The WD formula of success has led the growth of the Red NAS range into higher capacities & expansion into new 2.5-inch solutions. WD now offer a broader, more comprehensive portfolio of NAS hard drives, it is not just about NAS drives any more, it is REDvolutionary. 3.5" Form Factor SATA-III Interface Intellipower = A balance of spin speed, transfer rate designed to save power & maximise performance 64MB Cache Next generation experience Every component, line of code, & product decision was built on WD's passion & determination to deliver the best NAS experience. The next generation of WD Red hard drives delivers on this promise with massive capacity & NASware 2.0, which further improves drive reliability & protects your data in the event of a power loss or power disruption. WD Red Is Ideal for: Specifically designed & tested for small office & home office, 1-5 bay NAS systems, small media servers & PCs with RAID. Experienced in NAS In all the cultures around the world, first impressions are what leave a mark. With superior technology that is driven to impress, WD Red is a reflection of the most extensive NAS partner compatibility-testing list that is available on the market. That means when you buy a NAS enclosure, you can trust that WD Red will be the most compatible drive available. Our pride is in our product & our vision is shared with our customers. Check Compatability HERE NAS for home Take your connected home environment to the next level with a NAS system that is equipped with WD Red hard drives & enjoy streaming your media, backing up your computers, file sharing & managing your digital content faster & easier. WD Red's NASware 2.0 experience with increased compatibility makes sharing from your mobile device, computer, TV, stereo & more an instant gratification. & with capacities now available in 4 TB, a 5-bay NAS system can hold close to 20 terabytes of data! NAS for small business Increase the efficiency & productivity of your small business with WD Red hard drives for your 1 to 5 bay NAS system. WD Red comes equipped with NASware 2.0, which increases system compatibility allowing for seamless integration with your existing network infrastructure. Add value to your business by enabling your employees to quickly share their files & back up folders reliably with WD Red NAS hard drives in your NAS solution. Exclusive NASware 2.0 technology WD's exclusive technology, NASware 2.0, makes WD Red thrive in the demanding small-NAS environment. By adding WD Red to your NAS system, not only is everything more efficient & reliable, you get to enjoy a REDvolutionary NAS experience. 3D Active Balance Plus WD's enhanced dual-plane balance control technology significantly improves the overall drive performance & reliability. Hard drives that are not properly balanced may cause excessive vibration & noise in a multi-drive system, reduce the hard drive life span, & degrade the performance over time. The right choice The right choice for NAS, no other drive is designed specifically for home & small office NAS systems & PCs with RAID. Enhanced reliability Since your NAS system is always on, a highly reliable drive is essential. With a 35% MTBF improvement over standard desktop drives, the WD Red drive with NASware 2.0 is designed & manufactured to be a more reliable & robust solution. NAS compatibility Advanced firmware technology built into every WD Red drive, NASware 2.0 enables seamless integration, robust data protection & optimal performance for systems operating in NAS & RAID environments. The secret is the next-generation technology WD's next generation NASware 2.0 technology improves NAS storage performance by reducing common hard drive concerns in NAS systems. This
Includes:: concerns for things like compatibility, integration, upgrade ability, reliability & cost of ownership that are experienced with a hard drive designed for desktop computers. Longer warranty coverage WD Red hard drives are backed by a 3-year limited warranty for greater peace of mind. Energy efficient & money saving WD keep power consumption low, which keeps your NAS system happy, & your wallet too. Lower operating temperatures Reduce your electricity bill & carbon footprint with WD Red drives. Innovative technology reduces power consumption & lowers the operating temperature, resulting in a more reliable & affordable solution for always on 24x 7 NAS environments. Need help? WD offer premium support. Every WD Red hard drive comes with our world-class professional support services including a premium dedicated 24/7 support line & a 3-year limited warranty. ____________________ WD Care Express Service Plan "WD Care Express" is ideal for users who want to protect their hardware investment. WD Care Express also
Includes:: an express RMA replacement service for the duration of the plan. With this pack WD will provide a replacement drive within one business day!! As well as the replacement service the "WD Express Care" plan also offers 1 year of additional warranty beyond the 2 year standard limited warranty WD provides with the drive
- This gives you a total of 3 years service coverage from the drive's purchase date. The plan must be purchased & activated while your WD drive is still within the 2 year warranty already provided by WD. You don’t need to have bought your WD Hard Drive from Ebuyer to take out this care pack. If your not sure where you bought it from don't worry, as long as it is WD stock from the EU it is still eligible for this warranty extension. How Easy Is This To Do? 1
- Register your product by going to the WD Support Portal http://support.wdc.com/ & selecting register. You may need to sign up to the site if you have never done this before. 2
- On the registration page enter your serial number & it will tell you if your drive is still in warranty. 3
- Once your product is registered, you can activate a service plan for the product by clicking on the "service plan" icon for the product 4
- On the activation page, enter the activation code from the " Warranty Card" you have received, check the terms & conditions, then press the " Activate Service Plan" button 5
- Your code is activated & your product has been updated with the appropriate service plan Benefits Low cost pece of mind Easy no-hassle RMA Reduced downtime Express Service option Extended serviceable drive life Terms This service plan provides an additional 1 year of repair & replacement service beyond the 2 year standard limited warranty WD provides with the drive, giving you a total of 3 years of service coverage from the drive’s purchase date. Must be purchased within the 2 year warranty already provided by WD, & activated within 30 days after purchase of the plan. WD will turn-around RMA claims confirmed received before 12:00pm CET within 1 business day. Turn-around time does not include shipment time. Actual turn-around times & delivery times will vary & are subject to, among other things, location & type of address being served & holidays observed by WD & its carriers. For WD Blue, WD Red & WD Green desktop & mobile SATA drives. Excludes all PATA drives See www.wdcare.com for more information & complete Terms & Conditions. Plans must be activated within 30 days of purchase.