Available in capacities ranging from 2 to 22TB with support for NAS systems with up to 24 bays
Supports up to 300TB/year workload rate
Enhanced reliability with 3D Active Balance™ Plus technology and error recovery controls with NASware™ 3.0 technology
Extended drive testing to ensure each drive is tested for extended reliable operation
5-year limited warranty
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Why settle for less when you can have the Red Pro 3.5" SATA III Internal NAS Hard Drive, a top-tier enterprise-class storage solution designed to deliver unparalleled performance and reliability This hard drive, part of the esteemed WD Red Pro series, is specifically engineered to handle high-intensity workloads in 24x7 multi-user commercial and enterprise NAS environments. The WD Red Pro drives are the epitome of performance, scalability, and dependability, making them the go-to choice for businesses that need to store, share, and collaborate on large volumes of data in multibay RAID-optimized NAS systems.
One of the standout features of the WD Red Pro drives is the exclusive NASware technology from Western Digital. This innovative technology fine-tunes drive parameters to match NAS system workloads, thereby enhancing performance and reliability. Designed for continuous operation, these hard drives can withstand the rigorous demands of high-intensity 24x7 multi-user NAS environments, thereby increasing system durability. Western Digital's commitment to quality and compatibility is evident in their extensive testing with a wide range of NAS system vendors. This ensures that the WD Red Pro drives are compatible with most NAS enclosures.
Another noteworthy feature is the inclusion of Rotation Vibration (RV) sensors. These sensors anticipate and proactively counteract disturbances caused by increased vibration. By dispersing excess vibration across the drive chassis, turbulence is minimized, performance is maintained, and the drives are protected. The WD Red Pro hard drives also include a multi-axis shock sensor. This sensor detects subtle shock events and automatically compensates with dynamic fly height technology to further protect the drives in NAS enclosures. The WD Red Pro drives, available up to 22TB, feature Western Digital's proprietary OptiNAND technology.
This industry-leading technology leverages integrated iNAND embedded flash to perform key housekeeping functions, freeing up more capacity and improving the overall drive performance. In conclusion, the Red Pro 3.5" SATA III Internal NAS Hard Drive is not just a storage device, but a testament to Western Digital's commitment to delivering high-performance, reliable, and compatible solutions for your NAS storage needs.
Learn more about the Western Digital WD181KFGX
Model
Brand
WD
Series
Red Pro
Model
WD181KFGX
Performance
Interface
SATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity
18TB
NAND Flash Memory Type
Hard Drive
Recording Technology
CMR
RPM
7200 RPM
Cache
512MB
Features
Features
3D Active Balance Plus Our enhanced dual-plane balance control technology significantly improves the overall drive performance and reliability. Hard drives that are not properly balanced may cause excessive vibration and noise in a multi-drive system, reduce the hard drive life span, and degrade the performance over time.
Error Recovery Prevention Built specifically for RAID and NAS environments, WD Red Pro drives come equipped with error recovery controls as part of NASware 3.0 technology to help reduce drive fallout in RAID applications.
Extended Drive Testing A NAS environment that has up to 24 bays is very demanding on a hard drive with added vibration and heat. This is why every WD Red Pro drive is shipped with extended thermal cycle burn-in testing to help ensure each drive is tested for extended reliable operation.
Desktop drives vs. WD Red Pro Do right by your NAS and choose the drive purpose-built for NAS with an array of features to help preserve your data and maintain optimum performance. Take the following into consideration when choosing a hard drive for your NAS: - Compatibility: Unlike desktop drives, these drives are specifically tested for compatibility with NAS systems for optimum performance. - Reliability: The always-on environment of a NAS or RAID is a hot one, and desktop drives aren't typically designed and tested under those conditions like WD Red Pro drives are. - Error Recovery Controls: WD Red Pro NAS hard drives are specifically designed with RAID error recovery control to help reduce failures within the NAS system. - Noise and Vibration Protection: Designed to operate solo, desktop drives typically offer little or no protection from the noise and vibration present in a multi-drive system. WD Red Pro drives are designed to thrive in multi-bay NAS system environments.
This product does not include manufacturer warranty when purchased or used outside of its designated sales region. By purchasing internationally, you acknowledge that warranty support from the manufacturer will not be available.
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