Western Digital WD Red SA500

Name: Western Digital WD Red SA500
Brand: Western Digital

Summary of Rig Logs

Results depend on the host it is used with, so they are summarized separately for each host.

With QNAP TS-216G

Result	#		Sources for this summary
Works	2	weight 1.0	#1319 #1318

With QNAP TS-453E

Result	#		Sources for this summary
Works	2	weight 1.0	#1240 #1239

With QNAP TS-264

Result	#		Sources for this summary
Works	2	weight 1.0	#1097 #1096

With QNAP TS-233

Result	#		Sources for this summary
Works	2	weight 1.0	#938 #937

With QNAP TS-364

Result	#		Sources for this summary
Works	2	weight 1.0	#901 #900

With QNAP TS-262

Result	#		Sources for this summary
Works	2	weight 1.0	#781 #780

With QNAP TS-253E

Result	#		Sources for this summary
Works	2	weight 1.0	#611 #610

With QNAP TS-433

Result	#		Sources for this summary
Works	2	weight 1.0	#468 #467

With QNAP TS-464

Result	#		Sources for this summary
Works	2	weight 1.0	#402 #401

Model numbers and firmware

`WDS200T2R0A`	Firmware: `540400WD`
`WDS400T2R0A`	Firmware: `540400WD`

Overview Summarized by AI

Features

Western Digital WD Red SA500 is a SATA-connected SSD, and its product category is ssd-sata.#1319 #1318 The model numbers confirmed in the compatibility log are WDS200T2R0A (2TB) and WDS400T2R0A (4TB).#1318 #1319

In the summary of QNAP's official compatibility list, it is listed as a combination of SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) connection and firmware 540400WD.#1319 #1240

Compatibility trends

For the combination of QNAP TS-216G and TS-453E, a total of four entries are recorded as functional: two each for 2TB and 4TB models. These are based on a summary of the manufacturer's official compatibility list and are not derived from actual user reports.#1319 #1318 #1240 #1239 The combination of QNAP TS-264 and TS-233 is also classified as having 2 items each, totaling 4 items that operate.#1097 #1096 #938 #937

For the combination of QNAP TS-364 and TS-262, a total of four cases are classified as operational: two for each model.#901 #900 #781 #780 For the combination of QNAP TS-253E and TS-433, a total of four cases are classified as operational: two for each model.#611 #610 #468 #467

The two cases involving the QNAP TS-464 both functioned correctly; there are no reports of failures or partial functionality in this summary.#402 #401

Tips for adopting it (AI's view)

When using with a QNAP NAS, it is safest to check before purchase whether your host model and capacity (2TB or 4TB) are listed in the manufacturer's compatibility list. During setup, verify that your environment matches the conditions listed in the compatibility list, such as SATA 6Gb/s connection and firmware 540400WD.

Compatibility information is based primarily on a list of supported models, so we recommend checking the operation status even after installation and consulting official host information if instability occurs.

Summarized on: 2026-10-19

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Reported together with

Product name	Works
QNAP TS-216G	2	View as combination
QNAP TS-453E	2	View as combination
QNAP TS-264	2	View as combination
QNAP TS-233	2	View as combination
QNAP TS-364	2	View as combination
QNAP TS-262	2	View as combination
QNAP TS-253E	2	View as combination
QNAP TS-433	2	View as combination
QNAP TS-464	2	View as combination

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Support Western Digital Support (en) Checked: 2026-10-20

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