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Available:Features:- Quality and reliability with up to 2.5M hours MTBF(3) to help you store your data with confidence. | (3) MTBF and AFR: Projected values for model number WD221KRYZ and WD202KRYZ. Final MTBF and AFR specifications will be based on a sample population and are estimated by statistical measurements and acceleration algorithms under typical operating conditions, workload 220TB/year and device temperature 40°C. Derating of MTBF and AFR will occur above these parameters, up to 550TB writes per year and 60°C device temp. MTBF and AFR ratings do not predict an individual drive's reliability and do not constitute a warranty.
- Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class storage systems and data centers.
- Improve performance with our vibration protection technology.
- HelioSeal technology delivers high capacities with a low power draw (12TB & up)
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Red Pro = 5yr warranty, 1million hrs MTBF, 300tb/yr workload, 7200rpm, a bit louder than Red Plus (36 dBa seek vs 29dBa seek @14tb), slightly less power at seek than Red Plus (see below), the 20/22tb drives have some extra features (OptiNAND 20/22 (no Armorcache))
Red Plus = 3yr warranty, 1million hrs MTBF, 180tb/yr workload, 7200prm (8tb WD80EFBX & up) but likely this is an "up to", slightly less noise at same drive sizes than Gold or Red Pro (see above), slightly more power at seek than Red Pro (6.2w vs 6.5w, same idle/sleep @14tb), only goes up to 14tb capacity
I just picked up 6 of the Gold 16tb with this sale (& paypal 12% CB). The 16tb still shows as available btw.
I wanted the 5yr warranty (+2 extra yrs with citi credit card), potentially better support/returns, and the longer MTBF rating/etc. The price was close enough. I would have considered the Red Pro if they had been $15/tb or less at the same time and the Gold hadn't been on sale, but admit the (potentially inconsequential) perks of going Gold seemed nice. I imagine I would have been fine with the Red Plus honestly....but didn't seem to be much benefit in terms of recent sales prices to give up for the 2yr less warranty for questionable acoustic/power benefits.
Ultimately, I probably could have been fine going refurbished Seagate/MDD for much less, but oh well. Didn't want to mess with trying to stress them to see if any failures and then mess with trying to return/exchange.
Also, beware buying OEM drives, drives from tiny 3rd parties, and the potential extra hassle with returns.
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In past I had to return gold due to being ridiculously loud, although had it installed in my pc. Red was much quieter, but think it was 5400 rpm.
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In past I had to return gold due to being ridiculously loud, although had it installed in my pc. Red was much quieter, but think it was 5400 rpm.
Red Pro = 5yr warranty, 1million hrs MTBF, 300tb/yr workload, 7200rpm, a bit louder than Red Plus (36 dBa seek vs 29dBa seek @14tb), slightly less power at seek than Red Plus (see below), the 20/22tb drives have some extra features (OptiNAND 20/22 (no Armorcache))
Red Plus = 3yr warranty, 1million hrs MTBF, 180tb/yr workload, 7200prm (8tb WD80EFBX & up) but likely this is an "up to", slightly less noise at same drive sizes than Gold or Red Pro (see above), slightly more power at seek than Red Pro (6.2w vs 6.5w, same idle/sleep @14tb), only goes up to 14tb capacity
I just picked up 6 of the Gold 16tb with this sale (& paypal 12% CB). The 16tb still shows as available btw.
I wanted the 5yr warranty (+2 extra yrs with citi credit card), potentially better support/returns, and the longer MTBF rating/etc. The price was close enough. I would have considered the Red Pro if they had been $15/tb or less at the same time and the Gold hadn't been on sale, but admit the (potentially inconsequential) perks of going Gold seemed nice. I imagine I would have been fine with the Red Plus honestly....but didn't seem to be much benefit in terms of recent sales prices to give up for the 2yr less warranty for questionable acoustic/power benefits.
Ultimately, I probably could have been fine going refurbished Seagate/MDD for much less, but oh well. Didn't want to mess with trying to stress them to see if any failures and then mess with trying to return/exchange.
Also, beware buying OEM drives, drives from tiny 3rd parties, and the potential extra hassle with returns.
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Red Pro = 5yr warranty, 1million hrs MTBF, 300tb/yr workload, 7200rpm, a bit louder than Red Plus (36 dBa seek vs 29dBa seek @14tb), slightly less power at seek than Red Plus (see below), the 20/22tb drives have some extra features (OptiNAND 20/22 (no Armorcache))
Red Plus = 3yr warranty, 1million hrs MTBF, 180tb/yr workload, 7200prm (8tb WD80EFBX & up) but likely this is an "up to", slightly less noise at same drive sizes than Gold or Red Pro (see above), slightly more power at seek than Red Pro (6.2w vs 6.5w, same idle/sleep @14tb), only goes up to 14tb capacity
I just picked up 6 of the Gold 16tb with this sale (& paypal 12% CB). The 16tb still shows as available btw.
I wanted the 5yr warranty (+2 extra yrs with citi credit card), potentially better support/returns, and the longer MTBF rating/etc. The price was close enough. I would have considered the Red Pro if they had been $15/tb or less at the same time and the Gold hadn't been on sale, but admit the (potentially inconsequential) perks of going Gold seemed nice. I imagine I would have been fine with the Red Plus honestly....but didn't seem to be much benefit in terms of recent sales prices to give up for the 2yr less warranty for questionable acoustic/power benefits.
Ultimately, I probably could have been fine going refurbished Seagate/MDD for much less, but oh well. Didn't want to mess with trying to stress them to see if any failures and then mess with trying to return/exchange.
Also, beware buying OEM drives, drives from tiny 3rd parties, and the potential extra hassle with returns.
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