Western Digital WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD M.2 2280
Western Digital WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD M.2 2280 is an ideal choice for NAS arrays that operate in an always-on, 24/7 environment. Specifically designed and tested for the harsh conditions of a NAS array, WD Red SSDs feature advanced caching to handle even the most demanding applications.
A Western Digital WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD M.2 2280 can enhance your NAS’s response time. Efficient caching of big files makes the WD Red SSD ideal for OLTP databases, multi-user environments, photo rendering, 4k and 8k video editing and more.
Western Digital WD Red Review
WD Red SSDs are optimized for fast file access and can cache your most frequently used data for even faster access. Because WD Red SSDs have no moving parts, there’s less to wear out over time – heat and vibration are reduced as well.
Western Digital® 3D NAND, the WD Red™ SSD delivers outstanding SATA performance to accelerate your productivity and save you time. HD Video, 4K and 8K formats require a fast drive that reduces latency for hassle-free editing and transfer of huge multimedia files. Equipped with an industry-leading 5-year warranty, you can be confident in WD Red SSDs for years to come.
The storage capacity (500GB) of this new SSD is perfect for my needs as I don’t store any of my personal data on it (it is purely for the operating system and programs alone). I use the original 1TB WD HDD that came with my laptop for all of my personal data as it has a 2.5″ HDD bay and also an M.2 slot so I can have dual drives. You can opt for a bigger version of this model such as 1TB if you require more space.
Western Digital WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD M.2 2280 Review
This was incredibly easy to install, all I had to do was remove the back cover of my laptop, then locate the M.2 drive bay slot, insert the drive into the slot the correct way round and then screw the screw into the other end to secure it (my laptop came with this screw already inside, depending on your make and model, you may need to purchase a screw as well).
You can then either clone your disk (copy everything that was on the previous disk you used) using software such as Macrium Reflect (free for home use) or Acronis True Image (30-day free trial) or if you’re like me and want a completely fresh start you can install Windows 10 with a bootable USB drive which you can create using Microsoft’s Media Creation Tool on their website. Once you’ve installed Windows 10, it should automatically activate as your product key stays with the computer even if just some of the components are replaced such as the RAM and SSD.
Overall, I would highly recommend this Western Digital WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD M.2 2280 as it offers great performance for a reasonable price. Upgrading your memory and SSD are the two most significant upgrades you can make to your laptop/PC to improve performance and efficiency.
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