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Western Digital WD Red Pro 3.5" 16TB SATA III NAS

CHF 739.00
Western Digital WD Red Pro 3.5" 16TB NAS hard drive with 7200 RPM, 512MB cache, and CMR technology for reliable 24/7 operation.
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Western Digital WD Red Pro 3.5" 16TB – NAS Hard Drive with CMR and 7200 RPM

The WD Red Pro from Western Digital is a high-performance 3.5-inch hard drive designed for continuous operation in NAS systems. With a capacity of 16TB and reliable CMR technology, it is ideal for demanding storage environments.

  • 16TB of storage capacity offers space for large data volumes, such as backups or media collections – enough for weeks of surveillance recordings or several 4K movies.
  • 7200 RPM and 512MB cache ensure fast read and write access, even with multiple simultaneous NAS users.
  • CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology ensures consistent write performance and high reliability – essential for RAID arrays.
  • Designed for 24/7 operation: the drive withstands high NAS loads and offers an MTBF of over 1 million hours.
  • The 60-month manufacturer warranty provides long-term security for your investment.

What sets the WD Red Pro apart

The WD Red Pro is optimised for NAS systems – with firmware tuned for continuous operation and robust mechanics. Thanks to CMR technology, it avoids performance drops that SMR drives can experience in write-heavy environments. This makes it the ideal choice for RAID arrays and enterprise NAS.

Ideal for...

This hard drive is aimed at administrators, IT professionals, and demanding home users running a reliable NAS system – whether for backups, media servers, surveillance recordings, or virtual machines. It is also suitable for content creators with growing data volumes.

How to use the WD Red Pro

The drive is designed for installation in 3.5-inch NAS bays. Connect it to a free SATA port and format it with your NAS operating system (e.g., QNAP, Synology). Thanks to plug‑and‑play, it is recognised immediately. Ideal for RAID 5, RAID 6, or JBOD configurations.

Western Digital is a leading manufacturer of storage solutions for consumers and businesses. The WD Red series is specifically designed for NAS systems and offers optimised reliability in continuous operation. With CMR technology and high capacities, the hard drives are suitable for demanding storage environments.
Storage Application AreaNAS
Total Storage Capacity16 TB
Continuous OperationYes
Storage InterfaceSATA III (6Gb/s)
Hard Drive Form Factor3.5"
Hard Drive InterfaceSATA
Rotational Speed7200rpm
Cache512MB
Recording TechnologyCMR
EAN0718037877662

Frequently Asked Questions

The WD Red Pro is a 3.5-inch hard drive from Western Digital, designed for 24/7 continuous operation in NAS systems. It features CMR technology and offers high capacities and fast access.

The drive is compatible with most common NAS enclosures from brands such as Synology, QNAP, Asustor, or Netgear. A free 3.5-inch bay and SATA port are required.

Capacity: 16TB, form factor: 3.5 inches, interface: SATA III (6 Gbit/s), speed: 7200 RPM, cache: 512MB, technology: CMR, 24/7 operation, MTBF: >1,000,000 hours.

The package includes the hard drive and a quick start guide. Additional screws or brackets are usually not included.

Western Digital offers a 60-month manufacturer warranty on this hard drive. The warranty covers material and workmanship defects.