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expiredN3RD_01 posted Nov 28, 2025 05:04 AM

18TB WD Red Pro 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS Hard Drive

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$289

$379

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B&H Photo Video has 18TB WD Red Pro 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS Hard Drive (WD181KFGX-SPCKWN0) on sale for $289. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • 3.5" Form Factor
  • SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
  • 512MB Cache
  • 7200 RPM
  • Data Transfer Speeds up to 272 MB/s
  • 600,000 Load/Unload Cycles
  • 2.5 Million Hours MTBF
  • Multi-Axis Shock Sensor
  • NASware Technology

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  • This price is slightly lower than our recent Frontpage Deal.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.

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B&H Photo Video has 18TB WD Red Pro 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS Hard Drive (WD181KFGX-SPCKWN0) on sale for $289. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member N3RD_01 for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • 3.5" Form Factor
  • SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface
  • 512MB Cache
  • 7200 RPM
  • Data Transfer Speeds up to 272 MB/s
  • 600,000 Load/Unload Cycles
  • 2.5 Million Hours MTBF
  • Multi-Axis Shock Sensor
  • NASware Technology

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • This price is slightly lower than our recent Frontpage Deal.
  • Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.

Original Post

Written by N3RD_01

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evila
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HonestCalculator878
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Not an unbelievable deal.

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Nov 28, 2025 07:40 AM
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evilaNov 28, 2025 07:40 AM
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Quote from HappyMice7391 :
Unbelievable deal! Gotta grab it!
Disagree
Nov 28, 2025 07:46 AM
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DontTaxBeerNov 28, 2025 07:46 AM
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Quote from evila :
Disagree
no BF deals. it's a ghost town on SD.
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Nov 28, 2025 10:13 AM
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goosedudeNov 28, 2025 10:13 AM
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Would this work well for a PLEX Server?
Nov 28, 2025 10:16 AM
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HonestCalculator878Nov 28, 2025 10:16 AM
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Quote from HappyMice7391 :
Unbelievable deal! Gotta grab it!
Not an unbelievable deal.
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Nov 28, 2025 01:11 PM
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dhizzyNov 28, 2025 01:11 PM
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Quote from goosedude :
Would this work well for a PLEX Server?
Yes, it would.
Nov 28, 2025 03:29 PM
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omg1337Nov 28, 2025 03:29 PM
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I purchased four of these about a year ago to use in a NAS. I've had to RMA two of them already.
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Nov 28, 2025 05:11 PM
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ben_r_Nov 28, 2025 05:11 PM
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Best deal I've seen on the 18TB WD Red Pros! In for some more!
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Nov 28, 2025 07:09 PM
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YuxiangGNov 28, 2025 07:09 PM
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Same price on Newegg but back ordered
Nov 28, 2025 10:39 PM
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ninerfan722Nov 28, 2025 10:39 PM
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Quote from HonestCalculator878 :
Not an unbelievable deal.
How is it? Not an unbelievable deal compared to the other WD Reds?
Nov 29, 2025 12:42 AM
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lazloNov 29, 2025 12:42 AM
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Quote from goosedude :
Would this work well for a PLEX Server?
It will work, but the Pros are loud. You want the Red Plus, which are much quieter, and meant for Plex servers.
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Nov 29, 2025 01:33 AM
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Nov 29, 2025 01:33 AM
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Looking for Red drives. Thanks OP.
Nov 29, 2025 02:41 AM
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dgstanNov 29, 2025 02:41 AM
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Quote from lazlo :
It will work, but the Pros are loud. You want the Red Plus, which are much quieter, and meant for Plex servers.
Doesn't it depend on whether the drive is helium-filled? Aren't those much quieter (and less power hungry)?
Nov 29, 2025 02:49 AM
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batotmanNov 29, 2025 02:49 AM
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Quote from lazlo :
It will work, but the Pros are loud. You want the Red Plus, which are much quieter, and meant for Plex servers.
Just want to add the Plus is 3 year warranty and only 5400rpm vs 5 year and 7200 rpm for the Pro. But def the better choice for a plex server.

I made the mistake of a gold on my new build. I hate how loud it is compared to even my Red Pro.

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Nov 29, 2025 04:28 AM
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andyhiNov 29, 2025 04:28 AM
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Quote from ninerfan722 :
How is it? Not an unbelievable deal compared to the other WD Reds?

My first Western Digital hard disk drive was a 200MB model and first Seagate was a 320MB drive.

I've purchased and installed hundreds of hard drives since for both personal and business purposes. This includes models from Western Digital, Seagate, Hitachi, Maxtor, and Samsung before HDD manufacturer consolidation occurred.

At this point I can safely say WD is gouging people with their drive pricing.

I've purchased four of these 18TB WD red pros for personal use between 2023 and 2024 for ~$300 each.

WD's costs to manufacture these 18TB drives have gone down significantly since they were introduced and the higher density models have come out... yet they keep prices high across their entire line up.

It's a shame all the HDD manufacturing consolidation has occurred and Seagate hasn't gotten their act together on drive reliability / dependability outside the enterprise market.

WD needs some competition rather than fatter profit margins.
Last edited by andyhi November 28, 2025 at 09:38 PM.
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