)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the WD Red SA500 500GB SATA compatible with my motherboard?

The WD Red SA500 500GB SATA SSD uses a 2.5" form factor with SATA III 6Gb/s interface. It is compatible with any motherboard that has a matching 2.5" slot. Check your motherboard specifications for SATA port availability.

What systems is the WD Red SA500 500GB SATA designed for?

The WD Red SA500 500GB SATA SSD is designed for desktop PCs and workstations with 2.5" support. Check your system's storage interface specifications for compatibility.

What is the endurance rating of the WD Red SA500 500GB SATA?

The WD Red SA500 500GB SATA SSD is rated for 350 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 500GB SATA?

The WD Red SA500 500GB SATA 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 500GB SATA use?

The WD Red SA500 500GB SATA SSD uses TLC flash memory with 500GB storage capacity. TLC NAND offers a good balance of performance, endurance, and cost.

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