WD Red Plus 6TB 3.5" Internal NAS HDD
The WD Red Plus 6TB internal hard drive is designed for power users and small to medium business NAS environments. Built for mid-sized, RAID-optimized NAS systems, it delivers the speed, capacity, and efficiency needed to store, protect, and share growing volumes of data.
Key Features
Purpose-Built for NAS
- Designed specifically for power users and small to medium business NAS environments
- Optimized for mid-sized, RAID-configured NAS systems
- Supports 24x7 continuous operation for always-on access to your data
NASware 3.0 Technology
- Western Digital’s exclusive NASware 3.0 technology fine-tunes drive parameters
- Helps improve performance and reliability for NAS workloads
Enhanced Reliability & Compatibility
- Engineered for demanding, high-intensity 24x7 multi-user NAS environments
- Extensively tested with a wide range of NAS system vendors
- Designed to offer dependable compatibility with most NAS enclosures
Optimized for Lower TCO
- Uses less power versus previous models
- Runs cooler to help reduce operating costs
- Helps minimize heat in thermally challenged NAS boxes
Strong, Efficient Performance
- Provides ample bandwidth to handle mixed workloads in multi-drive NAS systems
- Balances performance with increased power efficiency
Vibration & Noise Control
- 3D Active Balance Plus dual-plane balance control technology
- Significantly improves drive balance in multi-drive environments
- Helps reduce vibration and noise, enhancing performance and reliability
Backed by Support & Warranty
- Supported by Western Digital’s world-class support services
- Includes a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty
WD Red Plus vs Desktop Drives
Choosing the right drive is critical for RAID-optimized NAS systems. WD Red Plus is purpose-built for NAS, unlike standard desktop drives.
- Compatibility
- WD Red Plus: Specifically designed and tested for NAS
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Includes NASware technology to fine tune drive parameters for NAS workloads
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Reliability
- WD Red Plus: Designed for always-on, high-intensity 24x7 multi-user NAS environments
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Desktop drives: Typically not designed for continuous NAS operation
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RAID Ready
- WD Red Plus: Engineered with RAID error recovery control to help reduce failures in multi-bay NAS systems
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Desktop drives: Generally configured for generic use without NAS-focused RAID optimization
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Noise & Vibration Protection
- WD Red Plus: Includes Rotation Vibration (RV) sensors to anticipate and counteract vibration in multi-bay NAS systems
- Desktop drives: Typically offer little or no protection in multi-drive environments
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Hard Drive – Internal |
| Capacity | 6 TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Data Transfer Rate (interface) | 600 MB/s |
| Internal Data Rate | 180 MB/s |
| Buffer Size | 256 MB |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 rpm |
| Recording Technology | Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) |
| Operating Mode | 24x7 continuous operation |
| Technologies / Features | NASware 3.0, Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Advanced Format technology, 3D Active Balance Plus |
| Minimum Operating Temperature | 0 °C |
| Maximum Operating Temperature | 65 °C |
| Shock Tolerance (operating) | 70 g @ 2 ms |
| Shock Tolerance (non-operating) | 250 g @ 2 ms |
| Sound Emission | 23 dBA |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 101.6 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm |
| Weight | 570 g |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3-year warranty |
