WD Red Pro 18TB NAS HDD | 7200 RPM | CMR | 512MB | WD181KFGX
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- 18TB High-Capacity NAS Storage — CMR hard drive designed for medium to large-scale NAS systems up to 24 bays
- 7200 RPM | SATA III 6Gb/s — High spindle speed for fast data access and strong throughput in multi-user NAS environments
- NASware 3.0 Technology — Advanced firmware for seamless NAS integration, RAID compatibility, error recovery, and optimized performance
- CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) — Reliable, consistent performance in RAID 0/1/5/6/10 and ZFS arrays without SMR limitations
- Multi-Axis Shock Sensor — Detects subtle shock events and adjusts read-write operations to protect data in 24-bay environments
- 3D Active Balance Plus — Dual-plane balance control reduces vibration, noise, and performance degradation in multi-drive NAS chassis
- 550TB/Year Workload Rating — Enterprise-grade endurance rated for 24/7 always-on NAS and RAID operation
- 5-Year Limited Warranty — Extended warranty coverage for peace of mind in business-critical NAS deployments
The WD Red Pro is Western Digital’s NAS hard drive built specifically for medium to large business NAS deployments with up to 24 drive bays. At 18TB with 7200 RPM spindle speed, it delivers the throughput and capacity needed for high-intensity workloads — file archiving, large-scale sharing, RAID array rebuilding, and continuous 24/7 operation. NASware 3.0 firmware optimizes every aspect of NAS integration: compatibility, RAID error recovery, vibration tolerance, and performance tuning for multi-bay enclosures.
CMR recording technology ensures stable, predictable write performance in RAID configurations and extended file systems such as ZFS — unlike SMR drives which can stall during RAID rebuilds. The multi-axis shock sensor and Dynamic Fly Height technology work together to protect data integrity in large 24-bay chassis where mechanical vibration from adjacent drives is a constant factor. Every drive ships with extended thermal cycle burn-in testing for verified reliability before deployment.
Ideal For
- Medium to Large Business NAS — Up to 24-bay NAS systems for enterprise-scale file storage and sharing
- RAID & ZFS Arrays — CMR for reliable RAID 0/1/5/6/10 and ZFS array performance and rebuild times
- High-Capacity Archive Storage — 18TB per drive for cost-effective large-scale data archiving and retention
- 24/7 Business-Critical NAS — 550TB/year workload rating and 5-year warranty for always-on environments
- Multi-Bay Vibration Environments — Shock sensor and 3D Active Balance Plus for 8–24 bay enclosures
Specifications
- Model — WD Red Pro
- MPN — WD181KFGX
- SKU — CCWD181KFGX
- Capacity — 18TB
- Form Factor — 3.5"
- Interface — SATA III 6Gb/s
- Spindle Speed — 7200 RPM
- Cache — 512MB
- Recording Technology — CMR
- Max NAS Bays — Up to 24
- Workload Rating — 550TB/year
- 24/7 Rated — Yes
- Warranty — 5-year limited
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About Brand
About Brand
Western Digital is a global leader in high-performance data storage, engineered for reliability, speed, and endurance. From HDDs to SSDs, WD drives deliver advanced technology and trusted performance for demanding workloads and professional applications.
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Capacity :
Form Factor : 3.5 inch
Connector : SATA
Compatibility : Compatible with Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, RAID arrays, media servers, backup systems, and enterprise NAS systems with unlimited bay support.
Interface : SATA
Model Number : WD181KFGX
Recording Technology : CMR
Cache : 512MB
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