WD Red (NAS drives)

WD Red Plus / Pro are CMR hard drives built for 24/7 NAS use, with vibration tolerance and long warranties. Stick to Plus/Pro — the plain WD Red line used SMR, which is risky in a RAID array.

Best for: reliable, always-on NAS storage.

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