WD - Red Plus 3TB Internal SATA NAS Hard Drive
About this product
This WD Red™ Plus 3TB internal hard drive is designed for NAS systems with 1-8 drive bays in both 3.5" form factors. Its 3TB capacity provides plenty of space to house files, and the Serial ATA interface lets you connect your laptop or desktop. Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red™ Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems. Built and tested for up to 8-bay NAS systems, these drives give you the flexibility, versatility, and confidence in storing and sharing your precious home and work files.
Features
3TB storage capacity
Offers ample space for videos, photos, documents and other data.
Serial ATA interface
Enables simple connection to a compatible network storage device with up to 8 bays.
Data transfer rates up to 6 Gbps
Ensure a rapid response when updating files. Internal data transfer rates up to 147MB/sec.
64MB cache buffer
For fast processing speed.
3D Active Balance Plus technology
Offers dual-plane balance control to help minimize vibration for quiet operation, reliable performance and long-lasting use.
Specifications
- Storage Drive TypeHDDRotational Speed5400 revolutions per minuteForm Factor3.5 in.Interface(s)SATA
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 80 reviews
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This WD Red™ Plus 3TB internal hard drive is designed for NAS systems with 1-8 drive bays in both 3.5" form factors. Its 3TB capacity provides plenty of space to house files, and the Serial ATA interface lets you connect your laptop or desktop. Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red™ Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems. Built and tested for up to 8-bay NAS systems, these drives give you the flexibility, versatility, and confidence in storing and sharing your precious home and work files.

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