WD Red Plus 12TB 3.5" NAS Internal HDD

Not the first WD Red to die on me. But I think this may be the last. Barely used at all in my NAS setup with low hours (not always on). Just used to store sensitive data. Randomly died on me less than 18months in, and since I can't wipe it, I can't RMA it. I'm not giving over a drive with sensitive information on it, despite it being dead.

The competition's failure rate has dropped since I was last in the market, might be time to stop falling for the WD Red marketing hype, especially with the non-competitive pricing. At least this wasn't an SMR drive. Not the first WD Red to die on me. But I think this may be the last. Barely used at all in my NAS setup with low hours (not always on). Just used to store sensitive data. Randomly died on me less than 18months in, and since I can't wipe it, I can't RMA it. I'm not giving over a drive with sensitive information on it, despite it being dead.

The competition's failure rate has dropped since I was last in the market, might be time to stop falling for the WD Red marketing hype, especially with the non-competitive pricing. At least this wasn't an SMR drive.

I really like the speed and care of the delivery of this great product! 5 mins after arrival server back up and running:-) I really like the speed and care of the delivery of this great product! 5 mins after arrival server back up and running:-)

I always use Western Digital, and till now have always used Blue, but although the superior Red Plus is usually more expensive it was now a bit cheaper, so I swapped my main internal drive from Blue to Red Plus and moved the Blue into USB caddies to become backups. I always use Western Digital, and till now have always used Blue, but although the superior Red Plus is usually more expensive it was now a bit cheaper, so I swapped my main internal drive from Blue to Red Plus and moved the Blue into USB caddies to become backups.

Just dont think and trust.
PB tech is PB tech.
Best service and best product. Just dont think and trust.
PB tech is PB tech.
Best service and best product.

Not the fastest but fine for backup storage on NAS Not the fastest but fine for backup storage on NAS

Works well with Synology NAS. It's a bit noisy, but overall, my experience has been positive. Works well with Synology NAS. It's a bit noisy, but overall, my experience has been positive.

I have two of these units, and so far, they appear to be an excellent value for money in my ASUSTOR NAS. I have two of these units, and so far, they appear to be an excellent value for money in my ASUSTOR NAS.

Used this drive for refurbishing my Synology 213j NAS. Great price!
The NAS already had a 2TB Red Plus which has performed well over a number of years, so these are a reliable HDD's Used this drive for refurbishing my Synology 213j NAS. Great price!
The NAS already had a 2TB Red Plus which has performed well over a number of years, so these are a reliable HDD's

This is older technology, and not a quiet item, however it is good, robust and well proven so I'm happy. This is older technology, and not a quiet item, however it is good, robust and well proven so I'm happy.

Bought as a replacement for a Barracuda that lasted 3.5 years 27/7. Hoping for WD to last a little longer. Bought as a replacement for a Barracuda that lasted 3.5 years 27/7. Hoping for WD to last a little longer.

Quick write speeds, copied 3.5Tb and it didn't take as long as I thought it would. I will be buying another after I replenish my funds. Quick write speeds, copied 3.5Tb and it didn't take as long as I thought it would. I will be buying another after I replenish my funds.

Using the WD Red in my QNAP NAS, nice quiet and fast. Gradually moving onto WD Red's after my aging Seagates are starting to fail. Using the WD Red in my QNAP NAS, nice quiet and fast. Gradually moving onto WD Red's after my aging Seagates are starting to fail.