A desktop drive in a 24-bay array running 24/7 is one failed sector away from a data loss you can't un-happen. The WD Red Pro 16TB was built for that exact load. CMR recording keeps write performance steady under sustained RAID workloads. 7200RPM and a 512MB cache handle the throughput your NAS actually needs. NASware 3.0 tunes the drive for always-on duty cycles, and vibration protection helps keep adjacent bays quiet in dense enclosures. Rated for up to 24-bay systems, RAID configurations, and virtualisation stacks. Backed by a 5-year warranty that covers NAS use, not just desktop. Drop it into your array and stop treating the drive as the weak link
| brand | Western Digital |
| capacity | 16TB |
| form_factor | 3.5 inches |
| interface | SATA III (6 Gb/s) |
| spindle_speed | 7200 RPM |
| cache | 512 MB |
| recording_technology | CMR |
| operating_rating | 24x7 |
| nas_bay_support | Up to 24-bay (WD Red Pro) |
| technology | NASware 3.0 |
| warranty | 5 years |
| suitable_for | RAID configurations, virtualisation, NAS systems |
