WD Red SN700 SSD
Best specialized storage for continuous network attached operations.
Designed for demanding NAS environments, this NVMe SSD offers exceptional performance for intense workloads. Its fast caching and robust system responsiveness are ideal for multi-user, multitasking applications, enabling efficient handling of virtualization, collaborative editing, and intensive database storage. This drive helps optimize your SMB's toughest projects while contributing to a lower total cost of ownership through efficient caching.
$554.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
694
/ 4135
#694 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
+5%
Above average
Capacity
1
/ TB
Who it's for
- NAS administrators seeking reliable, high-performance caching solutions
- Users prioritizing data integrity and long-term drive lifespan in NAS
- Small business owners needing consistent data access for multiple users
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious consumers seeking general-purpose NVMe storage for desktop PCs
- PC builders looking for a primary boot drive or gaming storage
- Enthusiasts prioritizing peak sequential speeds for gaming or video editing workstations
Performance breakdown
NAS Workload Endurance
Engineered specifically to handle the constant, heavy demands of network storage.
Multitasking Throughput
Handles simultaneous data requests with impressive speed and consistent system responsiveness.
Caching Efficiency
Optimized caching algorithms significantly reduce latency during intensive collaborative editing tasks.
Virtualization Performance
Provides the snappy I/O response required for running multiple virtual machines.
Interface Compatibility
PCIe 3.0 speeds are reliable but trail behind modern Gen4 storage standards.
Database Responsiveness
Maintains steady performance levels during complex, high-frequency database read and write operations.
Key Specs
Capacity
1 TB
Form Factor
M.2 2280
Drive Type
SSD
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4 (NVMe)
Intended Use
NAS environments, Virtualization, Collaborative editing, Database storage
Enclosure Type
Bare Drive
Shock Resistant
No
Sequential Read Speed
0.0 MBPS
Know before you buy
While it uses the common M.2 2280 form factor and PCIe 3.0 interface, this drive is specifically optimized for the 24/7 read/write cycles of NAS environments. It will function in a desktop, but it is designed to handle the heavy, sustained workloads of servers rather than typical consumer desktop tasks.
The WD Red SN700 is a bare drive and does not include a built-in heatsink. Depending on your NAS chassis airflow, you may want to ensure your system has adequate ventilation to maintain optimal performance during intensive caching tasks.
Yes, but it is most effective when used as a caching drive. By offloading frequently accessed data to this NVMe SSD, you can significantly improve the responsiveness of your NAS for multi-user tasks like virtualization and collaborative editing.
No, this drive is not rated for shock resistance. Because it is intended for installation inside a stationary NAS enclosure, it is not designed to withstand the physical impacts or drops that portable external drives might encounter.
No. This is a PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD. You must ensure your NAS device specifically supports NVMe M.2 drives, as it will not be recognized by slots designed exclusively for SATA-based M.2 drives.
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