When your business data grows faster than you can store it, you need a reliable storage engine that never slows you down. The Western Digital Red Pro WD161KFGX 2 PACK 16 TB/512 MB 3.5″ Hard Drive delivers massive capacity and nonstop performance for busy NAS environments, keeping your files safe and instantly accessible.
Key Features of a 16 TB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 16 TB. Provides ample room for archives, backups and shared media without frequent upgrades.
- Buffer size: 512 MB. Large cache speeds up read/write bursts, reducing wait times during heavy use.
- Transfer rate: 259 MB/s. Fast data movement ensures smooth file transfers and quick access.
- Interface: Serial ATA. Widely compatible with most NAS enclosures for easy installation.
- MTBF: 2500000 h. Exceptional reliability means the drive can run for years without failure.
- Workload rate limit: 550 TB/year. Handles demanding write cycles typical of 24-bay NAS setups.
- Power consumption (idle): 3.6 W. Low idle draw keeps energy costs down while the system is idle.
- Operating temperature: 0 - 65 °C. Works reliably in typical server rooms and office environments.
- Shock protection: 30 G operating, 250 G non-operating. Multi-axis sensor guards data against sudden impacts.
- Speed: 7200 RPM. High spindle speed delivers consistent performance for RAID rebuilds and intensive tasks.
Why Choose Western Digital Hard Drive
Small to medium enterprises that rely on a 24-bay NAS often struggle with drives that cannot keep up with constant read/write loads, leading to slow file access and frequent rebuilds. You need a drive built for 24-hour operation, with firmware that talks smoothly to NAS controllers and protects data during heavy traffic. Western Digital’s Red Pro line is engineered for exactly this scenario, offering the capacity and endurance you need to keep your workflow uninterrupted.
Benefits of Western Digital Hard Drive
- Data protection: NASware 3.0 firmware reduces error recovery time, minimising RAID drop-outs.
- Compatibility: Tested with major NAS brands, so you can install it without firmware hassles.
- Longevity: Extended thermal-cycle testing ensures the drive endures heat and vibration.
- Energy efficiency: Low idle power helps keep operating costs modest.
Usages of a 16 TB Hard Drive
Ideal for large-scale NAS deployments, this drive excels in file archiving, collaborative workspaces, video editing pools and any environment where continuous RAID rebuilding or high-throughput access is required. It also suits backup servers and virtualisation hosts that demand steady, reliable storage.
Specifications
| Features |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2500000 h |
| Workload rate limit | 550 TB/year |
| Start/stop cycles | 600000 |
| HDD average transfer rate | 259 MB/s |
| HDD interface transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Storage drive buffer size | 512 MB |
| Component for | NAS |
| Type | HDD |
| Interface | Serial ATA |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD capacity | 16 TB |
| Power |
| Power consumption (idle) | 3.6 W |
| Power consumption (read) | 6.1 W |
| Power consumption (write) | 6.1 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.9 W |
| Operational conditions |
| Non-operating shock | 250 G |
| Operating shock | 30 G |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 65 °C |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight | 690 g |
| Depth | 147 mm |
| Height | 26.1 mm |
| Width | 101.6 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Quantity per pack | 2 pc(s) |
| Other features |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 65 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
