Optimized Western Digital 8TB WD Red Plus NAS Internal Hard Drive

Designed to handle the demands of small to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, the WD Red Plus hard drives are the ideal solution for archiving, sharing, and RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems. These drives are built and tested for up to 8-bay NAS systems, providing users with the flexibility, versatility, and confidence they need to securely store and share their precious home and work files.

The WD Red Plus drives are available in a wide range of capacities, from 1TB to 14TB, allowing users to choose the storage solution that best fits their needs. As used for storage capacity, 1GB is equal to 1 billion bytes, and 1TB is equal to 1 trillion bytes. However, the actual user capacity may be less depending on the operating environment.

These drives are designed for specific business uses, with support for up to 180 TB/yr workload rate. The workload rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive, and it is annualized (TB transferred ✕ (8760 / recorded power-on hours)). The workload rate will vary depending on the user's hardware and software components and configurations.

To ensure compatibility with a wide range of NAS systems, the WD Red Plus drives feature NASware firmware. This firmware is optimized for use in small or medium business NAS systems operating in a 24x7 environment.

For added peace of mind, the WD Red Plus drives come with a 3-year limited warranty. The specific warranty details may vary depending on the user's region, and they can be found on the official Western Digital website.

In summary, the WD Red Plus hard drives are designed to provide reliable and efficient storage solutions for small to medium-sized business NAS environments. With their high-capacity options, support for increased workloads, and compatibility-focused firmware, these drives offer the flexibility, versatility, and confidence needed to securely store and share critical home and work files.

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