Western Digital 18TB WD Red Pro NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD181KFGX

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.