WD Network NAS Hard Drives – The right drive for home or small office NAS systems.
WD Network hard drives are designed and tested to meet the unique requirements of NAS systems with up to 5 bays. They are engineered to run cool and quiet while offering optimum compatibility for demanding 24x7 environments.
Optimal NAS compatibility.
Specifically engineered for NAS systems with up to 5 drive bays. They are designed and extensively tested for compatibility in the unique operating environment and demanding system requirements of home and small business NAS.
Energy efficient.
Innovative technology reduces power consumption and lowers the operating temperature, resulting in a more reliable and affordable solution for always on NAS environments.
Exclusive NASWare technology.
The secret is in the technology. Advanced firmware technology built into every WD Network hard drive, enables seamless integration, robust data protection and optimal performance for systems operating in NAS and RAID environments.
Enhanced reliability.
Your NAS system is always on. A highly reliable drive is essential. With a 35% MTBF improvement over standard desktop drives, the WD Network drives are designed and manufactured to be a more reliable and robust solution for your NAS system.
3D Active Balance Plus.
Our enhanced dual-plane balance control technology significantly improves the overall drive performance and reliability. Hard drives that are not properly balanced may cause excessive vibration and noise in a multi-drive system, reduce the hard drive life span, and degrade the performance over time.
WD quality.
Built to the highest standards of quality and reliability, these drives offer the features and capacity ideal for your everyday mobile computing needs.
The WD advantage.
We put our products through extensive Functional Integrity Testing (F.I.T.) prior to any product launch. On average, each new product goes through 600,000 hours of testing. WD also has a detailed Knowledge Base with more than 1,000 helpful articles. You can also call toll-free support 7 days per week in the U.S. and Canada. See the WD Support site for full details.
Recommended use.
WD Desktop hard drives are tested and recommended for use in 1 – 5 bay NAS systems, industrial applications and external enclosures.
Ideal for
- Up to 5-bay NAS systems
- Small and home office NAS
- 24x7 NAS systems
What's in the box
- 3.5" network hard drive
- Mounting screws
- Quick Install Guide
Minimum Requirements
- SATA host adapter card or SATA interface connector in motherboard
- Available 3.5" internal drive bay
- SATA cable sold separately
Compatibility
WD Network hard drives have been extensively tested for compatibility in 1-5 bay NAS systems in our FIT labs and AVL qualified with key NAS partners.
Features at a glance
- Optimal compatibility for NAS systems
- Tested for 24x7 reliability
- Specifically designed for use in up to 5-bay home/small office NAS system
Compatible with: Mac, PC 
