SeekerWD Red Plus 12TB HDD
The WD Red Plus is a cheaper, slower version of the Red Pro with a shorter warranty. It trades performance for quiet operation which yields relatively poor performance for its specifications, but it is still useful for NAS.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Available in capacities ranging from 1-14TB with support for up to 8 bays.Data Transfer Rate:6Gbps.Specific uses: Business
- 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)). Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.
- NASware firmware for compatibility
- Small or medium business NAS systems in a 24x7 environment, Compatibility: Unlike desktop drives, these drives are specifically tested for compatibility with NAS systems for optimum performance.
- 3-year limited warranty
PROS
+ 7200-RPM spindle speed
+ CMR technology
+ 256MB of cache
+ Quiet and relatively efficient
CONS
- Lackluster performance, given its specs
- Shorter, three-year warranty
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on July 17, 2023
The WD Red Plus is a cheaper, slower version of the Red Pro with a shorter warranty. It trades performance for quiet operation which yields relatively poor performance for its specifications, but it is still useful for NAS.
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