WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 16TB
Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: WD161KFGX | Part #: WD161KFGX | MPN: WD161KFGX
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About the WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 16TB
The WD Red Pro NAS HDD 16TB (WD161KFGX) consumes just 7.4W during read/write operations and 0.4W in standby mode—a critical advantage when deploying dozens of drives in dense JBOD enclosures where power density directly impacts infrastructure costs. This 3.5-inch SATA drive pairs exceptional capacity with enterprise-grade reliability, delivering 300TB annualized workload tolerance and 1 million-hour MTBF across NAS systems supporting up to 24 bays. Operating at 7200 RPM with 512MB cache, the WD Red Pro balances performance consistency with thermal efficiency, backed by NASware 3.0 firmware and integrated rotational vibration sensors that minimize drive-to-drive interference in multi-bay arrays.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams standardize on WD Red Pro drives for mission-critical NAS deployments where uptime and redundancy matter more than raw speed. The 16TB capacity addresses modern workloads—virtualization, backup repositories, media workflows, and surveillance systems—while the robust 0–60°C operating envelope suits most data center and edge environments across the UAE and GCC region. With 0.5G operating vibration tolerance, this drive survives the mechanical realities of shared chassis environments where multiple spindles operate in close proximity.
Organizations scaling enterprise NAS infrastructure in the Middle East trust Omnixon Global for genuine Western Digital stock, technical validation, and seamless procurement workflows. Whether you're architecting a new SAN refresh, expanding cold-storage capacity, or replacing aging HDD inventory, our team ensures you secure WD161KFGX units with full warranty support and regional logistics. Request a quote today through Omnixon Global to lock in competitive allocation for your next NAS deployment.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | WD161KFGX |
| Part Number | WD161KFGX |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | Read: 267 MB/s, Write: 267 MB/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WD161KFGX |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache Buffer | 512MB |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Annualized Workload Rate | 300TB/year |
| MTBF | 1,000,000 hours |
| Supported NAS Bay Count | Up to 24 bays |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 7.4W |
| Power Consumption (Standby) | 0.4W |
| Rotational Vibration Sensors | Yes (integrated RV sensors) |
| Firmware | NASware 3.0 |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 147mm × 101.6mm × 26.1mm |
| Weight | 730g |
| Operating Vibration | 0.5G (10–500Hz) |
| Non-Operating Shock | 250G, 2ms |
| Continuous Operation | 24×7 |
Frequently Asked Questions about WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 16TB
What does the WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 16TB do?
At 16TB, the WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 16TB suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 16TB?
Key specifications for the WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 16TB: capacity 16TB; form factor 3.5 inch; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; drive media type HDD; storage form factor 3.5 inch; storage capacity 16TB; storage interface SATA 6Gb/s. Manufacturer part number WD161KFGX. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 16TB compatible with my infrastructure?
The WD Red Pro NAS HDD - 16TB uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.