12 best western digital hard drives

Product description

WD Blue internal hard drives deliver reliability for office and web applications. They are ideal for use as primary drives in desktop PCs and for office applications. With a range of capacities and cache sizes, there’s a WD Blue internal hard drive that’s just right for you.

• Reliable everyday computing
• WD quality and reliability
• Free Acronis True Image WD Edition cloning software
• Massive capacities up to 6 TB available
• 2-year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I plug this in as an external hdd enclosure with usb 3.0 capabilites and have it function on an xbox one
Answer:	Yes, the only requirement on the Xbox One side is that the connection be USB 3.0 and the drive be a minimum of 500 Gb. Other than that purchase a reliable enclosure kit that also supplies power and uses the SATA connection already on the HDD.
Question:	On the picture it shows the hard drive's insides, do I need a special enclosure besides me computer case for this
Answer:	If your are installing in a Windows PC, that is a new-ish computer (probably any that came with vista and many that came with XP) it will support Serial ATA hard drives, open abbreviated to SATA drives. You should look up the specs on your computer to insure compatibility. This hard drive is a SATA drive so it will install and replace your other computer. I purchased this drive, and also bought an external case. This would allow this internal hard drive to work as an external drive. It plugs into an external power supply and connects to the computer with a USB cable. The external case I purchased here on amazon is a: Sabrent USB 3.0 To 3.5-Inch Sata Aluminum Hard Drive Enclosure Black Case.I was installing Windows 7 on my PC. I stalled the WD 1 TB drive in the PC, installed the Windows 7 software, then installed my older smaller drive in the external case.
Question:	Is this the retail version (boxed) or is it an OEM bulk drive
Answer:	What do you think you get for $86/4TB? It's OEM without a warranty. If you want that spend $20 more for 2 years with the retail version. For my use I don't need a warranty anyway, odds are it will fail decades from now since I use these as storage mostly sitting unpowered on a shelf 95% of the time (with LTO backups just in case I'm unlucky). The 4 in my PC are the same drives in an 8TB raid1, and they have been spinning 24-7 for 3 years now with no HDD replacement needed.
Question:	Which 1 TB hard disk you recomend between the Western Digital Blue WD10EZEX or the Seagate Barracuda ST
Answer:	I have bought and used WD and Seagate hard drives. I have never had an internal WD hard drive fail on me yet, but I have had one of their older Elements external hard drives fail on me. As for Seagate, I purchased an ST2000DM001 (which is the 2tb version) several months ago that has now failed. I lost everything and got a clicking sound, as if it were stuck. Only lasted 5 months. In comparison I have had my 1st WD blue WD10EZEX for more than two years now and I have not had a failure at all. It's extremely reliable, so much so I decided to replace the Seagate one with a another one of the WD10EZEX's. I have 4 hard drives in my computer 1 SSD (For operating system), 2 WD Blues 1tb and an older Seagate one from an older computer (a dell dimension) with about 250gigs of capacity. I'm planning on getting another blue or black 1 tb to replace it later. I definitely would recommend the blues. It's not that expensive, it's reliable and comes with a decent warranty. I would not recommend Seagate. Just can't trust it. No matter what hard drives should last past the warranty, not even a year and it fails? What kind of QC are they having at Seagate?

Product features

WD Blue - PC Hard Drives

Boost your PC storage with WD Blue drives, the brand designed just for desktop and all-in-one PCs with a variety of storage capacities.

A modern classic

A sixth generation masterpiece, WD Blue has only continued to advance and grow since it was first introduced making it a solid choice for your everyday PC needs.

Compute with confidence

WD products are tested on hundreds of different systems, configurations and a multitude of platforms in our FIT Lab; so you can be confident that our hard drives are compatible

Easy upgrade

WD offers Acronis True Image (available as a download on the WD Support website), which enables you to easily copy all of your old data onto your new hard drive.

Product description

WD Black performance storage is designed to enhance your PC experience across heavier computing tasks whether you are a digital artist, video editor, photographer, or gamer. Available with an impressive 256 MB of DRAM cache on higher capacity models, the WD Black drive is optimized for drive performance so you can spend more time experiencing the things you love most. Enhance your PC’s performance even further when you combine a WD Black drive with an SSD for a dual drive configuration, allowing you to benefit from the additional caching of your operating system onto the SSD for increased performance. All together, the WD Black drive gives you the hard drive performance, capacity and an industry leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.Easy Backup And Upgrade: Acronis True Image WD Edition software, available as a free download, can clone drives and backup your operating system, applications, settings and all of your data.

• Desktop performance hard drive
• Performance storage available in up to 10TB capacities
• 2X DRAM cache up to 256 MB for faster read operations
• Designed for creative professionals, gamers and system builders
• 5-year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Please purchase mounting hardware and cables separately if necessary. What do I need
Answer:	You will need a mounting rail for the drive (with screws) to secure it in the computer, similar to http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Universal-Mounting-Bracket-BRACKET/dp/B0001UZQWG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402791368&sr=1-2&keywords=hard+drive+mounting+rail+kita SATA cable to connect to your motherboard if you do not have an extra available, such as: http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-18-Inch-Locking-90-Degree-108783/dp/B009GUXU52/ref=pd_sim_pc_23?ie=UTF8&refRID=1039H3T1A80RRZ6K7P7H,and an available power plug or Y-cable (the white 4 pin or 6-pin) depending on what power cables your computer has, again depending on whether your computer has an extra alreadyhttp://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-PYO2SATA-Power-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B002N2EHVQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402791237&sr=1-4&keywords=computer+power+y+cableorhttp://www.amazon.com/Computer-Molex-Power-Supply-Splitter/dp/B001PI9AAC/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402791237&sr=1-3&keywords=computer+power+y+cableYour computer may already have a full width cable internally, in which case it will provide both power and communication
Question:	Is everything I need to install this drive in my desktop included in the package
Answer:	It only includes the drive. You have to make sure you have a SATA cable available. You also need screws, but it depends on your PC. Many new PC's do not use screws anymore. Instead they you reataining clips and brackets.On the otherhand, if you are replacing a bad drive, then you can just swap this one in its place.
Question:	Why is this particular model about one-half the price of the following model
Answer:	Buyer's beware! The Western Digital website blog is full of complaints on the current 1TB Black Drive . People with the software to test them have found that the new 1TB WD Black is a restickered WD Blue: a single platter with the performance and latency of the 1TB WD Blue. The 2TB, 3TB and 4TB WD Blacks have 3, 4 and 5 platters, not just one and look nothing like the 1TB Black which looks like a WD Blue clone. WD's blog manager is arguing that it "meets the specification" which has conveniently been neglected by WD and their vendors to list (but not on NewEgg which has the throughput of the1TB WD Black listed on a WD round up of the Black Series. Customers are saying they do NOT meet their expectation and that the extended warranty is not a comfort since what they wanted was a "high-performance" drive, not a reduced performance drive with better endurance.I would want to see a drive that looked like its family, not like another product line. Read the comments before you buy, then decide what you want to do.
Question:	So many of these reviews say the drives are old (pass their 5 year warranty). Is this true
Answer:	You Get A warranty for 5 years no matter what as far as the age of these drives i have no idea but that does not matter since you get a 5 year warranty no matter what and they are great drives they offer great performance definitely worth the price get this drive for your laptop you wont be disappointed

Product features

Performance HDDs Built for the Way You Play

WD_BLACK HDD is the perfect storage solution for your gaming system by offering up to 10TB of storage to save all your games. You can also store large multimedia files like photos, videos, music, and applications or programs because with a WD_BLACK drive, you get to get back into action faster.

Product description

WD Purple drives are built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. WD Purple surveillance storage feature Western Digital’s exclusive AllFrame technology, so you can confidently create a security system tailored to the needs of your business. Using AllFrame technology, WD Purple drives improve video capturing and helps to reduce errors, pixelation, and video interruptions that could happen in a video recorder system. WD Purple drives have an enhanced workload rating that supports systems designed for 24x7 video recording with up to 64 cameras. Disk Speed (RPM) - 7200rpm

• Built for 24/7 surveillance
• AllFrame technology for better performance
• Designed to support up to 64 HD cameras
• Engineered for compatibility
• 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Would this be a good choice for a replacement internal drive on a hr-24 directv dvr? any recommendations
Answer:	Yes- purple class devices are the recommended type for surveillance equipment. Purchase the largest TB drive that you can afford (that is compatible with your device)
Question:	What would be the primary reasons for buying this one over the 5400rpm drive
Answer:	With a 7200 RPM you will get a faster response when searching for something on the hard drive.
Question:	What is the difference between 3tb purple wd30purz and wd30purz, very confusing
Answer:	Absolutely nothing. They are the same.
Question:	can it replace older hhd in nightowl dvr
Answer:	Yes. This hard drive is compatible with all recording units.

Product features

WD Purple Surveillance Hard Disk Drive

Built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. With a supported workload rate of up to 180 TB/yr and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple drives are optimized for surveillance systems.

Engineered for compatibility

WD Purple surveillance hard drives are built for compatibility with chassis and chip set manufacturers for seamless integration into your new or existing video surveillance system.

Optimized performance for up to 64 cameras

With support for up to 64 surveillance cameras per hard drive, WD Purple gives you the flexibility to upgrade and expand your security system in the future.

Surveillance storage for peace-of-mind

WD Purple Surveillance hard drives are designed for high temperature, always-on, surveillance security systems to help ensure reliability and quality video play back when you need it most.

Product description

Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems. Built and tested for up to 8-bay NAS systems, these drives give you the flexibility, versatility, and confidence in storing and sharing your precious home and work files.

• Available in capacities ranging from 1-14TB with support for up to 8 bays
• 5400RPM performance class
• Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate*| * Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred ✕ (8760 / recorded power-on hours))
• NASware firmware for compatibility
• Small or medium business NAS systems in a 24x7 environment
• 3-year limited warranty
• This model uses CMR technology and is being renamed “WD Red Plus” to distinguish it from the current “WD Red” product, which uses SMR technology
• During this transition period, WD Red Plus devices may be delivered with a ”WD Red” label, but rest assured the device you are receiving will be the CMR-version of WD Red and can be confirmed by the model number

Product features

Tackle Intensity with WD Red Plus

Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems.

For Small or Medium Businesses

Stream, backup, share, and organize your digital content with a NAS and WD Red Plus drives designed to effortlessly share content with the devices at your home or business. NASware 3.0 technology increases your drives’ compatibility with your existing network and devices. For larger businesses with up to 24-bays, count on WD Red Pro drives to deliver exceptional performance.

Product description

There’s a leading edge WD Red drive for every compatible NAS system to store your precious data. With drives up to 6TB, WD Red offers a wide array of storage for customers looking to build a NAS solution. Built and tested for personal and home NAS systems with up to 8-bays, these drives pack all the punch you need in one powerhouse unit for storing, archiving, and sharing. With WD RedTM, you’re ready for what’s next.

• Available in capacities ranging from 2-6TB with support for up to 8 bays
• 5400RPM performance class
• NASware firmware for compatibility
• NAS systems with daily workloads associated with personal and home office environments and idle time available to perform necessary background operations
• Supports up to 180 TB/yr Workload Rate* | * Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred ✕ (8760 / recorded power-on hours))
• 3-year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	I want to set up a mycloud nas system with four 1 tb hard drives. wd red is not available in 1 tb. what other wd drive would you recommend
Answer:	The only NAS drives I use are WD Reds. I have a 16TB Unraid NAS with 5 4TB Reds, and a 28 TB Unraid NAS with 2 8TB Reds and 5 4TB Reds. The only failures in either of the 2 NAS's is with a couple of non WD red 2TB drives. I checked the pricing on CDW, and the 2TB reds are only 14 dollars more expensive than the 1TB, so if you can afford it, that may be the way to go. I have heard that the Seagate Ironwolf is a reliable option but don't have any first hand evidence of that. My experience with WD Reds tell me that they are the only drives I would use in either of my NAS's.
Question:	Is this the 68n32n0 model
Answer:	No, if you check the label... it's the 68JH4N0 model.. besides, the 68n32n0 is the WD40EFRX-68N32N0, not the WD40EFAX listed here (R vs A).
Question:	I just registered 2-4tb wd red hard drives online at wd and it says they only have 115 days of warranty remaining? whats the deal
Answer:	Your credit card used to make the purchase probably has extended warranty which usually doubles the manufacturers warranty. Maybe check with WD to verify and then call your card issuer to register with them.
Question:	Can you please confirm if this drive is smr or pmr? drives with smr are inappropriate for in zfs storage pools and may cause loss of data
Answer:	All of the research I have done points to that this is a SMR drive. If you search for model WD40EFRX, it should be a CMR drive.

Product features

For Personal or Home Office

Stream, backup, share, and organize your digital content at home with a NAS and WD Red drives designed to effortlessly share content with the devices in your personal or home office environments. NASware 3.0 technology increases your drives’ compatibility with your existing network and devices, TV, stereo, and more. Live in a connected world.

Exclusive NASware 3.0

Built into every WD Red hard drive, NASware 3.0’s advanced technology improves your system’s storage performance by increasing compatibility, integration, upgradeability, and reliability.

Product description

WD Elements portable hard drives offer reliable, high-capacity storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices to back up your photos, videos and files on the go. Formatted NTFS for Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7. Reformatting may be required for other operating systems. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.

• USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility
• Fast data transfers
• Improve PC performance
• High capacity
• 2 year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Does it come with a usb cable
Answer:	Is a male to male usb connector required
Question:	do you need the batery for it to work
Answer:	You do not need a battery. It gets power from the USB port.
Question:	I am not computer saavy. can i just plug it in & expect it to work, or do i need to pay extra for the expert installation? are they trustworthy
Answer:	Yes, you can open it out of the box and plug it into your computer's USB. The cable you need to do this comes with it. You may want to read the instructions that come with it for formatting it before you start using it. Some formats are better for Macs and others better for PC but don't worry about it, the instructions will explain it to you. And no, you do not need any expert installation for this.
Question:	does it work on xbox one
Answer:	will this work with a xbox 360

Product features

Level Up to NVMe SSD Performance

The WD_Black SN750 NVMe SSD delivers top-tier performance for gaming and hardware enthusiasts who are looking to build or upgrade their PC.

Compact SSD, shaped by performance

The WD_Black P50 Game Drive SSD has a portable form factor that can withstand battlefields due to its durable and shock-resistant design.

Portable storage for your coveted game collection

The WD_Black P10 Game Drive comes in capacities up to 5TB, so you don't have to compromise which games to delete on your console or PC in order to make room for new ones.

Massive storage with active cooling

With the WD_Black D10 Game Drive added storage, there's no need to waste time clearing room on your console or PC for new games—now you can keep your old favorites intact as you grow your library.

Product description

The My Passport Ultra is trusted, portable storage in a design that brilliantly pairs metal and matte finishes to create a sophisticated style. It has plenty of space to store all the content you love. Social media and cloud storage import, WD Backup software and password protection help keep all your memories safe and secure. Easy to use, just plug it in to start saving and backing up. Compatible with: WD's My Passport Ultra delivers quick and easy storage for your Windows 10, 8.1, or 7 system with its 5 Gb/s USB 3.0 Type-C port, while the included USB 3.0 Type-C to Type-A adapter helps ensure compatibility with older machines. This drive is also compatible with Windows 8.1 and 7.• System Requirements: Windows 10, 8.1 or 7 • Downloadable NTFS driver to read?write on macOS. • Reformatting required to use Time Machine on macOS. Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.Interface: USB-C ready, USB 3.0 compatible

• USB-C ready, USB 3.0 compatible
• Innovative style with refined metal cover
• Password protection with 256-bit AES hardware encryption
• Formatted for Windows 10
• 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I boot from this drive on a mac? In other words, is it bootable
Answer:	Yes. 2.0 and 3.0.
Question:	What cable will I need to get to connect this to a usb3 port
Answer:	The warranty in the US is 1 year. I found the answer on Seagate's data sheet for this product from their website (which Google was kind enough to find for me, I couldn't find it digging on their website). It depends on your region. https://www.seagate.com/files/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/portable-drive-2-5-DS1985-1-1804US-en_US.pdf
Question:	is this drive's usb interface support usb
Answer:	I had this hard drive for awhile as a spare backup drive in my PC. I plugged it into the front port of my PS4 and instantly gained 4TB of space. It requires no extra power source, the PS4 will format it and you can play games on it just the same as installing to your HDD inside the PS4. I don't notice any speed issues on my PRO, it runs the same speed. It's perfect to stop you from having to shuffle games off and on the limited 1TB in the system.
Question:	How is it different from other WD drives sold for
Answer:	Depends on format, sampling, bitrate. I've got 818 songs at standard 44 KHz and 128 kbps totaling 3144 minutes and 2.81 GB which comes out to 0.89 MB/minute. I've also got 430 songs at 192 kbps totaling 1595 minutes and 2.13 GB which is 1.34 MB/minute (which is also what you get ratioing 0.89 by 192 / 128 so the numbers jibe). If your songs are typical 128 kbps stereo quality, and average 4 minutes each, then (using the 0.89 MB/minute figure) each TB will hold roughly: 1,000,000 MB / 0.89 MB/min / 60 min/hr = about 18,700 hours ==> over EIGHTEEN THOUSAND HOURS OF MP3 FOR JUST ONE (1) TB. Even if all your songs are 24-bit 44 KHz WAV originals at 15 MB/minute, you'd still be able to store: 0.89/15 x 18,000 = over 1,000 hours of WAV for each TB. Suffice to say if you're saving only MP3s you probably won't run out of space, as the others have stated.

Product features

USB-C ready, USB 3.0 compatible

Featuring the latest in USB-C technology, the My Passport Ultra portable drive delivers quick and easy storage for your PC, while the included USB 3.0 adapter makes sure it’s compatible with older machines.

Innovative Style and Function

Fusing modern anodized metal and textures, the My Passport Ultra portable drive is available in silver and blue to seamlessly match your personal style and the latest computers.

Product description

Western Digital elements desktop storage with USB 3.0 offers reliable, high-capacity, add-on storage, fast data transfer rates and universal connectivity with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 devices. The sleek design features up to 12TB capacity plus Western Digital quality and reliability. Operating temperature: 5 degree Celsius to 35 degree Celsius Non-operating temperature: -20 degree Celsius to 65 degree Celsius.

• Fast data transfers
• High-capacity add-on storage
• Plug-and-play ready for Windows PCs
• Western Digital quality inside and out
• 2-Year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this come with the power adapter
Answer:	Yes, 110-240v power supply
Question:	Is this compatabible with the ps
Answer:	PS4 maxes out at 8TB. Do not buy this 12TB thinking it will work...trust me I already checked.
Question:	Will this work with a system that only has USB2.0 ports
Answer:	Technically it won't be any faster than a USB2 drive since the limit will be the port on the PC. But it will work no worse and if you ever get a PC with USB3 ports it will work much better.
Question:	which one is better? elements 8tb or my book 8tb
Answer:	I bought a My Book 8TB several years ago, and I bought the Elements 8TB about a week ago. I love the Elements drive, in my experience it is much better than either the My Book or the Seagate 8TB which I also own. The Elements drive is nearly silent and I got a solid 100MBps sustained write speed, which none of the other drives match. The Seagate is very slow.

Product description

Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda internal hard drives. Perfect for designers, musicians, photographers, and video editors using multiple applications at once, these solutions offer uninterrupted performance, optimized read/write caching technology, and a variety of capacities and form factors to choose from. The result is a seamless experience backed by a two-year limited warranty and 20 years of hard drive innovation.

• Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda internal hard drives
• Build a powerhouse gaming computer or desktop setup with a variety of capacities and form factors
• The go to SATA hard drive solution for nearly every PC application—from music to video to photo editing to PC gaming
• Confidently rely on internal hard drive technology backed by 20 years of innovation
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 2 year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the 2tb (st2000dm008) internal hard drive cmr or smr
Answer:	The 2TB, 4TB, and 8TB drives are all SMR, which means they are slow for random writes and not suitable as boot drives. (Google "Why SMR drives are sub-optimal for write-intensive workloads".)
Question:	Is this really 7200rpm? the model number suggests otherwise
Answer:	I got the ST4000DM004 which claims 7200 rpm on amazon and my computer is reporting it has a media rotation rate of 5425 rpm
Question:	Is a sata cable included in the package
Answer:	Cables not included. You can buy a SATA data cable and likely the appropriate power cable for your computer right here on Amazon. Depending on your power supply, the power cable may already be connected to it in your computer -- some have that and some do not.
Question:	Is this 7200 or 5400rpm
Answer:	Only the 1 TB (#ST1000DM010) and 2 TB (#ST2000DM008) models are 7200, all the larger models are 5400. Both the llisted speed and model number change in the product description as you pick different disk size options. This is consistent with Seagate's website -- From the home page, drill down through (or search for) Internal / Hard Drives / BarraCuda - Learn More, and then click the 3.5 inch models tab (NOT the 3.5 inch PRO models tab). Then click on the data sheet next to any model to get a PDF with a table containing all of the models along with their drive speeds and other specs..

Product features

BarraCuda Hard Drives

Upgrading with the reliable family of cost-effective Barracuda drives will improve the efficiency of data processing and retrieval. Improved efficiency provides instant access to data, which means faster game load times, quicker open rates for applications, and speedy file transfers.

Product description

Designed specifically with medium or large scale business customers in mind, WD Red Pro drives are available for up to 24-bay NAS systems. Engineered to handle high-intensity workloads in 24x7 environments, WD Red Pro is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on extended operating systems such as ZFS or other file systems. These drives add value to your business by enabling your employees to quickly share their files and back-up folders reliably in your NAS solution.

• Available in capacities ranging from 2-18TB with support for up to 24 bays
• Supports up to 300 TB/yr workload rate* | * Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive
• Enhanced reliability with 3D Active Balance Plus technology and error recovery controls with NASware 3.0 technology
• Extended drive testing to ensure each drive is tested for extended reliable operation
• 5-year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the red wd drives better for cctv/nvr in raid setup than the purple drives? i hear purple drives are not lasting long. both red and purple are
Answer:	If that's all you plan on putting in this drive then no, I would suggest a smaller drive. However, you can never go wrong with too much space.
Question:	Can I use this as an external storage for my desktop
Answer:	You'd need an adapter ... it comes with a standard usb only but it's a great unit, very fast....
Question:	What is the difference between this and the WD Black drive
Answer:	The 2 terabyte external hard drive can easily hold dozens of VHS videos which have been digitized. The size of a digitized movie is typically about 4 gigabytes each. Once you buy the external drive there are no fees to pay to any one.
Question:	of these drives good for 32tb 24/7 dlna nas server? Don’t want to beat a dead horse here... Really it’s just to stream my 10Bit 4K movies using DLNA
Answer:	It depends on what your current TOS allows. It's been a while since I left Dish Network, but it was over this very issue (different HD). My suggestion: ask Dish.

Product features

For the Demands of Big Business

Engineered to handle high-intensity workloads in 24/7 environments, WD Red Pro is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on extended operating systems such as ZFS or other file systems. These drives add value to your business by enabling your employees to quickly share their files and back-up folders reliably in your NAS solution.

Larger NAS Bay Shock Protection

WD Red Pro drives are equipped with a multi-axis shock sensor that automatically detects subtle shock events and dynamic fly height technology which adjusts each read-write function to compensate and protect the data. This combination of technology further protects the drives in larger 1 to 24 bay NAS environments and helps increase hard drive reliability.

24/7 Environment

Since your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is essential. With an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, the WD Red Pro drive is engineered to tackle 24/7 environments.

Product description

Purpose built for multi-user NAS environments, IronWolf is perfect for teams needing to store more and work faster. Designed for up to 8 bays and featuring ultra-high capacity of 10TB and speeds of up to 210MB/s, these internal hard drives are specifically built for less wear and tear, little to no noise/vibration, no lags or down time, increased file-sharing performance, and lower power consumption. Easily monitor the health of hard drives using the integrated IronWolf Health Management system and enjoy long-term reliability with 1M hours MTBF and the included three-year limited warranty protection plan.

• IronWolf internal hard drives are the ideal solution for up to 8-bay multi-user NAS environments craving powerhouse performance
• Store more and work faster with a NAS-optimized hard drive providing ultra-high capacity 10TB and cache of up to 256MB
• Purpose built for NAS enclosures IronWolf delivers less wear and tear little to no noise/vibration no lags or down time increased file-sharing performance and much more
• Easily monitor the health of drives using the integrated IronWolf Health Management system and enjoy long-term reliability with 1M hours MTBF
• Three-year limited protection plan included

User questions & answers

Question:	Why is my 10tb drive saying it only has 8.73 tb of useable space? it should be roughly 9.3 tb
Answer:	Yes I have this issue as well. When running a raid it will set up to A safe cache to a largers size due to all the drives. How many drives are you using? Check out the Manufacturer website. This is how I found why I was getting this as well. I'm running 5 drives in a Z2 config.
Question:	What's the difference between st10000vn0008 and st10000vnz008/n
Answer:	don't know... looks like someone had ambiguous or conflicting information
Question:	Will it work for a MacBook Pro
Answer:	I am not sure. These drives (RED label)work for NAS devices for a specific need. They good for video; photos and music storage. They are a bit more expensive. I honestly do not know why you want them for a macbook. Since you have the cash, buy an SSD drive instead.
Question:	Why are the prices constantly changing
Answer:	Stock and Demand for Materials change the price.

Product description

The beloved WD Gold, reimagined. Ultrastar hard drives feature up to 10 times the workload rating of desktop drives and employ advanced technologies for enterprise-class reliability, power efficiency and performance. Designed from the ground up to be an ultra-robust storage device, these industry-leading enterprise class drives are a perfect solution for your business and are backed by a 5-year limited warranty.

• Designed with a workload rating up to 550TB per year, 10X desktop rating (Workload rate is defined as the amount of data transferred to or from the hard drive; Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred X (8760/ recorded power on hours); Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations
• Up to 2.5M hours MTBF with a 5 year limited warranty
• Five generations of HelioSeal technology (10TB and above)
• Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology for vibration protection

User questions & answers

Question:	Can i use this HDD for desktop
Answer:	The replacement cable worked fine for a My Book, Model#WD10000H1CS-00.
Question:	Can wd ultrastar be used in thinkstation. i heard hgst enterprise drive is incompatible for home desktop, and need to fix the 3.3v pin problem
Answer:	I don’t know either
Question:	Does the 14tb drive have the power disable feature
Answer:	Yes
Question:	Is the ultrstar 8tb drive warrantied by western digital and for how long
Answer:	I not sure about your unit, however the serial on my WD drive is WCAP2270676 and the cord works fine! My WD model is the WD32000037.

Product features

Enterprise-class Hard Drives

Ultrastar hard drives feature up to 10 times the workload rating* of desktop drives and employ advanced technologies for enterprise-class reliability, power efficiency and performance. Designed from the ground up to be an ultra-robust storage device, Ultrastar drives are the perfect solution for your business.

*as compared to 55TB/yr workload rating on desktop-class drives

High workload rating

Delivering dependable performance to any storage environment, Ultrastar hard drives are designed with a workload rating* up to 550TB per year, up to 10 times the rating for desktop drives. Ultrastar drives employ advanced technologies for enterprise-class reliability, power efficiency and performance.

*as compared to 55TB/yr workload rating on desktop-class drives

Enterprise-class storage to rely on

With up to 2.5 million hours MTBF, Ultrastar hard drives deliver reliability and durability, are built for yearly operation (24x7x365) within the most demanding storage environments, and are backed with a 5 year limited warranty.

HelioSeal Technology

Featured in over 30 million Western Digital hard drives shipped, HelioSeal technology (on 10TB drives and above) allows for higher capacities and less turbulence on large storage arrays. And now on its 5th generation design, HelioSeal technology is field-tested and proven to delivery high capacity, reliability, and power efficiency you can trust.

Vibration Protection

Enhanced Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology uses sophisticated electronics to monitor the drive and correct linear and rotational vibrations in real time for improved performance versus traditional desktop drive in high vibration environments.

Dual-stage Actuator Technology

Ultrastar drives feature a dual-stage actuator head positioning system for a high degree of accuracy. The primary stage provides course displacement while the secondary stage uses piezoelectric motion to fine tune the head positioning to a higher degree of precision.

Dynamic fly height technology

Each read-write head’s fly height is adjusted in real time to ensure consistent performance for reduced errors and optimized reliability.