Western Digital 500GB WD Red SN700 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive SSD for NAS Devices – Gen3 PCIe, M.2 2280, Up to 3,430 MB/s – WDS500G1R0C
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Tackle extreme workloads in high-intensity NAS environments with the fast-caching WD Red SN700 NVMe SSD. This powerful drive is engineered to support 24/7 environments, always-on applications with the ultimate in reliability and endurance. Its robust system responsiveness and exceptional I/O performance are perfect for multi-user, multitasking applications, letting you tame your SMB’s toughest projects from virtualization to collaborative editing to intensive database storage with efficient caching —all while helping to lower your TCO. Take your small-to-medium business to the next level with NVMe technology, fast speeds and huge capacities in a drive purpose-built and tested for NAS. That’s the power of WD Red.
Robust system responsiveness and exceptional I/O performance
Tackle NAS workloads with exceptional reliability and endurance
Tame tough projects like virtualization and collaborative editing
Perfect for multitasking applications with multiple users
Scale your NAS device with huge capacities up to 4TB*
Purpose-built and tested to be compatible with popular NAS systems
* 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less, depending on operating environment
13 reviews for Western Digital 500GB WD Red SN700 NVMe Internal Solid State Drive SSD for NAS Devices – Gen3 PCIe, M.2 2280, Up to 3,430 MB/s – WDS500G1R0C
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Ducky124 –
Rock-Solid NVMe Drives for NAS – Ideal for QNAP RAID 1
I picked up two 500GB WD Red SN700 NVMe SSDs for use in a RAID 1 configuration inside my QNAP TS-464 NAS, and they’ve been nothing short of excellent.These drives are specifically designed for NAS environments, and it shows. They’re optimized for 24/7 operation, with high endurance ratings that far exceed those of typical consumer NVMe SSDs. Setup was seamless—the QNAP recognized them instantly, and I had my RAID 1 volume up and running without a hitch.I’m currently using the SSD volume for QTS system files and apps, and the performance improvement has been significant. The NAS is much more responsive, apps load quickly, and everything feels snappier compared to using traditional HDDs alone.Thermals have been great too, especially with the addition of low-profile heatsinks (I used the MHQJRH M.2 2280 model, which fit perfectly in the QNAP). There’s been no sign of thermal throttling, even under sustained activity.Down the road, I plan to add a third SN700 and migrate the array to RAID 5, which will give me more usable space while still maintaining redundancy. Knowing these drives are built for NAS workloads gives me confidence they’ll hold up long-term.If you’re looking for reliable, NAS-rated NVMe SSDs for cache, system volumes, or storage pools, the WD Red SN700 is an excellent choice. Stable, fast, and built for the job.
S –
Great for NAS
Great for NAS usage. No issues and quality SSD.
Sapronov A. –
Maybe not the best quality memory
Contradictory quality because I bought two pieces and put in my Synology Nas for cashing. 6 months later one of the blades died.
Id10t Waffle –
Excellent Performance for SSD Read-Write Cache in Synology NAS
I added two Western Digital 500GB WD Red SN700 NVMe SSDs to my Synology NAS DS1821+, and they’ve been working flawlessly. Setting them up as an SSD read-write cache has noticeably improved the overall performance and responsiveness of my NAS.One tip I’d like to share is allocating only 75% of the SSDs’ capacity for the cache. By not filling them up to 100%, I’ve found that the SSDs maintain optimal performance and longevity. This prevents potential slowdowns that can occur when drives are fully saturated.Installation was straightforward, and the drives were immediately recognized by the Synology system. These SSDs are specifically designed for NAS devices, ensuring reliable operation under constant read and write demands.If you’re looking to enhance your NAS setup, I highly recommend these WD Red SN700 NVMe SSDs. They’ve exceeded my expectations and have become a valuable part of my storage solution. Five stars!
kunoh –
Works as a cache, compatible with Ugreen Nas
The 1tb SN700 works well for my Ugreen DXP 4800 Plus NAS. I’ve tried using it as actual storage as well as setting it up as cache. Both configurations work flawlessly. I chose to keep it as a cache to allow for a snappier experience while using my nas. I installed the ssd with a heatsink provided with my nas. (The SN700 did not come with any.) It was quick and easy.
Elsa Broson –
Failed after 29 hours of read/write
Failed after a couple of months.Keep in mind that this was used less than 29 hours total. Data totally lost. I learned the hard way to do the 3 2 1 rule when it comes to data backup. I used this ssd as an external ssd to keep data on it ( upload new data then unplug and leave it alone unplugged) not even ana ctice 24/7 operation.
MyDigitaLife –
I highly recommend this upgrade for your Synology 923+ NAS.
A significant upgrade for your Synology 923+ NAS. During install the system DID recognize that it wasn’t Synology brand NVMe however it didn’t impact setup at all.One important tip, SSDs perform best when they’re not full. It’s recommended you set it up to use only 80-90% of the full capacity. So even though you’re buying 1TB, consider allocating only 800 GB to the volume. This should increase SSD lifespan, help maintain consistent performance and is best practice for 24/7 systems like NAS.
Sunny R –
Built Like a Workhorse, Moves Like a Racehorse
The Western Digital 1TB WD Red SN700 NVMe is a no-nonsense powerhouse designed with NAS in mind. Purpose built for 24/7 environments, this drive combines endurance, reliability, and speed in a sleek M.2 form factor that barely makes a whisper. With read/write speeds that rival some of the flashier consumer drives, the SN700 excels not just at sustained workloads, but also at random access tasks making it a perfect fit for caching, virtualization, or just keeping a media server snappy. And with a TBW rating that suggests it’s in it for the long haul, it’s clearly built for the kind of abuse only a NAS or demanding workstation can deliver. Great value for money and very easy to install/upgrade.
Daren –
Using it in a NAS for docker applications.Reduce load on my hard disk and faster loading speed.
Fred –
Utilisé comme disque de boot depuis plus d’un an pour un serveur sous Proxmox, je n’ai pas eu de problèmes de performances ou de stabilité du système de fichier. Les performances sont un peu en dessous de ce qui est annoncé sur les fiches techniques, mais amplement suffisant pour mon usage, débit largement supérieur au SATA III. La vitesse d’écriture et de lecture est stable, même pour des gros transfert de plusieurs Go.Il chauffe quand même relativement vite, mais c’est le cas pour tout les NVME.
Fidel –
Montado y funcionando perfectamente en mi minipc que estoy usando como nas.Llevo años usando los discos wd red y perfecto, así que espero que esté nvme me de el mismo buen resultado.
Munich –
Ich nutze die WD Red SN700 NVMe SSDs (1 TB) in meinem Ugreen NAS als Cache im RAID 1. Lieferung erfolgte zusammen mit Festplatten, alles war gut verpackt und in einwandfreiem Zustand.Die Installation verlief problemlos, die SSDs wurden sofort erkannt und funktionieren seitdem zuverlässig. Geschwindigkeit ist hier absolut ausreichend – auch wenn sie etwas langsamer sind als High-End-SSDs, sind sie im NAS-System eher die schnellste Komponente und keinesfalls ein Flaschenhals.Fazit: Sehr solide, zuverlässige Lösung für den NAS-Einsatz – bin bisher rundum zufrieden.
Amazon Customer –
Using it my nas as cache drive. I don’t muck around with it too much and it’s working perfectly as advertised. Happy with it.