WD Red Plus 2TB SATA 6Gb/s 3.5i HDD
- Capacity: 2 TB
- Connection: Serial ATA
WD Red Plus
High-performance hard drives designed for performance, reliability, and energy efficiency in small and medium-sized NAS environments.
WD Red Plus drives are built to operate under load for individual users and NAS environments in small and medium-sized businesses. WD Red Plus drives deliver the speed and capacity needed to store, protect, and share growing amounts of data in mid-size NAS systems, optimized for RAID operation with enhanced energy efficiency.
Adapted to NAS systems with NASware technology
Western Digital's exclusive NASware technology precisely adjusts drive parameters to match NAS system workloads, helping to increase performance and reliability.
Designed for continuous operation
NAS systems operate non-stop, so having a reliable hard drive is crucial. WD Red Plus hard drives are designed for 24/7 operation, giving users confidence in reliable access to their data.
Tested for compatibility
Western Digital works with numerous NAS vendors, conducting extensive testing to ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures.
Optimized for reduced total cost of ownership
WD Red Plus drives are designed to consume less power (compared to previous models) and operate at lower temperatures, reducing operating costs and helping to minimize heat in thermally demanding NAS enclosures.
Power supply for solid performance
Despite lower power consumption, the drives offer high throughput to meet the mixed performance demands of multi-drive NAS systems.
Balanced for greater reliability
Poorly balanced hard drives can cause excessive vibration and noise in multi-drive systems, leading to diminished performance and shorter lifespan. Improved dual-plane balancing technology significantly enhances balance and increases overall drive performance and reliability.
Backed by world-class technical support and warranty
As a leading hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital stands by its NAS storage solutions with a 3-year limited warranty and premium technical support for worry-free data storage.
Comparison of traditional desktop drives and WD Red Plus
It’s important to choose a drive specifically designed for RAID-optimized NAS systems to ensure optimal performance and protect your valuable data. When selecting a hard drive for your NAS system, consider the following:
- Compatibility: Unlike desktop drives, WD Red Plus hard drives are specifically designed and tested for NAS and feature NASware technology that precisely adapts the drive’s parameters to NAS workloads for optimal performance.
- Reliability: Desktop drives are generally not designed for the continuous operation required in NAS systems. WD Red Plus hard drives are built to withstand demanding, high-intensity, 24/7, multi-user NAS environments.
- RAID Configuration Support: While most desktop drives are configured for general use, WD Red hard drives feature RAID error recovery to help minimize failures in multi-drive NAS systems.
- Noise and Vibration Protection: Desktop drives designed for stand-alone use do not provide adequate protection against the vibration and noise found in multi-drive systems. WD Red hard drives are equipped with Rotation Vibration (RV) sensors that sense and actively counteract disruption caused by the increased vibration often present in multi-drive NAS systems.