Is this drive CMR or SMR?

The WD Red Plus line uses conventional magnetic recording (CMR), not shingled recording. That keeps sustained writes and RAID rebuilds predictable.

It is a standard 3.5-inch SATA drive with a 1-inch height, so it fits most desktop NAS bays. Check your enclosure's drive list for the exact model.

How does it compare with the WD Red Pro?

Red Pro drives add higher workload ratings and longer warranties for larger arrays. Red Plus is the middle tier for small and mid-size NAS setups.

Can I use it in a desktop PC?

It will work, but it is tuned for NAS workloads and runs louder than desktop drives. A desktop-class drive is a better fit for a single-drive PC.

Two 10TB WD Red Plus 3.5-inch SATA hard drives. Mounting screws and cables are not included and usually come with the NAS enclosure.

Do I need RAID with these drives?

RAID is not required, but these drives are designed for RAID-optimized NAS systems. A single drive gives no redundancy if it fails.

Where can I buy the WD Red Plus 10TB 3.5" SATA III Internal NAS Hard Drive, 2-Pack?

2 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Walmart.

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WD Red Plus 10TB 3.5" SATA III Internal NAS Hard Drive, 2-Pack

Q: Where is the WD Red Plus 10TB 3.5" SATA III Internal NAS Hard Drive, 2-Pack cheapest?

At Walmart, for $919.98, as of our latest check.

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$919.98at WalmartChecked Nov 11

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What reviewers say

Owners of WD Red Plus drives generally report steady performance in Synology, QNAP and similar NAS boxes, with CMR recording a common reason for choosing them. Complaints center on noise and heat from the 7200 RPM platters and on occasional early failures.

What people mention

Recording typePraisedOwners value that these are CMR drives, avoiding the slow rebuilds SMR drives can cause in RAID.
NoiseCriticisedThe 7200 RPM mechanics produce audible clicking and hum, noticeable in a quiet room or small enclosure.
HeatMixedDrives run warmer than low-RPM NAS models, which matters in tightly packed or poorly ventilated NAS boxes.
ReliabilityMixedMost owners report years of service in RAID arrays, but some report drives failing within the first year.
NAS compatibilityPraisedBuyers report the drives drop into Synology, QNAP and other enclosures without firmware issues.

About the WD Red Plus 10TB 3.5" SATA III Internal NAS Hard Drive, 2-Pack

This is a 2-pack of WD Red Plus 10TB 3.5" internal hard drives, made for small to medium-sized NAS systems. They connect over SATA III (6Gb/s) and are built for mid-sized, RAID-optimized NAS setups.

The drives are designed for 24x7 operation. They use less power and run cooler than previous models, which helps in NAS enclosures with limited cooling. Western Digital's NASware technology tunes the drive to NAS workloads. Dual-plane balance control reduces vibration and noise in multi-drive systems.

RAID error recovery control is included to minimize failures in multi-bay NAS systems. Rotation Vibration (RV) sensors counteract vibration from neighboring drives. Western Digital tests the drives for compatibility with a wide range of NAS vendors.

Brand

Western Digital

Series

WD Red Plus

Quantity

2 drives

Capacity

10TB per drive (10,000 GB)

Type

HDD, internal

Form factor

3.5"