WD 18TB Red Pro NAS HDD – WD181KFGX

Enterprise-Class NAS Storage Solution

The WD Red Pro NAS hard drive is engineered for high-performance, reliability, and scalability in commercial and enterprise NAS environments. Designed for 24×7 multi-user workloads, it ensures efficient data storage, sharing, and collaboration in multi-bay RAID-optimized NAS systems.

Key Features & Technologies

Optimized for NAS with NASware™

Western Digital’s exclusive NASware™ technology fine-tunes drive parameters to maximize performance and reliability within NAS systems.

Designed for Continuous Operation

Built to handle rigorous, high-intensity workloads, ensuring system durability in always-on NAS environments.

Dependable Compatibility

Extensively tested for seamless integration with a wide range of NAS enclosures, improving compatibility and reliability.

Vibration Protection with RV Sensors

Equipped with Rotation Vibration (RV) sensors, which anticipate and counteract vibrations in multi-drive NAS setups, preserving system stability and performance.

Shock Absorption Technology

Includes a multi-axis shock sensor to detect and adjust for subtle shock events, using dynamic fly height technology to protect drives in NAS enclosures.

Engineered with OptiNAND™ Technology (Applicable for 22TB, 24TB & 26TB models)

Western Digital’s OptiNAND™ technology integrates embedded flash memory to optimize capacity and drive efficiency.

Backed by Industry-Leading Support

Comes with a 5-year limited warranty and world-class support, ensuring reliable long-term NAS storage.

Desktop Drives vs. WD Red® Pro – Why It Matters

Choosing the right drive for RAID-optimized NAS systems is crucial for performance and data integrity. Here’s why WD Red Pro stands out:

• Compatibility: Purpose-built and tested for NAS systems, leveraging NASware™ technology for optimized operation.
• Reliability: Designed for continuous 24×7 workloads, unlike standard desktop drives.
• RAID Ready: Includes RAID error recovery control for reduced failure risks in multi-bay setups.
• Noise & Vibration Protection: RV sensors actively counteract vibrations found in multi-drive NAS systems, whereas desktop drives lack such protection.

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 18TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
• Interface: SATA
• Transfer Rate: Up to 272MB/s
• Disk Speed: 7200 RPM
• Recording Technology: CMR
• Cache Size: 512MB

Reliability & Durability

• Warranty: 5-Year Limited Warranty
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 65°C
• Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C

Certifications

• BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL