WD (Western Digital) WD Red Pro 20TB NAS Hard Drive (WD202KFGX)
A 3.5-inch 7200 RPM CMR NAS hard drive for 1-24 bay multi-user systems, rated for 550TB/year workloads.
Why people pick it
- True 7200 RPM spin rate with 512 MB cache, the fastest SATA transfer rate in the Red family (up to 285 MB/s)
- Rated for 550 TB/year workloads, roughly 3x the Red Plus rating, for heavy multi-user NAS use
- CMR recording, suited to RAID rebuilds and 24x7 operation
- Approved for NAS systems with up to 24 bays, so it scales beyond home enclosures
Know before you buy
- Runs warmer and draws more power than 5400 RPM-class drives; check NAS drive-slot cooling
- Heavier vibration in large arrays; the maker supports up to 24 bays rather than unlimited
- No maker-linked Amazon listing: the maker sells it direct and through resellers, so buying it takes a search
Full specifications
| Capacity | 20 TB |
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| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s, 3.5-inch form factor |
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| Spindle speed | 7200 RPM |
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| Transfer rate | Up to 285 MB/s |
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| Cache | 512 MB |
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| Recording technology | CMR (conventional magnetic recording) |
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| Workload rating | 550 TB/year |
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| Intended use | NAS Pro, 1-24 bay RAID-optimized NAS systems (including enterprise and AI workloads) |
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| Operating temperature | 0 to 65 C |
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| Dimensions | 147 x 101.6 x 26.1 mm |
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| Weight | 0.690 kg |
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| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
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From manufacturer documentation, checked November 5, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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