{"title":"Western Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eWD Red NAS drives, WD Purple surveillance drives and WD Blue laptop drives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wd-red-plus-12tb-3-5-nas-hard-drive","title":"WD Red Plus 12TB 3.5\" NAS Hard Drive","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 12TB CMR NAS drive with a 512MB cache, rated for 24x7 use in NAS units of up to 8 bays.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12TB, 3.5\" SATA 6Gb\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCMR recording, helium-sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7200 RPM class, 512MB cache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 260MB\/s transfer rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180TB\/year workload, 3 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor home and small-business NAS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWD Red Plus is Western Digital's NAS line for small offices and home servers, and every capacity uses CMR (conventional magnetic recording), which avoids the slow RAID rebuilds that SMR drives can suffer. NASware firmware tunes the drive for always-on NAS duty, while dual-plane balance control and rotational vibration sensors help in multi-drive enclosures. At 12TB with a 512MB cache and up to 260MB\/s, it suits Synology, QNAP and similar systems for file shares, Plex libraries and backups, and it is rated for 180TB of data per year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRed Plus or Red Pro?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Plus is specified for NAS systems of up to 8 bays, with a 1 million hour MTBF and a 3 year warranty. For larger arrays, heavier workloads or business systems, WD Red Pro raises the workload rating, supports unlimited bays and carries 5 years of cover. Note the drive spins at 7200 RPM but may report a 5400 RPM class on some systems. Expect more noise than a 5400 RPM drive, rated at 34 dBA idle and 39 dBA seek, so keep the NAS away from a bedroom. Mounting screws and cables are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCMR recording across the range for consistent RAID performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNASware technology for NAS compatibility and 24x7 operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for NAS systems with up to 8 bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-plane balance control and rotational vibration sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180TB\/year workload rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: WD Red Plus 12TB (WD120EFGX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 12TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm factor: 3.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterface: SATA 6Gb\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording technology: CMR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive technology: Helium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle speed: 7200 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCache: 512MB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer rate: Up to 260MB\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkload rate: 180TB\/year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMTBF: 1,000,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad\/unload cycles: 600,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower: 8.8W read\/write, 6.1W idle, 0.3W standby\/sleep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustics: 34 dBA idle, 39 dBA seek\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: 0°C to 65°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShock: 70G operating, 250G non-operating (2ms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 147 x 101.6 x 26.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.75kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x WD Red Plus 12TB 3.5\" hard drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Western Digital?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Digital has made hard drives for decades, and its WD Red family is one of the most widely used NAS ranges, tested for compatibility with a wide range of NAS enclosures. 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It is rated for a 550TB\/year workload, about three times the Red Plus, and is designed for tower and rack-mount systems with any number of bays. NASware firmware, Time-Limited Error Recovery (TLER) and Rotational Vibration Safeguards keep a RAID array running smoothly under heavy multi-user load, while OptiNAND and ArmorCache add flash-assisted metadata handling and write-cache protection. At 16TB with a 512MB cache and 259MB\/s, it suits virtualisation, video editing shares and large backup targets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to weigh up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a 7200 RPM enterprise-class mechanism, so it is louder and warmer than a 5400 RPM drive. Plan for good NAS cooling and keep the unit out of living spaces. For a 2- to 4-bay home NAS with light use, WD Red Plus costs less per terabyte and is quieter. In return, Red Pro gives you a 2.5 million hour MTBF rating and a 5 year warranty instead of 3. Screws and cables are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e550TB\/year workload rate for 24x7 multi-user NAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports RAID-optimised NAS with an unlimited number of bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNASware firmware with Time-Limited Error Recovery (TLER)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotational Vibration Safeguards for multi-drive enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptiNAND and ArmorCache technologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: WD Red Pro 16TB (WD161KFGX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 16TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm factor: 3.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterface: SATA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording technology: CMR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle speed: 7200 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCache: 512MB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer rate: Up to 259MB\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkload rate: 550TB\/year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMTBF: Up to 2.5 million hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBays supported: Unlimited (RAID-optimised NAS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: 0°C to 65°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 147 x 101.6 x 26.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 690g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 5 Year limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x WD Red Pro 16TB 3.5\" hard drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Western Digital?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Digital's WD Red range is one of the most widely deployed NAS drive families, and Red Pro is its top tier for business arrays. 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WD Purple is built for that pattern. WD AllFrame firmware is optimised for write-intensive, low bit-rate, high stream-count workloads to help reduce dropped frames, and the drive supports up to 64 HD cameras and systems with up to 16 bays. It uses CMR recording and is rated for a 180TB\/year workload. At 6TB it suits a home or small-business CCTV recorder keeping several weeks of footage, depending on camera count and resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNot a desktop drive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWD Purple's firmware favours steady recording over quick random access, so it is a poor choice as a PC games or boot drive and isn't designed for NAS file serving either (use WD Red for that). At 5400 RPM it runs cooler and quieter than 7200 RPM drives, which suits recorders tucked into cabinets. Check your DVR or NVR's maximum supported drive size before buying. Screws and cables are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWD AllFrame technology for write-intensive, high stream-count recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 64 HD cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports systems with up to 16 drive bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCMR recording technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180TB\/year workload rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: WD Purple 6TB (WD64PURZ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacity: 6TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm factor: 3.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterface: SATA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecording technology: CMR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpindle speed: 5400 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCache: 256MB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer rate: Up to 175MB\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkload rate: 180TB\/year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCamera support: Up to 64 HD cameras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBays supported: Up to 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOperating temperature: 0°C to 65°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 5.79 x 4 x 1.03 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 570g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year limited\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x WD Purple 6TB 3.5\" hard drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Western Digital?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Digital's WD Purple line is purpose-built for surveillance and is widely used in DVR and NVR systems. This drive is backed by a 3 year limited warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Western Digital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67801344082114,"sku":"WD64PURZ","price":5291.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/wd-purple-surveillance-hard-drive-6tb.png?v=1791965688"},{"product_id":"wd-blue-2tb-2-5-sata-laptop-hard-drive","title":"WD Blue 2TB 2.5\" SATA Laptop Hard Drive","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e2TB of low-cost 2.5-inch storage in a slim 0.28-inch drive that fits most laptops and USB enclosures.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2TB, 2.5\" SATA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5400 RPM, SMR recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128MB cache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 150MB\/s transfer rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCheap bulk storage for notebooks and enclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WD Blue 2TB mobile drive is a 2.5\" SATA hard drive for adding capacity where an SSD would be too expensive per terabyte. It suits a laptop's second drive bay, a games console or PC that takes 2.5\" drives, or a USB enclosure for backups and media. At 5400 RPM with advanced power management and WD's noise-reducing technology, it runs quietly and sips power, and its 0.28\" height fits slim bays. Western Digital also lists it for external enclosures and certain industrial uses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKnow its limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drive uses SMR recording, which is fine for storing files and media but slows down during long, sustained writes, so it is not a good fit for NAS or RAID. As a boot drive it will feel slow next to any SSD. For an operating system, pair it with an SSD and use this for data. Mac users will need to reformat it. 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