Best selling Hard drives from WD
On this page you'll find a ranking of the best WD products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've already ranked the most important information about the products for you.
1. WD Red Plus
High-performance hard drives designed for performance, reliability, and energy efficiency in small to medium NAS environments.
WD Red Plus hard drives are ideal for power user workloads and NAS environments in small to medium-sized businesses. They provide the necessary speed and capacity to store, protect, and share growing amounts of data in mid-sized RAID-optimized NAS systems in an energy-efficient manner.
Optimized for NAS with NASware
The exclusive Western Digital NASware technology optimizes the hard drive parameters for NAS system workloads to enhance performance and reliability.
Designed for continuous operation
Your NAS system runs around the clock. Therefore, highly reliable storage is essential. WD Red Plus hard drives are designed for always-on systems, giving users the confidence that they can reliably access their data.
Tested for reliable compatibility
Western Digital collaborates with various NAS system manufacturers to conduct extensive testing and ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures.
Optimized for lower total cost of ownership
WD Red Plus hard drives consume less power than previous models and operate cooler, reducing operating costs and minimizing heat in hard-to-cool NAS enclosures.
Less power consumption, strong performance
Despite consuming less power, the hard drives have a tremendous bandwidth to meet the mixed performance demands of multi-drive NAS systems.
Balanced for increased reliability
Hard drives without proper mass balancing can cause excessive vibrations and noise in multi-drive systems, which can reduce the lifespan of the drives and lead to performance degradation over time.
2. WD Red Pro
WD Red Pro hard drives are designed for high-intensity workloads in commercial and enterprise NAS environments with continuous operation and multiple users. WD Red Pro drives deliver the performance, scalability, and reliability that businesses need to store, share, and collaborate on large amounts of data in RAID-optimized, multi-bay NAS systems.
3. WD Purple
Uncompromising Video Surveillance Storage
WD Purple hard drives are designed to meet the challenges of continuous video surveillance. They are specifically developed for surveillance systems to withstand the increased heat and vibrations that can occur in NVR devices. Common desktop hard drives are designed for short-term operation, but not for the harsh conditions of a 24/7 HD surveillance system. With WD Purple hard drives, you get reliable video surveillance storage that has been tested for compatibility with numerous video surveillance systems. The exclusive AllFrame technology reduces frame loss and enhances video playback.
Industry-leading storage. Surveillance solutions you can trust
Western Digital has been providing storage solutions for video surveillance for over ten years. With WD Purple hard drives, you receive storage for video surveillance that is designed for continuous operation in surveillance systems and high temperatures, ensuring high-quality video playback at all times.
Western Digital's exclusive AllFrame technology
All WD Purple hard drives feature AllFrame technology, which reduces image loss and improves video recording and playback.
Higher workload rate
WD Purple hard drives offer a workload rate of up to 180 TB/year. This is three times more than our desktop hard drives, making them well-suited for the high demands of modern DVR and NVR video surveillance systems.
Multiple cameras, multiple streams
Modern recorders now support multiple video streams per camera. WD Purple hard drives support up to 64 single-stream HD cameras. With this versatility, you can easily expand your security system at any time.
4. WD Purple Pro
WD Purple Pro hard drives are designed for innovative, AI-enabled recorders, video analytics servers and deep learning solutions that require additional capacity, performance and resilience. Designed with advanced functions needed for high-end intelligent video solutions
High performance, reliability and resilience for innovative AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep learning servers and cloud-based storage, including RAID and JBOD configurations.
Designed for a new generation of high-end AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep learning servers and cloud solutions, WD Purple Pro hard drives offer high-performance, high-capacity storage solutions with increased resilience. WD Purple Pro hard drives are equipped with AllFrame AI technology, which articles to reduce frame loss and optimise video playback. It enables the recording of multiple streams per camera and supports up to 32 AI streams per drive for deep learning analysis within the system. WD Purple Pro drives are characterised by enterprise-class performance, data integrity and reliability - especially in larger systems and enclosures with operational vibration.
5. WD Gold
The WD Gold hard drive, model WD8005FRYZ, from Western Digital sets new standards for enterprise storage with its capacity and reliability. Designed for demanding data center environments, it offers an impressive storage capacity of 8 TB, making it perfect for large data storage requirements. This internal hard drive is dependable and features a vibration sensor that ensures it withstands the rigors of continuous operation. With HelioSeal technology, it achieves higher efficiency and reliability, making it suitable for 24/7 use. The drive's 256 MB cache size and data transfer rate of 600 MB/s ensure fast and seamless data access, thereby enhancing overall system performance. The advanced 512e format and ArmorCache technology further improve efficiency, making it the ideal choice for businesses seeking a combination of high capacity and robust performance.
6. WD Ultrastar DC HC590 3.5inch 26.1 24TB 512 7200RPM SATA ULTRA 512E SE NP3
The WD Ultrastar DC HC590 is a powerful internal hard drive specifically designed for use in data centers. With an impressive storage capacity of 24 TB, it provides ample space for extensive data and applications. The hard drive utilizes the SATA 6Gb/s interface, enabling a data transfer rate of up to 600 MB/s, ensuring efficient data processing. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, the Ultrastar DC HC590 delivers fast access times and high performance necessary for demanding enterprise applications. The hard drive is equipped with advanced technologies that enhance its reliability and longevity, including HelioSeal and Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR). These features make it an ideal choice for businesses that require a robust and high-performance storage solution.
- HelioSeal technology for improved sealing and performance
- ArmorCache technology to optimize data integrity
- Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) for increased stability in multi-drive environments
- Dynamic altitude technology to adapt to various operating conditions
- Self-encrypting features for enhanced data security.
Hard drives
CHF473.– CHF19.71/1TB
WD Ultrastar DC HC590 3.5inch 26.1 24TB 512 7200RPM SATA ULTRA 512E SE NP3
24 TB, 3.5"
7. WD Ultrastar DC HC590
The WD Ultrastar DC HC590 is a high-performance internal hard drive specifically designed for use in data centers. With an impressive storage capacity of 26 terabytes, it provides ample space for extensive data volumes and demanding applications. The hard drive utilizes the SATA III interface with a data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, enabling efficient data processing. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, the DC HC590 ensures fast access times and high performance required for business-critical applications. The hard drive is equipped with a 512 MB cache that further optimizes data processing. Additionally, the Ultrastar DC HC590 features advanced technologies such as HelioSeal and ArmorCache, which enhance the reliability and longevity of the drive. This hard drive is ideal for companies that need a robust and high-performance storage solution.
- Designed for use in data centers with 24/7 availability
- Supports hardware encryption for enhanced data security
- Utilizes Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR) for improved storage density
- Integrated Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) technology for stability
- Compatible with Advanced Format 512e and 4Kn for flexible data management.
8. WD Ultrastar DC HC550
The width and depth of Big Data drive the overall demand for higher capacities across a wide range of applications and workloads. Western Digital lays the foundation for a worry-free data center, offering the capacity to handle the data explosion with the Ultrastar DC HC500 series hard drives. The DC HC500 series is designed for public and private cloud environments where storage density and cost-effective infrastructure are critical. The 18 TB/16 TB Ultrastar DC HC550 hard drives are the first commercial implementation of energy-assisted magnetic recording technology and utilize the industry's first three-stage actuator. These technologies, integrated with HelioSeal on a 9-disk platform, deliver the highest areal density and unmatched total cost of ownership for customer and market demands. Extreme durability: CMR hard drive with 18 TB for hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise storage.
9. WD Blue 10TB SATA 6Gb/s HDD Desktop
The WD Blue 10TB SATA 6Gb/s HDD Desktop is a powerful hard drive designed for use in desktop computers. With a storage capacity of 10 terabytes, it provides ample space for extensive data, whether for personal files, multimedia content, or business applications. The hard drive utilizes a SATA interface with a transfer rate of 6 Gb/s, enabling fast data transfer. With a maximum rotational speed of 7200 RPM, it ensures efficient performance and quick access times. The 512 MB cache supports data processing and enhances the overall performance of the hard drive. This HDD is ideal for users seeking a reliable and high-performance storage solution for their desktop systems.
- High storage capacity of 10 terabytes
- Fast data transfer via SATA 6 Gb/s
- Maximum rotational speed of 7200 RPM for efficient performance
- 512 MB cache to support data processing.
10. WD Blue
Expand your PC with WD Blue drives, available in a wide range of storage capacities specifically for desktop and all-in-one PCs.
