WESTERN DIGITAL harddisk - WD Red Pro WD2002FFSX - 2TB - SATA 6Gb/s - 3.5in - 7200rpm - 64MB buffer

The Western Digital Red Pro 2TB 3.5" SATA 3.0 (WD2002FFSX) is a NAS-class hard drive designed for medium to large NAS systems. With a 7200 RPM spindle speed, 64 MB cache and 2 TB capacity, it is aimed at business environments that require reliable storage for up to 16-bay arrays and enhanced compatibility with RAID configurations.

Advantages

WD Red Pro drives are engineered for increased business workloads and carry a 5-year limited warranty. NASware 3.0 improves integration, data protection and performance in larger NAS systems, while the drive’s design balances throughput and reliability for RAID environments. The 7200 RPM speed and 64 MB cache provide faster data access compared with typical desktop drives.

Suitable for

• Medium to large NAS systems (up to 16 bays)
• Small and medium-sized business file sharing and backups
• RAID configurations requiring NAS-optimized drives
• Networked storage for multi-user environments

Key specifications

• Capacity: 2,000 GB
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Interface: SATA 3.0
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 64 MB
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• Weight: 0.72 kg
• Manufacturer model (MPN): WD2002FFSX
• EAN: 718037835570

How to use

Install the WD Red Pro HDD into a compatible 3.5" drive bay of your NAS enclosure and connect via the SATA 3.0 interface according to the NAS manufacturer’s installation instructions. Configure the drive as part of your NAS volume or RAID array using the NAS administration interface. Allow the drive to complete any initialization or rebuild processes before placing it into production to ensure data integrity.

Recommendations

Use WD Red Pro drives in NAS enclosures that support 3.5" SATA drives and up to 16-bay configurations. For RAID arrays, follow the NAS vendor’s recommended RAID levels and replacement procedures. Maintain regular backups and operate the NAS in a temperature-controlled environment to maximize drive reliability and service life.