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WD Red Pro 16TB 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - WD161KFGX
- Available in capacities ranging from 2 to 26TB with support for NAS systems with up to 24 bays
- Supports up to 300TB/year workload rate
- Enhanced reliability with 3D Active Balance Plus technology and error recovery controls with NASware 3.0 technology
- Extended drive testing to ensure each drive is tested for extended reliable operation
- 5-year limited warranty
- Retail or OEM packing may vary
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Designed for NAS (Network Attached Storage) environments, these drives are engineered to handle the demands of always-on, multi-user systems, making them ideal for business use and advanced home setups.
With a massive 16TB of storage per drive, they are well-suited for growing data needs. Their standard 3.5-inch form factor ensures broad compatibility with NAS enclosures. Operating at 7200 RPM, these drives deliver robust performance for simultaneous file transfers, multi-user access, and data-heavy applications. The SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface provides fast, reliable connectivity to the system.
Each drive features a large cache\u2014typically 256MB or more\u2014which boosts responsiveness and accelerates data access. Optimized for high sustained transfer rates, the drives maintain consistent throughput essential for efficient network-based storage.
Built for 24/7 operation, these drives surpass the reliability of standard desktop models. With high workload ratings of up to 300TB/year or even 550TB/year depending on the configuration, they are capable of handling heavy, continuous data traffic, making them a dependable solution for high-performance NAS environments
With a massive 16TB of storage per drive, they are well-suited for growing data needs. Their standard 3.5-inch form factor ensures broad compatibility with NAS enclosures. Operating at 7200 RPM, these drives deliver robust performance for simultaneous file transfers, multi-user access, and data-heavy applications. The SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface provides fast, reliable connectivity to the system.
Each drive features a large cache\u2014typically 256MB or more\u2014which boosts responsiveness and accelerates data access. Optimized for high sustained transfer rates, the drives maintain consistent throughput essential for efficient network-based storage.
Built for 24/7 operation, these drives surpass the reliability of standard desktop models. With high workload ratings of up to 300TB/year or even 550TB/year depending on the configuration, they are capable of handling heavy, continuous data traffic, making them a dependable solution for high-performance NAS environments
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The WD Red Pro WD161KFGX is a 16TB, 7200 RPM CMR internal hard drive for users building or expanding multi-bay NAS and RAID systems, with support for NAS systems of up to 24 bays and workloads up to 300TB per year.
Recommended For
- Operators of multi-bay NAS or RAID systems that run continuously and serve multiple users; WD positions the Red Pro for high-intensity, 24/7 NAS use and RAID environments.
- Small businesses or workgroups that need a large shared-storage drive for frequent file access, backups, and other sustained NAS workloads.
- Home NAS owners building a large media or file library for access across devices, especially when they want 16TB of CMR storage in a NAS-oriented drive.
- NAS builders who value drive capacity and sustained access more than a quiet room, and can place the NAS in a ventilated, separate area; testing and owner discussions report noticeable activity noise.
Spec Summary
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Best For | Enterprise NAS and RAID storage environments |
| Capacity | 16 TB |
| Interface And Form Factor | 3.5-inch internal mechanical hard drive with a SATA 6 Gb/s interface |
| Performance And Cache | 7,200 RPM rotational speed, 512 MB cache, and read speed of 259 MB/s |
| Recording Technology | CMR |
| NAS Reliability Features | 3D Active Balance Plus vibration balancing, NASware 3.0 error recovery controls for RAID, and extended drive testing |
| Compatibility | Compatible devices include desktop PCs and storage systems; Windows is listed as a system requirement |
| Physical Dimensions And Weight | Maximum dimensions: 147.00 × 101.60 × 26.10 mm; item weight: 690 g |
| Model Identifiers | WD Red Pro, series Red Pro; model WD161KFGX (external model number WD161KFGX-SPAFPN0) |