WD Red SN700 1TB NVMe NAS SSD (WDS100T1R0C) – PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 2280, 2,000 TBW

NVMe NAS cache with the endurance to run flat out, 24/7.

The WD Red SN700 1TB is a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD built for NAS caching and all-flash NAS storage. With reads up to 3,430MB/s and a 2,000 TBW endurance rating, it speeds up multi-user access, VMs and container apps on Synology, QNAP and other NAS systems with M.2 slots.

Why NAS Cache Drives Need Extreme Endurance

An NVMe cache drive in a NAS sits in front of all your hard drives and absorbs a large share of reads and writes. Consumer NVMe SSDs can burn through their endurance quickly in this role, and their firmware is not tuned for 24/7 RAID use.

The WD Red SN700 is designed specifically for NAS environments. Its 1TB model is rated for 2,000TB written, more than three times typical consumer drives, so it can cache busy shares and run apps around the clock without premature wear.

Fast NVMe Caching for NAS

With up to 3,430MB/s reads, the SN700 accelerates frequently accessed files, VM disks and Docker containers. Multi-user offices see faster folder loads and shorter wait times.

Built for 24/7 Reliability

NAS-tuned firmware and very high endurance support continuous operation in RAID 1 cache pairs or all-flash volumes. Track wear in your NAS software or Western Digital Dashboard.

Setup Instructions

How to Install the WD Red SN700 1TB in a NAS

1. Confirm your NAS has M.2 NVMe slots (or a compatible PCIe card) and shut it down.
2. Open the M.2 slot cover, insert the SN700 and secure it with the latch or screw.
3. Close the NAS and power on; the SSD will appear in Storage Manager.
4. Create an SSD cache (RAID 1 recommended for read-write) or an M.2 storage pool.