WD Red Pro 3.5" SATA III Internal NAS Hard Drive 16TB 512MB Cache WD161KFGX
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About this product
This WD Red Pro is a 16TB 3.5-inch internal NAS hard drive, featuring a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a substantial 512MB cache for optimized performance. It utilizes a SATA III interface, providing a high transfer rate suitable for Network Attached Storage (NAS) environments. The drive is compatible with PC systems and is specifically designed for high capacity storage needs in 24/7 operational settings. It has a distinctive red color and is manufactured in Thailand.
Our take
For those building or expanding a Network Attached Storage setup, the WD Red Pro 16TB drive is a compelling choice. The 7200 RPM spindle speed and generous 512MB cache are excellent for multi-user, always-on environments, handling demanding workloads with ease. The SATA III interface ensures quick data transfers, and its specialized design for NAS makes it reliable for sustained operation. While it's a premium product, the performance and reliability for critical data storage in a NAS are well worth the investment, particularly given its high capacity.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 16TB capacity for NAS
- 512MB cache for performance
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- SATA III interface
- Designed for 24/7 NAS operation
Cons
- Higher cost
- Only compatible with PC
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Red
- MPN WD161KFGX
- Item Length 5.79 in
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand WD
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- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 250
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 1.03 in
- Model
- Western Digital Red Pro
- Transfer Rate
- 2072 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- high capacity storage
- Storage Capacity
- 16 TB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Interface
- SATA III
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Item Width
- 4 in
- Cache
- 512 MB
- Product Line
- WD Red Pro
