Western Digital Red Pro 20TB WD201KFGX 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512e 3.5" HDD
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About this product
The Western Digital Red Pro 20TB WD201KFGX is a 3.5-inch HDD designed for enterprise and NAS use. This 'Open Box' drive features a 7.2K RPM rotation speed, a 6Gb/s SATA interface, and an impressive 512MB cache. It utilizes CMR recording technology and includes NASware and OptiNAND features for enhanced performance and reliability. It comes with a 3-year seller warranty and is compatible with desktops, laptops, servers, and NAS systems.
Our take
If you're after serious performance and massive capacity for your NAS or server, this WD Red Pro 20TB drive looks very promising. The 7.2K RPM and a huge 512MB cache are exactly what you want for demanding workloads, ensuring fast data access and transfer speeds. Features like NASware and OptiNAND further enhance its suitability for continuous operation in multi-bay systems. Being an 'Open Box' item means it's not strictly new, but the 3-year seller warranty provides a good level of protection. This is a premium drive for users who need top-tier reliability and performance without compromise.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 20TB storage capacity
- High 7.2K RPM rotation speed
- Exceptional 512MB cache
- Includes NASware and OptiNAND features
- Utilizes reliable CMR recording technology
Cons
- Open Box status
- Seller warranty, not manufacturer's
- Premium price point
Specifications
- MPN WD201KFGX
- Brand Western Digital
- Manufacturer Western Digital
- Type HDD
- Hours Open Box
- Read Speed 268MB/s
Show all 24 specifications
- Cache
- 512MB
- Rotation Speed
- 7.2K RPM
- Interface
- SATA
- Form Factor
- 3.5 Inch
- Transfer Rate
- 6Gb/s
- Warranty
- 3 Year Seller
- Recording Technology
- CMR
- Storage Capacity
- 20TB
- Model
- WD201KFGX
- Features
- NASware, OptiNAND
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Compatible With
- Desktops, Laptops, Servers, NAS
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Product Line
- Red Pro
- Color
- Silver
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Unit Type
- Unit
