Western Digital WD Red Plus 12TB (WD120EFGX)

High-performance hard drives designed for performance, reliability, and energy efficiency in small- and medium-sized NAS environments.WD Red Plus drives are designed to withstand the demands of home users and small- and medium-sized business NAS environments. WD Red Plus drives deliver the speed and capacity needed to store, protect, and share growing amounts of data in mid-sized NAS systems optimized for RAID operation with improved energy efficiency.Suitable for NAS systems with NASware technologyWestern Digital's exclusive NASware technology precisely adjusts drive parameters to NAS system workloads, helping to improve performance and reliability.Designed for 24/7 operationNAS systems run continuously, so a reliable hard drive is paramount. WD Red Plus hard drives are designed for systems running 24/7, giving users the confidence of reliable data access.Compatibility TestedWestern Digital partners with numerous NAS system vendors, conducting extensive testing to ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures.Optimized for Reduced Total Cost of OwnershipWD Red Plus drives are designed to consume less power (compared to previous models) and operate at a lower temperature, reducing operating costs and helping to reduce heat in thermally demanding NAS enclosures.Power Supply for Robust PerformanceDespite lower power consumption, the drives have high throughput to meet the mixed performance demands of multi-drive NAS systems.Balanced for Improved ReliabilityImproperly balanced hard drives can cause excessive vibration and noise in multi-drive systems. This results in degraded drive performance and a shorter lifespan. Enhanced dual-plane balance technology significantly improves balance and increases overall drive performance and reliability.Backed by World-Class Technical Support and WarrantyAs a leading hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital is confident in its NAS storage solutions and offers a 3-year limited warranty and world-class technical support for worry-free data storage.Comparing Traditional Desktop Drives and WD Red PlusIt's important to choose a drive specifically designed for NAS systems, optimized for RAID, to ensure optimal performance and preserve your valuable data. When choosing a hard drive for your NAS system, consider the following: Compatibility: Unlike desktop drives, WD Red Plus hard drives are specifically designed and tested for NAS systems and feature NASware technology, which precisely adjusts drive parameters to NAS workloads for optimal performance. Reliability: Desktop drives are typically not designed for the 24/7 operation that NAS systems are typically designed for. WD Red Plus hard drives are designed to withstand the harsh conditions found in high-intensity, 24/7, multi-user NAS environments. RAID Support: Unlike most desktop drives, which are configured for general use, WD Red hard drives feature RAID error recovery to help minimize failures in a multi-drive NAS system. Noise and Vibration Protection: Designed for standalone operation, desktop drives do not offer adequate protection against the vibration and noise experienced in multi-drive systems. WD Red hard drives are equipped with Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors that anticipate and actively address the increased vibrations often encountered in multi-drive NAS systems.