WESTERN DIGITAL Hard Drive - Wd Red Pro Wd260kfgx - 26TB - SATA 6gb/s - 3.5in - 512MB Buffer

The Western Digital Red Pro WD260KFGX is an enterprise-class internal hard drive with 26 TB capacity, 3.5" form factor and Serial ATA III interface. Designed for RAID-optimized NAS systems, this NAS HDD operates at 7200 RPM and includes a 512 MB buffer to support high-intensity, 24×7 multi-user commercial and enterprise storage environments.

Advantages

WD Red Pro drives provide high reliability and sustained performance for data-intensive workloads, with an endurance rating suitable for up to 550 TB/year and mean time between failures (MTBF) up to 2.5 million hours. The drive's 7200 RPM speed and 512 MB cache improve throughput for large file transfers, while compatibility with multi-bay NAS systems enables scalable storage for business use.

Suitable for

• Multi-bay RAID-optimized NAS systems in medium to large businesses
• Commercial and enterprise NAS environments with 24×7 operation
• Creative professionals and teams working with large media files
• Scalable storage setups requiring high-capacity internal HDDs

Key specifications

• Model: Western Digital Red Pro WD260KFGX
• Capacity: 26 TB (26000 GB)
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Interface: Serial ATA III, 6 Gbit/s
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Buffer: 512 MB
• Workload rate: rated for 550 TB/year
• MTBF: up to 2.5 million hours
• Weight: 670 g

How to use

Install the WD260KFGX into a compatible 3.5" drive bay of a RAID-optimized NAS or server following the NAS vendor's installation instructions. Configure the drive as part of a RAID array or as a single-volume storage device depending on redundancy and performance requirements. Ensure the NAS firmware and RAID controller support the drive capacity and characteristics before deploying in production.

Recommendations

Use WD Red Pro drives in NAS systems with proper cooling and vibration control. For critical data, implement RAID redundancy and maintain regular backups. Verify compatibility with your NAS enclosure for capacities up to 26 TB and update system firmware to the latest version for optimal reliability.