WD Red Pro 18TB Internal NAS Hard Drive 20-Pack, WD181KFGX-20PK

WD Red Pro WD181KFGX 18 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)

WD Red Pro Storage for Demanding NAS Environments

The Western Digital WD Red Pro WD181KFGX-20PK internal hard drive pack is designed for medium and large businesses that require dependable storage for demanding network-attached storage environments. With 20 18TB drives, this solution provides substantial capacity for file sharing, centralized backups, media libraries, archiving, and other business-critical data applications. Built for 24/7 operation, WD Red Pro drives support NAS systems with up to 24 bays and are engineered to handle intensive workloads, RAID array rebuilding, and extended operating systems such as ZFS.

NASware 3.0 for Compatibility and Reliability

Each WD Red Pro drive includes Western Digital NASware 3.0 firmware, which helps simplify integration with compatible NAS systems while improving compatibility, upgradeability, performance, and data protection. The technology is optimized for NAS and RAID environments, helping balance performance and reliability for continuous business use. Extensive compatibility testing with NAS partners helps make the WD Red Pro a practical choice for storage systems that require consistent operation and predictable performance.

Designed for Larger NAS Systems

WD Red Pro drives include a multi-axis shock sensor and dynamic fly height technology. These features detect and compensate for subtle shock events and help maintain accurate read and write operations, providing added protection in larger multi-drive NAS enclosures. A 512MB cache supports responsive processing, while the SATA/600 interface enables efficient data transfers and optimized burst performance. The internal 3.5-inch design fits compatible desktop and NAS storage systems, and the RoHS-compliant construction supports environmentally responsible deployment.

Features:

• 18TB storage capacity per drive supports extensive business files, backups, images, video, and audio collections
• 20-pack provides a scalable storage solution for compatible NAS and RAID systems
• NASware 3.0 firmware improves NAS compatibility, integration, upgradeability, performance, and reliability
• Designed for 24/7 operation in NAS systems with up to 24 bays
• Multi-axis shock sensor and dynamic fly height technology help protect data during demanding operation
• 512MB cache buffer supports responsive processing and consistent performance
• SATA/600 interface supports efficient data transfers and enhanced burst performance
• Internal 3.5-inch form factor fits compatible NAS and desktop storage systems
• RoHS-compliant design supports environmentally responsible storage deployment