Name: WD221KFGX Western Digital Red Pro 22TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache 3.5-Inch NAS Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WD221KFGX
Price: 900.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
WD Red Pro NAS 22TB Hard Drive – Designed for high-performance NAS environments, the WD Red Pro 22TB delivers reliable, high-capacity storage with fast access speeds. Engineered with 7200 RPM spin speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface, it provides consistent and efficient performance for multi-user and high-demand applications. Built with advanced technologies for enhanced durability, this drive is ideal for businesses and professionals seeking large-scale, efficient, and secure storage solutions in their NAS systems.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WD221KFGX

Technical Information
Capacity	22TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	512MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	CE

Product Description
WD Red Pro NAS 22TB Hard Drive – Unmatched Performance and Capacity for Your NAS The WD Red Pro 22TB Hard Drive is a premium solution engineered specifically for high-performance NAS systems. With a massive 22TB of storage, this drive is designed to handle the rigorous demands of growing businesses and high-capacity environments. Offering 7200 RPM speed and a 512MB cache, it delivers fast read and write speeds for smooth, uninterrupted operations even in multi-user scenarios. Key Features and Specifications: : Massive 22TB Storage Capacity: Perfect for businesses with large-scale data storage needs, the WD Red Pro 22TB offers ample space for multiple users and high-demand applications in your NAS system. 7200 RPM Performance: The 7200 RPM speed provides faster data retrieval and improved response times compared to standard NAS drives, ensuring smooth data handling and quick access. 512MB Cache: The integrated 512MB cache enhances read/write performance by optimizing data flow and reducing latency, enabling efficient and responsive operations. SATA 6Gb/s Interface: Featuring a high-speed SATA 6Gb/s interface, the WD Red Pro ensures enhanced data transfer rates, making it suitable for both home office setups and enterprise environments. Built for NAS Reliability: Designed for 24/7 operation, the WD Red Pro is engineered to handle the heavy workloads and continuous operation of NAS systems, making it the ideal choice for business-critical applications. Advanced NASware 3.0 Technology: WD's exclusive NASware 3.0 firmware ensures compatibility, reliability, and data integrity, optimizing the drive for NAS performance and efficiency. Durability and Security: Built to withstand the constant operation of multi-bay NAS systems, the WD Red Pro is tested for long-lasting durability, helping to protect your important data from risks like vibration and overheating. With WD Red Pro, you get exceptional capacity, fast performance, and reliable 24/7 operation, making it the perfect solution for businesses and professionals who require robust, scalable, and secure storage for their NAS environments.

Use Cases
The WD221KFGX Western Digital Red Pro 22TB hard drive is optimized for use in mid to large-scale NAS environments where high-capacity, reliable storage is critical. It is particularly suited for professional settings such as enterprise IT, content creation studios, and data-intensive SMB networks requiring continuous operation and rapid access to large data sets. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise NAS arrays to support virtualization workloads requiring consistent high I/O throughput and large storage pools. Used by media production teams in video editing and rendering workflows that demand fast data access and high capacity storage. Integrated into SMB storage clusters to enable secure, scalable file sharing and backup across multiple remote office locations. Installed in data centers managing archival and cold storage where 24/7 reliability and durability under heavy workloads are essential. Utilized in edge computing infrastructures to provide robust local storage for analytics, reducing latency and network dependency. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering scalable storage capacity with sustained performance under multi-user environments. Its robust design supports the demands of continuous, high-intensity workloads, enabling organizations to maintain data availability and streamline storage management in complex NAS deployments.