WD Red 10TB NAS Hard Drive – 5400 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5″ – WD100EFAX
There’s a leading edge WD Red drive for every compatible NAS system to help fulfill your data storage needs. With drives up to 10TB, WD Red drives offer a wide array of solutions for customers looking to build a NAS storage solution. Built for single-bay to 8-bay NAS systems, WD Red drives pack the power
There’s a leading edge WD Red drive for every compatible NAS system to help fulfill your data storage needs. With drives up to 10TB, WD Red drives offer a wide array of solutions for customers looking to build a NAS storage solution. Built for single-bay to 8-bay NAS systems, WD Red drives pack the power to store your precious data in one powerhouse unit. With WD Red drives, you’re ready for what’s next.
Product Features
- Specifically designed for use in NAS systems with up to 8 bays
- Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate* |*Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred times (8760 / recorded power-on hours)). Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations
- NASware firmware for compatibility
- Small and home office NAS systems in a 24/7 environment
- 3-year manufacturer’s limited warranty
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