--- product_id: 297695109 title: "WD Red Pro 16TB NAS 3.5\" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR Recording Technology, 512MB Cache" brand: "wd" price: "5455.35 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Wd" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/297695109-wd-red-pro-16tb-nas-3-5-internal-hard-drive store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 7200 RPM high-speed rotation 16TB massive capacity 512MB cache & CMR tech WD Red Pro 16TB NAS 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR Recording Technology, 512MB Cache **Brand:** wd **Price:** 5455.35 DT **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Elevate your NAS game with unstoppable storage power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WD Red Pro 16TB NAS 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR Recording Technology, 512MB Cache by wd - **How much does it cost?** 5455.35 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/297695109-wd-red-pro-16tb-nas-3-5-internal-hard-drive) ## Best For - wd enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted wd brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **24/7 NAS-Ready Durability:** Built for nonstop operation with 1 million hours MTBF and multi-axis shock protection. - β€’ **7200 RPM Performance Boost:** Experience rapid data access and seamless multi-user NAS operations. - β€’ **512MB Cache & CMR Recording:** Optimized for reliability and consistent RAID rebuilds under heavy workloads. - β€’ **Enterprise-grade 16TB Storage:** Store and share massive data effortlessly with industry-leading capacity. - β€’ **Vibration & Heat Control Tech:** 3D Active Balance Plus and low power consumption keep your NAS cool and quiet. ## Overview The WD Red Pro 16TB NAS Internal Hard Drive is engineered for medium to large-scale NAS systems, delivering enterprise-class 7200 RPM speed, 512MB cache, and CMR technology. Designed for 24/7 multi-user environments, it offers robust shock protection, vibration control, and a 1 million hour MTBF to ensure reliable, high-intensity workload performance and seamless RAID compatibility. ## Description From the manufacturer ARCHIVE AND SHARE Designed specifically for medium or large scale business customers, WD Red Pro drives are available up to 20TB and built for up to 24-bay NAS systems. For the Demands of Big Business Engineered to handle high-intensity workloads in 24/7 environments, WD Red Pro is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on extended operating systems such as ZFS or other file systems. These drives add value to your business by enabling your employees to quickly share their files and back-up folders reliably in your NAS solution. Larger NAS Bay Shock Protection WD Red Pro drives are equipped with a multi-axis shock sensor that automatically detects subtle shock events and dynamic fly height technology which adjusts each read-write function to compensate and protect the data. This combination of technology further protects the drives in larger 1 to 24 bay NAS environments and helps increase hard drive reliability. 24/7 Environment Since your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is essential. With an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, the WD Red Pro drive is engineered to tackle 24/7 environments. 3D Active Balance Plus Cooler operations and enhanced reliability Helps ensure your data is protected from excessive vibration and noise in a NAS or RAID environment. This dual-plane balance control reduces the degradation of your drive over time. By reducing power consumption, the operating temperature of your NAS stays cool. With a lower temperature in your system, you can create a more reliable solution for your NAS. The Power of Red comes to SSD Step up to enterprise-class performance Boost your NAS system’s performance and responsiveness with the WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD. Unlike standard SSDs, WD Red NAS SATA SSDs are purpose built for endurance and efficient caching. Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class storage systems and data centers, the WD Gold Enterprise Class HDD delivers the world-class performance you expect from Western Digital hard drives. Review: Good drives - Very well packed. Nice drives. Review: Good quality - Pricey but good quality. ## Features - Available in capacities ranging from 2 to 22TB(1) | (1) 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment. - For RAID-optimized NAS systems with unlimited number of bays - Rated for 550TB/yr workload rate(2) | (2) Annualized Workload Rate = TB transferred x (8760 / recorded power-on hours). The maximum rated workload is specified for operating at typical temperature of 40C. Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations. - Designed to handle the demands of high-intensity 24x7 multi-user NAS environments - Western Digital partners with a wide range of NAS system vendors for extensive testing to ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B08K3VVKSW | | Best Sellers Rank | 6,465 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 18 in Internal Hard Drives | | Box Contents | Contents: 1 item | | Brand | WD | | Brand Name | WD | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 512 | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Connectivity technology | SATA | | Customer Package Type | Retail/Shipping Packaging Protected | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 1,936 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 16 TB | | Digital storage capacity | 16 TB | | Enclosure Material | Aluminium | | Form Factor | 3.5-inch | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00718037877662 | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM | | Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard disk interface | Serial ATA | | Hard-Drive Size | 16 TB | | Hardware Connectivity | SATA 1.5 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | PC | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Type Name | Western Digital WD Redβ„’ Pro 16TB Internal Hard Drive 8.9 cm (3.5 Inch) SATA 6 Gb/s WD161KFGX Bulk | | Item Weight | 690 Grams | | Manufacturer | Western Digital | | Manufacturer Part Number | WD161KFGX | | Media Speed | 200-250 MB/s | | Model Name | WD161KFGX | | Model Number | WD161KFGX-SPAFPN0 | | Network Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Features | Portable | | Product Warranty | 1 year | | Read Speed | 259 Megabytes Per Second | | Special feature | Portable | | Specific Uses For Product | Business, Multimedia, Personal | | UPC | 718037877662 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** WD - **Colour:** Black - **Compatible devices:** Desktop, Laptop - **Connectivity technology:** SATA - **Digital storage capacity:** 16 TB - **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard disk interface:** Serial ATA - **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Special feature:** Portable ## Images ![WD Red Pro 16TB NAS 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR Recording Technology, 512MB Cache - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RO8bqBARL.jpg) ![WD Red Pro 16TB NAS 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR Recording Technology, 512MB Cache - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71SFYIrHhnL.jpg) ![WD Red Pro 16TB NAS 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR Recording Technology, 512MB Cache - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617lBvONK3L.jpg) ![WD Red Pro 16TB NAS 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR Recording Technology, 512MB Cache - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51QsmrVzAmL.jpg) ![WD Red Pro 16TB NAS 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR Recording Technology, 512MB Cache - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ylt8oVrTL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: 4 of these drives good for 32tb 24/7 dlna nas server? Don’t want to beat a dead horse here... Really it’s just to stream my 10Bit 4K movies using DLNA** A: It all depends on what size and what RAID configuration you are asking about. Most people would be using RAID 5 or something like Synology's SHR (similar to RAID 5 but doesn't require equal size hard drives) for this purpose. If you are thinking that 4x8TB will give you 32TB of storage that is not correct in RAID 5 because of the overhead used for data protection. It works like this for RAID 5, 4x8TB = 24TB storage, 4x10TB = 30TB storage, 4x12 = 36TB storage. So first determine which RAID configuration works best for you and then find a RAID calculator available online to choose your RAID configuration and hard drive size. If you just want speed, with no parity checking then you could go with 4x8TB or 2x16 TB (whichever is cheaper) in RAID 0 for 32TB of storage but file corruption could be an issue and there is a possibility that you can only do 2 hard drives in RAID depending on your hardware. Having said all that, these drives will certainly stream 4k 10-bit HDR movies over DLNA. Streaming 4k is just as much up to the software and hardware of your computer than it is the hard drives. A nicely configured Windows machine, for example, may stream them fine however a less powerful NAS device may not. There are a lot of moving parts but these drives will not be an issue. There are also issues with playing the 265 codecs in Windows 10 Media Player but the same files that will not play in Media Player, will stream via DLNA to my LG TV just fine and play in full 2160p HDR with no problem. These same files will show up fine in my 9 year old NAS but will not stream via DLNA on it but photos stream fine. So it all depends on your exact configuration. But the drives are fine. If it all gets too hard then just get a fast (say 400 MB per second) USB stick and copy 10 movies at a time on to it and plug it into your TV. The Samsung BAR Plus 256 GB works well for this in my experience. You can also look into getting streaming server software on your computer and a client connected to your TV. **Q: What is the difference between this and the WD Black drive?** A: The Red is engineered for 24/7 usage. The Black is not. **Q: Is the red wd drives better for cctv/nvr in raid setup than the purple drives? i hear purple drives are not lasting long. both red and purple are 24/7** A: I use my purple drives with 9 cameras 24 x 7 and have over three years without a single failure. pretty good if you ask me. **Q: Can I use this as an external storage for my desktop?** A: I have four of the earlier 3tB versions of this drive in external USB3 enclosures and use them in rotation for critical full system backups. They have served very well in that capacity. I also have one of the 3tB drives in my main daily-driver computer now and it does that quite well although it isn't as fast as some but since it is used mostly for secondary data store it doesn't matter so much. The reason that I have so many of the older 3tB drives is that I upgraded all of the drives in my Drobo NAS to 6tB drives a while back. Those drives as well as five of the 8tB units in another NAS have worked perfectly so I can highly recommend them (for the proper use, of course). ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good drives *by I***S on 5 March 2026* Very well packed. Nice drives. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality *by B***O on 3 January 2026* Pricey but good quality. ### ⭐ Noisy drives *by L***E on 14 January 2026* Fortunately these arrived in a working state, unlike some others. But after months and months of trying to get these to stop making noise every 3-4 secs in a Asustor NAS, it turns out its own self protection is keeping the drive active even when the drive has zero data on it. FYI yes Asustor NAS have issues with SSD caching and Roon App issues which accesses all drives, I have never used or activated either. Wasted +Β£600 on noisy drives. ## Frequently Bought Together - Western Digital 16TB WD Red Pro NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 512 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD161KFGX - Synology 5-bay DiskStation DS1522+ (Diskless),Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/297695109-wd-red-pro-16tb-nas-3-5-internal-hard-drive](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/297695109-wd-red-pro-16tb-nas-3-5-internal-hard-drive) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*