Western Digital WD Red Pro 22TB NAS Hard Drive
Western Digital WD Red Pro 22TB NAS Hard Drive
SKU:HAWD-RDP35-22TB
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Product Information
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Category | Hard Disk Drives - SATA |
| SKU | HAWD-RDP35-22TB |
| Availability | In Stock |
Overview
- The Western Digital WD Red Pro 22TB is purpose-built for demanding NAS environments where reliability and performance are critical. Unlike standard desktop drives, WD Red Pro includes NASware 3.0 technology, which optimises the drive for the always-on, multi-user environment of network-attached storage systems. With support for up to 24-bay NAS configurations, this drive is ideal for organisations scaling their storage infrastructure.
Designed for RAID and virtualisation workloads, the WD Red Pro delivers consistent 7200RPM performance with a 512MB cache, enabling faster data access across networked systems. The drive is engineered to operate continuously with noise and vibration protection, making it suitable for professional server rooms and data centre environments.
With a 5-year warranty and rated for 300TB of workload annually, the WD Red Pro 22TB provides the durability and capacity modern businesses need for secure, accessible storage. IT managers and system administrators can confidently deploy this drive in mission-critical storage infrastructure.
Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Model | WD Red Pro 22TB |
| Capacity | 22TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5 inch |
| Interface | SATA III |
| Spindle Speed | 7200RPM |
| Cache | 512MB |
| NAS Optimisation | NASware 3.0 technology |
| NAS Bay Compatibility | Up to 24-bay |
| Operating Mode | 24/7 continuous operation |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300TB |
| Data Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Warranty | 60 months (5 years) |
| Manufacturer SKU | WD221KFGX |
| Designed For | RAID, NAS, virtualisation environments |
Key Features
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FAQs
What is the difference between WD Red and WD Red Pro?
WD Red drives are optimised for NAS systems up to 8 bays, whilst WD Red Pro drives are designed for larger deployments supporting up to 24-bay NAS environments. Both feature NASware technology, but Red Pro offers higher capacity and is rated for more demanding workloads.
Can I use WD Red Pro in a desktop or standard server?
WD Red Pro is specifically engineered for NAS environments. Whilst it may function in other systems, it is optimised for the multi-user, always-on characteristics of NAS and RAID configurations, and using it outside these environments may not provide optimal performance or reliability.
Is WD Red Pro suitable for RAID arrays?
Yes. WD Red Pro is designed for RAID configurations and includes NASware 3.0 technology to optimise compatibility and performance in RAID environments.
What is NASware 3.0?
NASware 3.0 is Western Digital's technology that optimises hard drives specifically for NAS systems. It improves compatibility, reduces vibration, and enhances performance in multi-drive, always-on NAS and RAID environments.
How long is the warranty on the WD Red Pro 22TB?
The WD Red Pro 22TB includes a 5-year manufacturer warranty.
What does the 300TB workload rating mean?
The 300TB annual workload rating indicates the drive is rated to handle up to 300TB of data read/write operations per year whilst maintaining reliability. This is typical for 24/7 NAS environments.
Is this drive suitable for virtualisation environments?
Yes. WD Red Pro is designed to support virtualisation workloads and is compatible with NAS systems running virtual machine infrastructure.
