Western Digital 12TB NAS HDD WD Red Pro 7200rpm 3.5"
Western Digital WD Red Pro 12TB internal NAS hard drive with 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, and 512 MB cache. Designed for high-intensity, 24x7 multi-user NAS environments; supports RAID-optimized systems. Customer feedback notes quality and value, with some reports of compatibility issues and drive noise
Highlights
- high-capacity NAS drive
- CMR with sizable cache
- RAID-optimized workload design
Pros
- high-capacity 12TB
- suitable for RAID-optimized NAS
- CMR with 512 MB cache
- 7200 RPM for speed
- long-term NAS compatibility testing
Cons
- mixed reports on compatibility with some NAS enclosures
- some users report noise and drive errors
Best For
Features
- Available in capacities ranging from 2 to 24TB(1)
- (1) 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment. , For RAID-optimized NAS systems with unlimited number of bays, Rated for 550TB/yr workload rate(2)
- (2) Annualized Workload Rate = TB transferred x (8760 / recorded power-on hours). The maximum rated workload is specified for operating at typical temperature of 40C. Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations. , Designed to handle the demands of high-intensity 24x7 multi-user NAS environments, Western Digital partners with a wide range of NAS system vendors for extensive testing to ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures.
