WD Red Plus NAS SATA Hard Drive

Shared files and backups on a NAS built to stay on

WD Red Plus brings CMR hard-drive storage to home offices and small-business NAS systems with up to eight bays. It suits shared documents, media libraries and scheduled backups where several devices need access to the same storage throughout the day.

Highlights

NAS-focused storage

• CMR recording across the Red Plus family
• NASware firmware for compatible NAS systems

Everyday shared workloads

• Designed for continuous operation
• Rated for workloads up to 180TB per year

Practical drive selection

• 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s connection
• Three-year limited warranty

Key Features

CMR for a shared storage pool

Conventional magnetic recording suits the sustained file transfers and RAID activity of a NAS. It provides a clear recording-technology choice when expanding a compatible array or replacing a supported drive.

NASware for the NAS workload

NASware adjusts drive behaviour for network storage rather than ordinary desktop use. This makes Red Plus a focused option for a NAS that handles both shared folders and regular backup traffic.

Continuous access for the home office

The drives are designed for systems that remain on around the clock. Documents and media can stay on the NAS for access by different users and devices, with a rated workload of up to 180TB per year.

Capacity matched to the enclosure

Choose a capacity supported by the NAS and suitable for its storage pool. Red Plus targets systems with up to eight bays; the exact model determines cache and spindle speed, so use the model-specific specifications when planning an upgrade.

Summary

WD Red Plus is a practical CMR choice for a compact NAS serving shared files and backups. Its NASware firmware and continuous-operation design fit home-office and small-business storage without moving to a higher-workload drive tier.

WD Red Plus NAS SATA Hard Drive

WD Red Plus is a 3.5-inch SATA hard-drive family for RAID-optimised NAS systems with up to eight bays. CMR recording and NASware firmware suit shared files, scheduled backups and continuous access in home offices and small businesses. The family is rated for workloads up to 180TB per year and carries a three-year limited warranty. Cache and spindle speed vary by model. Match the selected drive to the NAS compatibility list and the requirements of its existing storage pool.