Optimized for NAS with NASware™
Western Digital's exclusive NASware™ technology fine-tunes drive parameters for NAS system workloads, helping to improve performance and reliability.

Designed for continuous operation
Because your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is crucial. WD Red Plus hard drives are designed for 24x7 systems and give users the confidence that they can reliably access their data.

Tested for reliable compatibility
Western Digital works with a wide range of NAS system vendors to conduct extensive testing to ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures.

Optimized for a lower TCO
WD Red Plus drives are designed to use less power (compared to previous models) and run cooler, reducing operating costs and limiting the amount of heat in sensitive NAS systems.

With enough power for high performance
While consuming less power, the drives have plenty of bandwidth to handle the mixed performance demands of multi-drive NAS systems.

Balanced for extra reliability
Hard drives that are not properly balanced can cause excessive vibration and noise in a multi-drive system. This can eventually lead to a shorter lifespan of the hard drive and a reduction in performance. Our enhanced dual-plane balance control technology improves the overall performance and reliability of the drive.

Extra security with world-class support and warranty
As a leading hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital stands behind its proprietary NAS storage solutions with a 3-year limited warranty and world-class support services for hassle-free data storage.

Desktop drives vs. WD Red® Plus
It's important to choose a drive that is specifically designed for RAID-optimized NAS systems to ensure optimal performance and the preservation of your valuable data. Consider the following things when choosing a hard drive for your NAS:
• Compatibility: Unlike desktop drives, WD Red Plus hard drives are specifically designed and tested for NAS and include NASware™ technology that fine-tunes drive parameters to match NAS system workloads for optimal performance.
• Reliability: Desktop drives are typically not designed to handle the demands of an always-on NAS environment. WD Red Plus hard drives are designed to perform under harsh conditions in high-intensity, multi-user 24x7 NAS environments.
• Ready for RAID: WD Red hard drives are designed with RAID error recovery to help reduce failures within multi-bay NAS systems, unlike most desktop drives that are configured for generic use.
• Noise and vibration protection: Desktop drives are designed to be used one at a time and usually provide little to no protection against the noise and vibration in a multi-drive system. WD Red hard drives include RV (Rotation Vibration) sensors that anticipate and proactively counteract disturbances caused by the vibrations commonly found in multi-bay NAS systems.