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Western Digital

Western Digital WD102KFBX Red Pro 10TB 7200 RPM 256MB internal hard drive

SKU CH-DQV3-M6WX7 MPN WD102KFBX

A 10 TB 3.5-inch SATA drive with 7200 RPM and 256 MB cache, built for up to 24-bay NAS systems and a 300 TB yearly workload

  • Total capacity10 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeOthers
  • Recording methodCMR
  • 10 TB capacity supports large NAS workloads
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables fast data access
  • 256 MB cache improves sustained transfer rates
  • CMR recording technology ensures consistent write performance
  • NASware 3.0 firmware optimises compatibility with up to 24-bay systems

WD Red Pro 10TB NAS drive

This 10TB internal hard drive uses a 3.5 inch form factor and a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It spins at 7200 RPM with 256MB cache and employs CMR recording technology. The drive is designed for multi-bay NAS enclosures and carries the Red Pro series designation.

Suits high-capacity NAS arrays

It fits businesses running up to 16 bay NAS systems with a 300TB per year workload rating. NASware 3.0 firmware and 3D Active Balance Plus technology support compatibility and vibration tolerance. Buyers needing drives for single-bay units or lighter desktop workloads should consider other models.

SATA 6.0Gb/s interface decides fit

The drive connects solely through a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s data and power interface. Verify that the target NAS or server backplane provides SATA ports before purchase. The 26.10mm height matches standard 3.5 inch drive bays.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $237.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 10 TB
Higher than about 85% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $23.80 per TB
Cheaper than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineRed Pro
Model nameWD102KFBX
Total capacity10 TB
Recommended useEnterprise NAS Hard Drives
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeOthers
Recording methodCMR
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.1 mm
Maximum width101.6 mm
Maximum length147 mm
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 26 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the 7200 RPM WD102KFBX generate when running 24/7 in a 16-bay NAS?

The 7200 RPM mechanism and 256 MB cache are designed for continuous operation in up to 16-bay enclosures with NASware 3.0 firmware optimising thermal and acoustic behaviour under sustained workloads.

What host interface and physical bay does the 3.5-inch WD102KFBX require to operate?

It needs a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s data and power connection inside a 3.5-inch drive bay with at least 26.10 mm height clearance.

Will the SATA 6.0Gb/s WD102KFBX work reliably alongside older SATA 3Gb/s drives in the same NAS?

Yes, the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible, and NASware 3.0 firmware coordinates error recovery so mixed-speed arrays remain stable.

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