Western Digital 12TB WD Red Pro NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD (WD122KFBX)

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Key Features

• Available in capacities ranging from 2 to 24TB(1) | (1) 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
• For RAID-optimized NAS systems with unlimited number of bays
• Rated for 550TB/yr workload rate(2) | (2) Annualized Workload Rate = TB transferred x (8760 / recorded power-on hours). The maximum rated workload is specified for operating at typical temperature of 40C. Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.
• Designed to handle the demands of high-intensity 24x7 multi-user NAS environments
• Western Digital partners with a wide range of NAS system vendors for extensive testing to ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures

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Western Digital 12TB WD Red Pro NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 512 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD122KFBX is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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