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WD - RED PRO 18TB 512MB CACHE 2-PK

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The bundle includes Two WD Red Pro 18TB 3.5" internal NAS hard drives, each supported by a Western Digital 5-year limited warranty. Designed for NAS (Network Attached Storage) environments, these drives are engineered to handle the demands of always-on, multi-user systems, making them ideal for business use and advanced home setups. With a massive 18TB of storage per drive, they are well-suited for growing data needs. Their standard 3.5-inch form factor ensures broad compatibility with NAS enclosures. Operating at 7200 RPM, these drives deliver robust performance for simultaneous file transfers, multi-user access, and data-heavy applications. The SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface provides fast, reliable connectivity to the system. Each drive features a large cache\u2014typically 256MB or more\u2014which boosts responsiveness and accelerates data access. Optimized for high sustained transfer rates, the drives maintain consistent throughput essential for efficient network-based storage. Built for 24/7 operation, these drives surpass the reliability of standard desktop models. With high workload ratings of up to 300TB/year or even 550TB/year depending on the configuration, they are capable of handling heavy, continuous data traffic, making them a dependable solution for high-performance NAS environments.

Features

  • Features:

    NASware technology fine tunes drive parameters

  • DESIGNED FOR NAS (NETWORK ATTACHED STORAGE): Specifically en

    on, multi-user NAS environments, suitable for businesses and prosumers.

  • Extensive testing to ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures

  • FORM FACTOR: Standard 3.5

    inch.

  • Multi-axis shock sensor

Specifications

  • Storage Capacity
    18 gigabytes
    Storage Drive Type
    HDD
    Interface(s)
    SATA
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