WD Red Pro 18TB NAS Internal Hard Drive – 7200 RPM, CMR, 512MB Cache (WD181KFGX)

The WD Red Pro 18TB NAS Internal Hard Drive (WD181KFGX) is a 3.5-inch mechanical drive designed for multi-bay NAS systems. It provides 18TB of storage capacity, CMR recording and a SATA III interface.

Running at 7200 RPM with 512MB of cache, the drive supports WD NASware technology, RAID compatibility and 24/7 continuous operation. Rotational vibration sensors help it operate in multi-bay NAS environments.

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WD Red Pro 18TB NAS Hard Drive Features

18TB Storage Capacity

The 18TB capacity provides storage for compatible NAS enclosures and storage servers.

7200 RPM and 512MB Cache

The drive has a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 512MB cache memory, with a maximum sustained transfer rate of up to 272 MB/s.

CMR Recording Technology

Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) is used for this NAS hard drive.

Designed for Multi-Bay NAS Systems

WD NASware technology, RAID compatibility and rotational vibration sensors support use in multi-bay NAS systems.

Rated for Continuous Operation

The drive is designed for 24/7 operation and has a stated workload rating of up to 300TB per year.

WD Red Pro 18TB NAS Hard Drive Specifications

• Brand: Western Digital (WD)
• Series: WD Red Pro
• Model Number: WD181KFGX
• Product Type: Internal NAS hard disk drive
• Color: Red label / silver metal housing
• Net Weight: 690 g / 0.69 kg (manufacturer-confirmed, ±10%)
• Gross / Packaged Weight: Not specified by manufacturer
• Storage Capacity: 18TB
• Form Factor: 3.5 inches
• Drive Type: Mechanical hard disk drive (HDD)
• Recording Technology: Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache Memory: 512MB
• Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate: 272 MB/s
• Drive Technology: Helium-filled
• NAS Optimization: WD NASware technology
• RAID Compatibility: Yes
• Vibration Protection: Rotational vibration (RV) sensors
• Operating Mode: 24/7 continuous operation
• NAS Bay Support: Designed for multi-bay NAS systems
• Workload Rating: Up to 300TB per year
• MTBF: 1 million hours
• Load / Unload Cycles: 600,000
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 65°C
• Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Power Consumption – Read/Write: 6.1W
• Power Consumption – Idle: 3.6W
• Power Consumption – Standby/Sleep: 0.9W
• Dimensions (L × W × H): 147 × 101.6 × 26.1 mm
• Package Contents: 1 × WD Red Pro 18TB internal hard drive

Applications of WD Red Pro 18TB NAS Internal Hard Drive

• Expanding storage capacity in compatible NAS enclosures
• Multi-bay NAS systems
• RAID-compatible NAS storage configurations
• Centralized file storage for home or business networks
• Network storage servers
• Large media and document libraries

Buy WD Red Pro 18TB NAS Internal Hard Drive in Kenya

Buy the WD Red Pro 18TB NAS Internal Hard Drive (WD181KFGX) from Rapidtech Networks Limited at the best price in Kenya. We supply genuine Western Digital drives designed for NAS systems, with 18TB capacity, CMR recording and a 7200 RPM spindle speed.

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