SeekerWD Red SA500 4TB
WD’s Red SA500 NAS SSD is a direct response to Seagate’s IronWolf 110, but with its lower cost-per-GB, it is a much better value for those who don’t need extreme write endurance. WD’s Red SA500 is robust enough for most users and is significantly faster than any HDD.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- 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.
PROS
+ High-capacity, up to 4TB
+ Power efficient
+ Robust endurance
+ Competitive performance
+ 5-year warranty
CONS
- SSD price-per-GB is high compared to HDD for NAS usage
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on January 27, 2020
WD’s Red SA500 NAS SSD is a direct response to Seagate’s IronWolf 110, but with its lower cost-per-GB, it is a much better value for those who don’t need extreme write endurance. WD’s Red SA500 is robust enough for most users and is significantly faster than any HDD.
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