What is the endurance rating for this 2TB model?

It offers 1300 TBW endurance, suitable for write-intensive NAS workloads like databases and video editing. Combined with 2,000,000 hours MTBF, it ensures reliability over years of 24/7 use.

What form factor and interface does it use?

2.5-inch / 7mm form factor with SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) interface and AHCI protocol. Dimensions are 100.08 x 69.85 x 7.11 mm, fitting standard NAS bays.

What are the random IOPS performance figures?

Random read up to 95,000 IOPS and random write up to 85,000 IOPS (4K QD32). This excels in random access patterns for OLTP databases and multi-user environments.

What is the power consumption and temp range?

Active power is 3.8 watts, with operating temperature from 0°C to 70°C. Low power supports energy-efficient NAS deployments without excessive heat.

Is it suitable for NAS caching applications?

Yes, optimized for NAS caching with high endurance, low latency, and compatibility for RAID. It improves responsiveness in photo rendering, 4K/8K editing, and file serving.

WDS200T2R0A-68CKB0 - WD WD Red SA500 WDS200T2R0A 2TB 560MB/s SATA SSD

Name: WDS200T2R0A-68CKB0 - WD WD Red SA500 WDS200T2R0A 2TB 560MB/s SATA SSD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WDS200T2R0A-68CKB0
Price: 772 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

The Western Digital WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD (SKU: WDS200T2R0A-68CKB0) delivers reliable storage for SMB NAS systems. This 2TB 2.5-inch drive uses 3D TLC NAND technology with SATA 6Gb/s interface, achieving sequential read speeds up to 560 MB/s and write speeds up to 530 MB/s. Random performance reaches 95,000 read IOPS and 85,000 write IOPS, ideal for caching frequently accessed files. With 1300 TBW endurance and 2,000,000 hours MTBF, it ensures long-term reliability in 24/7 operations. Power consumption is 3.8 watts active, supporting energy-efficient deployments. Operating temperature range of 0°C to 70°C suits varied environments. Dimensions are 100.08 x 69.85 x 7.11 mm, weight 34.6 g. Compatible with NAS for OLTP databases, multi-user scenarios, photo rendering, and 4K/8K video editing, reducing latency and boosting responsiveness.

560 MB/s read, 530 MB/s write speeds
1300 TBW endurance, 2M hours MTBF
95K read / 85K write IOPS
SATA 6Gb/s, 2.5-inch 7mm form factor
3.8W active power consumption
0-70°C operating temperature

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	WDS200T2R0A-68CKB0
Brand	Western Digital
Condition	New
Model	WDS200T2R0A
Technology	3D NAND; 3D TLC
Product Line	WD Red SA500
Product Type	NAS SATA SSD

Power Consumption

Power Consumption	3.8 watts active

Physical Characteristics

Compatible systems

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Best for

NAS Caching
Optimizes frequently accessed files in NAS systems with 560 MB/s read and 95,000 IOPS random read, reducing latency for multi-drive RAID setups.
Multi-User Environments
Supports OLTP databases and multi-user NAS access via 85,000 IOPS random write and 1300 TBW endurance for sustained workloads.
Video Editing Workloads
Handles 4K/8K rendering with 530 MB/s sequential write and 0-70°C operating range, ensuring reliability in demanding creative tasks.
SMB File Servers
Provides 2,000,000 hours MTBF and low 3.8W power draw for 24/7 file serving in small business networks.

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Form Factor	2.5-inch / 7mm

MTBF	2,000,000 hours

Interface Type	SATA 6Gb/s; SATA III (SATA 600); AHCI protocol

Drive Performance

Endurance TBW	1300 TBW; 1,300 TBW
Random Read IOPS	87,000 IOPS; 95,000 4K IOPS
Random Write IOPS	83,000 IOPS; 85,000 4K IOPS
Sequential Read Speed	Up to 560 MB/s; 560 Mo/s
Sequential Write Speed	Up to 530 MB/s; 530 Mo/s

Depth	100.08 mm; 100 mm
Width	69.85 mm; 69.8 mm
Height	7.11 mm
Weight	34.6 g; 34.6gms
Dimensions	100.08mm x 69.85mm x 7.11mm; 100 x 69.8 x 7.11 mm

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