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WD Red Pro WD181KFGX 18 TB

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WD WD181KFGX
Red (NAS)5 year warranty
2 TB
64/7200 CMR
4 TB
5FFBX
4 TB
256/7200
6 TB
6001FFWX
6 TB
6002FFWX
6 TB
6003FFBX
6 TB
6005FFBX
8 TB
256/7200
10 TB
256/7200 CMR
10 TB
512/7200 CMR
12 TB14 TB
141KFGX
14 TB
142KFGX
16 TB18 TB20 TB22 TB24 TB
Placement
built-in
Type
HDD
Features
server
Size
18000 GB
Form factor
3.5 "
Connection
SATA3
Manufacturer's warranty
5 years
Cache memory
512 MB
Record technology
CMR
RPM
7200 rpm
Data transfer rate
272 MB/s
Size
147x102x26 mm
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february 2021
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WD Red Pro 18TB NAS 35" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class SATA 6 Gb/s CMR 512MB Cache 5 Year Warranty WD181KFGX-SPAFPN0

Available in capacities ranging from 2 to 22TB(1) | (1) 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacit... morey may be less depending on operating environment. For RAID-optimized NAS systems with unlimited number of bays Rated for 550TB/yr workload rate(2) | (2) Annualized Workload Rate = TB transferred x (8760 / recorded power-on hours). The maximum rated workload is specified for operating at typical temperature of 40C. Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations. Designed to handle the demands of high-intensity 24x7 multi-user NAS environments Western Digital partners with a wide range of NAS system vendors for extensive testing to ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures
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Western Digital Ultrastar Red Pro 3.5" 18000 GB Serial ATA WD181KFGX

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Western Digital Ultrastar Red Pro. HDD capacity: 18 TB HDD speed: 7200 RPM Storage drive buffer size: 512 MB HDD size: 3.5&q

For the Demands of Big BusinessN/ADesigned specifically with medium or large scale business customers in mind WD Red Pro driv... morees are available for up to 24-bay NAS systems. Engineered to handle high-intensity workloads1 in 24x7 environments WD Red Pro is ideal for archiving and sharing as well as RAID array rebuilding on extended operating systems such as ZFS or other file systems. These drives add value to your business by enabling your employees to quickly share their files and back-up folders reliably in your NAS solution.N/AN/AExclusive NASware 3.0 TechnologyN/AOur exclusive advanced firmware technology NASware 3.0 enables seamless integration robust data protection and optimal performance for NAS systems operating under heavy demand. Built into every WD Red Pro hard drive NASware 3.0s advanced technology improves storage performance by increasing compatibility integration upgradeability and reliability.N/AN/ABuilt for Optimum NAS CompatibilityN/AWD Red Pro drives with NASware technology takes the guesswork out of selecting a drive. Optimized for NAS systems our unique algorithm balances performance and reliability in NAS and RAID environments. Simply put a WD Red Pro drive is one of the most compatible drives available for NAS enclosures. But dont take our word for it. WD Red Pro drives are a reflection of extensive NAS partner technology engagement and compatibility-testing. N/AN/ALarger NAS Bay Shock ProtectionN/AWD Red Pro drives are equipped with a multi-axis shock sensor that automatically detects subtle shock events and dynamic fly height technology which adjusts each read-write function to compensate and protect the data. This combination of technology further protects the drives in larger 24-bay NAS environments and helps increase hard drive reliability.N/AN/A3D Active Balance PlusN/AOur enhanced dual-plane balance control technology significantly improves the overall drive performance and reliability. Hard drives that are not properly balanced may cause excessive vibration and noise in a multi-drive system reduce the hard drive life span and degrade the performance over time.N/AN/AError Recovery PreventionN/ABuilt specifically for RAID and NAS environments WD Red Pro drives come equipped with error recovery controls as part of NASware 3.0 technology to help reduce drive fallout in RAID applications.N/AN/AExtended Drive TestingN/AA NAS environment that has up to 24 bays is very demanding on a hard drive with added vibration and heat. This is why every WD Red Pro drive is shipped with extended thermal cycle burn-in testing to help ensure each drive is tested for extended reliable operation.N/AN/ADesktop drives vs. WD Red ProN/ADo right by your NAS and choose the drive purpose-built for NAS with an array of features to help preserve your data and maintain optimum performance. Take the following into consideration when choosing a hard drive for your NAS:
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Western Digital Ultrastar Red Pro 3.5" 18000 GB Serial ATA WD181KFGX

Hard driveComponent forNASHDD interface transfer rate6 Gbit/sHDD speed7200 RPMHDD size3.5"HDD capacity18000 GBCompatible prod... moreuctsNASFeaturesTypeHDDComponent forNASHDD interface transfer rate6 Gbit/sInterfaceSerial ATAHDD speed7200 RPMHDD size3.5"HDD capacity18000 GBCompatible productsNASStorage drive buffer size512 MB24/7 operationYesOperational conditionsOperating temperature (T-T)0 - 65 °CStorage temperature (T-T)-40 - 70 °COperating shock30 GNon-operating shock250 GTechnical details
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Western Digital WD181KFGX

Western Digital Ultrastar Red Pro.HDD size:3.5´´, HDD capacity:18000 GB, HDD rotation speed:7200 RPM.Specifications:-Compatib... morele products:NAS.-HDD size:3.5´´.-HDD capacity:18000 GB.-HDD rotation speed:7200 RPM.-Interface:SATA.-Type:Hard Drive.-Component for:NAS.-Buffer storage unit size:512 MB.-HDD interface transfer speed:6 Gbit/s.-24/7 operation:Yes.-Operating temperature range:0 -65 °C.-Storage temperature range:-40 -70 °C.-Shock in operation:30 G.-Shock (out of operation):250 G.-Width:101.6 mm.-Height:26.1 mm.-Depth:147 mm.-Weight:690 g.
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