Your Browsing History
Holiday Shipping Details & Extended Holiday Returns - $519.99
$359.99
Add to PC build list
Add to wish list(Found on 31 wish lists)
Sold by Newegg
Shipped by Newegg
Best Sellers
- $366.99
- + FREE SHIPPING
Top Rated- $391.81
- + FREE SHIPPING
Get Educated
Make informed decisions with expert advice. Learn More
Sponsored Products
WD Red Pro WD161KFGX 16TB 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
- 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
+
+
Overview
Specs
Reviews (134)
See all Q & A 
Any questions? Our AI beta will help you find out quickly.
Try me now
Designed for NAS (Network Attached Storage) environments, these drives are engineered to handle the demands of always-on, multi-user systems, making them ideal for business use and advanced home setups.
With a massive 16TB of storage per drive, they are well-suited for growing data needs. Their standard 3.5-inch form factor ensures broad compatibility with NAS enclosures. Operating at 7200 RPM, these drives deliver robust performance for simultaneous file transfers, multi-user access, and data-heavy applications. The SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface provides fast, reliable connectivity to the system.
Each drive features a large cache\u2014typically 256MB or more\u2014which boosts responsiveness and accelerates data access. Optimized for high sustained transfer rates, the drives maintain consistent throughput essential for efficient network-based storage.
Built for 24/7 operation, these drives surpass the reliability of standard desktop models. With high workload ratings of up to 300TB/year or even 550TB/year depending on the configuration, they are capable of handling heavy, continuous data traffic, making them a dependable solution for high-performance NAS environments
With a massive 16TB of storage per drive, they are well-suited for growing data needs. Their standard 3.5-inch form factor ensures broad compatibility with NAS enclosures. Operating at 7200 RPM, these drives deliver robust performance for simultaneous file transfers, multi-user access, and data-heavy applications. The SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface provides fast, reliable connectivity to the system.
Each drive features a large cache\u2014typically 256MB or more\u2014which boosts responsiveness and accelerates data access. Optimized for high sustained transfer rates, the drives maintain consistent throughput essential for efficient network-based storage.
Built for 24/7 operation, these drives surpass the reliability of standard desktop models. With high workload ratings of up to 300TB/year or even 550TB/year depending on the configuration, they are capable of handling heavy, continuous data traffic, making them a dependable solution for high-performance NAS environments
Warranty & Returns
Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information
Warranty
- Limited Warranty period (parts): 5 years
- Limited Warranty period (labor): 5 years
- Read full details
Return Policies
- Return for refund until: January 31, 2026
- Return for replacement until: January 31, 2026
- This item is covered by Newegg.com's Extended Holiday Return Policy. Read full return policy for details.
We want to ensure your holiday shopping this year is hassle-free. That’s why we’re automatically extending our return policies on almost every product! For purchases placed between November 1st, 2025 and December 31, 2025 you will have until January 31, 2026 to return your product.
Manufacturer Contact Info
- Manufacturer Product Page
- Manufacturer Website
- Support Phone: 1-800-275-4932
- Support Website
- View other products from Western Digital
LOADING...
LOADING...