WD Red Plus

Match the intensity with WD Red Plus

Offering the power to handle SMB NAS environments and increased1 workloads for SOHO customers, the WD Red Plus drive is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID conversion for systems using ZFS and other file systems. Built and proven for 8-bay NAS systems, the drive provides flexibility, versatility and confidence when storing and sharing valuable home and business data.

For small and medium-sized businesses

Stream, back up, share and organise digital data at home with NAS systems and WD Red Plus hard drives designed for seamless content sharing across home and business devices. NASware 3.0 technology improves hard drive compatibility with existing networks and other devices. For larger businesses using up to 24 bays, WD Red Pro drives deliver exceptional performance.

Exclusive NASware 3.0

A drive unlike any other. Get up to 112TB of capacity in an 8-bay system, and with WD's exclusive NASware 3.0 technology, you can optimise each drive. Built into every WD Red Plus hard drive, advanced NASware 3.0 improves storage system performance, compatibility, integration, upgradeability and reliability.

Built for optimal performance in NAS environments

WD Red Plus drives with NASware technology take the guesswork out of drive selection. WD Red drives are optimised for small NAS systems and our unique algorithm balances performance and reliability in NAS and RAID environments. In a nutshell, WD Red Plus is the most compatible drive available for NAS systems. Don't take our word for it. WD Red Plus drives are the result of close collaboration on NAS technology and compatibility testing to ensure compatibility with the broadest range of NAS systems.

WD Red Pro for big business.

WD Red Pro drives for NAS systems deliver the same unmatched performance to mid-sized and large business customers with demanding requirements. In NAS environments with 9 to 24 bays, WD Red Pro drives deliver unparalleled performance and the assurance offered by a 5-year limited warranty.

3D Active Balance Plus

Improved dual-plane balancing technology significantly improves overall drive performance and reliability. Incorrectly balanced hard drives can cause excessive vibration and noise in a multi-drive system. This results in deterioration of drive performance and reduced drive life.

Continuous duty environment

NAS systems operate continuously, so a reliable hard drive is of paramount importance. With an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, the WD Red Plus drive excels in continuous operation environments.

3-year limited warranty and premium support

Boost the performance of your NAS system and get a 3-year limited warranty, plus every WD Red Plus drive purchase entitles you to world-class support.

Traditional desktop drive and WD Red Plus drive comparison

Give your NAS a chance and choose a hard drive specifically designed for it with features to help secure your data and ensure optimal performance. When choosing a hard drive for your NAS system, consider the following:

• Compatibility: Unlike traditional drives, these drives have been tested for compatibility with NAS systems and optimal performance.
• Reliability: A constantly active NAS or RAID environment is subject to high temperatures, and desktop drives, unlike the WD Red Plus, are not typically designed and tested for these conditions.
• Error recovery systems: WD Red Plus NAS hard drives are equipped with a RAID error recovery system to help minimise failures in the NAS system.
• Protection from noise and vibration: Designed for standalone operation, desktop drives do not offer sufficient protection against vibration and noise that occurs in multi-drive systems. WD Red Plus drives are specifically designed for multi-bay NAS systems.