WD Red Pro 16TB | WD161KFGX Ultra-Reliable NAS Hard Drive – 7200 RPM, CMR, 512MB Cache, SATA 6Gb/s

The Western Digital WD Red Pro 16TB | WD161KFGX is a high-performance, enterprise-grade NAS hard drive designed for continuous operation in demanding multi-user environments. WD Red Pro 16TB | WD161KFGX 16TB drive leverages helium-sealed technology to reduce internal friction and power consumption, enabling superior efficiency and reliability in 8–24 bay NAS systems. Featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 512MB cache, this drive delivers fast data access and transfer rates, ideal for intensive workloads such as media editing, data archiving, and enterprise file sharing.

The WD Red Pro 16TB | WD161KFGX series integrates NASware™ 3.0 firmware, which optimizes compatibility and performance in RAID configurations, minimizing integration issues and enhancing system stability. Built with Rotation Vibration (RV) sensors and a multi-axis shock sensor, the drive proactively counters mechanical disturbances, ensuring consistent performance and data integrity. With a workload rating of 550TB/year and a 2.5 million hour MTBF, this drive is engineered for durability. Backed by a 5-year limited warranty, the WD Red Pro 16TB | WD161KFGX offers long-term peace of mind for business-critical storage solutions.​​

Key Features

• 16TB high-capacity storage for enterprise NAS systems​​

• Helium-filled 3.5-inch design for enhanced efficiency and reliability​​

• 7200 RPM spindle speed with 512MB cache for rapid data access​

• CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology for stable performance​​

• NASware™ 3.0 firmware for RAID optimization and system compatibility​

• Rotation Vibration (RV) sensors for multi-drive stability​​

• 550TB/year workload rating and 2.5M hour MTBF for enterprise durability​​

• 5-year limited warranty for long-term reliability assurance

  

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