Western Digital Red SN700 500GB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe S3-M Internal SSD

The Western Digital WDS500G1R0C-68BDK0 is a 500GB solid state drive in the Red SN700 lineup, purpose built for network attached storage systems that demand dependable operation and high throughput. It installs directly into an M.2 2280 slot and communicates through a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface, bringing solid state responsiveness to NAS enclosures that serve multiple users.

Sequential read speeds reach 3430MB/s, and sequential writes climb to 2600MB/s, so large media files move quickly and backup windows stay short. Random performance scales to 420K IOPS for reads and 380K IOPS for writes, keeping everyday workflows smooth even when several devices access the NAS at the same time. An endurance rating of 1000TBW, together with a warranty that covers five years of use, confirms that the drive was engineered to run around the clock without sacrificing reliability.

Typical deployments include using the SN700 as a dedicated cache in a Synology or QNAP enclosure, hosting virtual machines for a small business, or providing a scratch workspace for collaborative video or photo editing. Database hosting and media streaming also benefit from its low latency and consistent I/O, ensuring that queries return promptly and playback remains uninterrupted.

The cable free M.2 design preserves every 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch bay for bulk storage, and installation takes just a single mounting screw. Once in place, the drive works silently inside the chassis, reducing noise and heat compared with mechanical drives while delivering stable throughput for nightly backups, large photo libraries, and day to day file sharing.

• PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe interface in an M.2 2280 S3-M form factor
• Sequential read speed up to 3430MB/s
• Sequential write speed up to 2600MB/s
• Random read performance up to 420K IOPS
• Random write performance up to 380K IOPS
• Endurance rating of 1000TBW for 24/7 operation
• Warranty coverage for five years
• Optimized for multi user NAS environments