WD Red NAS Hard Drives
WD Red is designed specifically for NAS systems that have 1 to 5 drive bays in both 3.5 inch and 2.5 inch form factors. The drives are designed and extensively tested for compatibility in the unique 24×7 operating environment and for the demanding system requirements of home and small office NAS.
Expanded solutions
Our formula of success has led growth of WD Red into higher capacities and expansion into new 2.5 inch solutions. We now offer a broader, more comprehensive portfolio of NAS hard drives for our customers. It is not just about NAS drives, it is REDvolutionary.
Next generation experience
Every component, line of code, and product decision was built on our passion and determination to deliver the best NAS experience. The next generation of WD Red hard drives delivers on this promise with massive capacity and NASware 2.0, which further improves drive reliability and protects your data in the event of a power loss or disruption.
Next generation experience
Every component, line of code, and product decision was built on our passion and determination to deliver the best NAS experience. The next generation of WD Red hard drives delivers on this promise with massive capacity and NASware 2.0, which further improves drive reliability and protects your data in the event of a power loss or disruption.
Exclusive NASware 2.0 technology
Our exclusive technology, NASware 2.0, makes WD Red thrive in the demanding small NAS environment. By adding WD Red to your NAS system, not only is everything more efficient and reliable, you can better protect your data investment.
Experienced in NAS
In all of our cultures around the world, first impressions are what leave a mark. With superior technology that is driven to impress, WD Red is a reflection of the most extensive NAS partner compatibility testing list that is available on the market. That means when you buy a NAS enclosure, you can trust that WD Red will be the most compatible drive available. Our pride is in our product and our vision is shared with our customers._x000D_
3D Active Balance Plus
Our enhanced dual plane balance control technology significantly improves the overall drive performance and reliability. Hard drives that are not properly balanced may cause excessive vibration and noise in a multi drive system, reduce the hard drive life span, and degrade the performance over time._x000D_
The right choice
WD Red is designed specifically for home and small office NAS systems and PCs with RAID.
Enhanced reliability
Since your NAS system is always on, a highly reliable drive is essential. With a 35% MTBF improvement over standard drives, the WD Red drive with NASware 2.0 is designed for the 24×7 environment._x000D_
NAS compatibility
Advanced firmware technology built into every WD Red drive, NASware 2.0 enables seamless integration, robust data protection and optimal performance for systems operating in NAS and RAID environments._x000D_
The secret is the next generation technology
WD’ next generation NASware 2.0 technology improves NAS storage performance by reducing common hard drive concerns in NAS systems including concerns for things like compatibility, integration, upgrade ability, reliability and cost of ownership that are experienced with a hard drive designed for desktop computers._x000D_
Energy efficient and money saving
We keep power consumption low which keeps your NAS system happy and your wallet, too
Lower operating temperatures
Reduce your electricity bill with WD Red drives. Innovative technology reduces power consumption and lowers the operating temperature, resulting in a more reliable and affordable solution for always on NAS environments._x000D_