Internal Hard Drive Western Digital Red Pro 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" SATA

Western Digital Red Pro 16 TB 7200 RPM 512 MB 3.5" SATA is a high-capacity internal hard drive engineered for NAS and RAID systems. With 16 TB of formatted storage, a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 512 MB cache buffer, this 3.5" SATA drive is intended for sustained performance in multi-drive arrays used by small businesses, prosumers and medium to large NAS installations. Built with firmware and hardware optimizations for continuous operation, the drive supports heavy data workloads, RAID rebuilding and large-scale file sharing and archiving.

Advantages

The drive combines a large 16 TB capacity with faster 7200 RPM performance and a 512 MB cache to reduce access latency and improve sustained throughput compared with lower-speed desktop drives. NASware™ 3.0 firmware provides enhanced compatibility and error recovery controls tailored to NAS and RAID environments, while multi-axis shock sensors and dynamic fly-height technology help protect data in multi-bay enclosures. 3D Active Balance Plus reduces vibration in multi-drive systems for improved longevity and reliability. Extended thermal-cycle burn-in testing helps ensure consistent operation in demanding 24x7 environments.

Suitable for

• Multi-bay NAS systems (including medium and large 24-bay arrays)
• RAID arrays and servers requiring reliable, continuous operation
• File sharing, backup and archival storage for small businesses and prosumers
• Environments with high-intensity, sustained workloads and frequent rebuilds

Key specifications

• Capacity: 16,000 GB
• Form factor: 3.5 inch
• Interface: SATA (3.5" drive, SATA connectivity)
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 512 MB
• Designed for 24x7 operation and multi-bay NAS compatibility
• Shock protection: multi-axis shock sensor and dynamic fly-height adjustments
• Balance technology: 3D Active Balance Plus to reduce vibration
• Firmware: NASware™ 3.0 with error recovery controls for RAID
• Weight: 0.69 kg

How to use

Install the 3.5" SATA drive into a compatible NAS enclosure or server bay following the manufacturer’s mounting and handling guidelines. Connect to the host via SATA and configure the drive in your NAS management interface or RAID controller according to the desired array type and redundancy level. Allow the NAS to perform any required initialization or RAID rebuild processes; NASware™ 3.0 helps manage error recovery during these operations. Ensure proper ventilation and cooling in multi-drive systems and follow the NAS vendor’s recommended procedures for hot-swap or powered installations.

Usage recommendations

Use this drive in NAS and RAID environments rather than as a single desktop drive. For multi-drive arrays, maintain adequate cooling and vibration mitigation, keep firmware and NAS OS versions up to date, and follow regular backup procedures. When deploying in large bay enclosures, populate bays according to the NAS vendor’s guidelines to minimize vibration and ensure optimal performance.