WD Red Pro
WD Red Pro drives are designed for intensive use in 24/7, multi-user commercial and enterprise NAS environments. WD Red Pro drives deliver the performance, scalability and reliability businesses need to store, share and collaborate on large amounts of data in RAID-optimized multi-drive NAS systems.
Optimized for NAS systems with NASware technology
Western Digital's exclusive NASware technology precisely adjusts drive parameters to match NAS system loads, helping to increase performance and reliability.
Designed for continuous operation
WD Red Pro hard drives are designed to meet the rigorous demands of intensive 24/7, multi-user NAS environments and increase system durability.
Tested for compatibility
Western Digital works with many NAS vendors, conducting extensive testing to ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures
Protected against excessive vibration
WD Red Pro drives are equipped with Rotation Vibration (RV) sensors that predict and actively counteract disruption caused by increased vibration. By dissipating excessive vibration within the drive enclosure, turbulence is minimized, performance is maintained and drives are protected.
Designed to absorb shock
WD Red Pro hard drives are equipped with a multi-axis shock sensor that detects even subtle vibrations and automatically compensates for them using dynamic head height control technology to further protect drives in NAS enclosures.
Equipped with the best technology on the market
WD Red Pro 22TB hard drives feature Western Digital's patented OptiNAND technology, which uses integrated iNAND flash memory to perform key housekeeping functions, freeing up more capacity and improving overall drive performance.
Backed by world-class technical support and warranty
As a leading hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital is confident in its NAS storage solutions and offers a 5-year limited warranty and top-notch technical support for hassle-free data storage.
Comparison of traditional desktop drives and WD Red Pro
It's important to choose a drive specifically designed for RAID-optimized NAS systems to ensure optimal performance and preserve your valuable data. When choosing a hard drive for your NAS system, consider the following:
- Compatibility: Unlike desktop drives, WD Red Pro hard drives are specifically designed and tested for NAS and feature NASware technology that precisely adjusts the drive's parameters to NAS workloads for optimal performance.
- Reliability: Desktop drives are usually not designed for the continuous operation that NAS systems are used for. WD Red Pro hard drives are designed to withstand the harsh environments found in high-intensity, 24/7, multi-user NAS environments.
- RAID Configuration Support: Unlike most desktop drives that are configured for general use, WD Red hard drives feature RAID error recovery to help minimize failures in your multi-drive NAS system.
- Noise and Vibration Protection: Designed for stand-alone operation, desktop drives do not provide adequate protection against the vibration and noise that occur in multi-drive systems. WD Red hard drives are equipped with Rotation Vibration (RV) sensors that anticipate and actively counteract the disruption caused by increased vibration often found in multi-drive NAS systems.