Description
Western Digital WD Red Pro WD161KFGX 16TB 3.5-Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200RPM NAS Hard Drive
16TB 7200RPM NAS HDD – WD Red Pro Series
The WD Red Pro WD161KFGX is a 16TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built specifically for high-performance NAS systems. Designed for medium to large businesses, it delivers reliable 24×7 operation, high workload capability, and optimized performance for multi-bay RAID environments.
Engineered for NAS systems with up to 24 bays, WD Red Pro drives provide the speed, scalability, and durability required for demanding multi-user environments.
Built for Professional NAS Environments
Ideal for RAID-optimized NAS systems, ZFS file systems, extended operating systems, and business-critical storage infrastructures. Suitable for file sharing, archiving, backup solutions, and collaborative workloads.
Key Features
16TB Storage Capacity
3.5-Inch Form Factor
SATA 6Gb/s Interface
7200 RPM Spindle Speed
512MB Cache
Rated for 550TB per Year Workload
Designed for Up to 24-Bay NAS Systems
Optimized for RAID Environments
24×7 Continuous Operation
CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) Technology
Enhanced NASware Firmware
5-Year Limited Warranty
High Workload & Multi-User Reliability
With a workload rating of up to 550TB per year, the WD Red Pro is engineered for intensive data transfer operations common in business NAS systems. It supports heavy multi-user access, RAID rebuilds, and extended uptime in high-demand environments.
Advanced NAS Optimization
WD Red Pro drives include vibration protection and NASware technology to improve compatibility, reduce noise, and enhance reliability in multi-bay enclosures. They are extensively tested with leading NAS vendors to ensure broad compatibility.
Ideal Applications
Business NAS systems (up to 24 bays)
RAID storage arrays
File servers
Backup and disaster recovery systems
Virtualization storage
Media archiving and content management
Technical Specifications
Brand: WD
Series: WD Red Pro
Model: WD161KFGX
Capacity: 16TB
Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
Interface: Serial ATA (SATA) 6Gb/s
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Cache: 512MB
Workload Rating: Up to 550TB/Year
Drive Type: Mechanical Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Installation Type: Internal
Color: Red
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