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WD Red Pro

26 TB
Price in EUR including VAT
EUR43,20/1TB
241Ratings
BrandMore from WD
Test reportsVery good based on 1 test
Delivered Thu, 30/4
More than 10 pieces in stock
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Memory Size10

Product details

The WD Red Pro NAS 26TB SATA3 HDD is a powerful and reliable hard drive specifically designed for use in NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems. With a storage capacity of 26 terabytes, it offers ample space for extensive data volumes, making it ideal for small and medium-sized businesses as well as demanding home users. The hard drive utilizes the SATA3 interface with a transfer rate of up to 6 GB/s, enabling fast data transfer. With a maximum rotational speed of 7200 RPM, it ensures high performance and efficiency when accessing stored data. The 512 MB cache enhances data processing speed and optimizes performance during simultaneous read and write operations. This HDD is designed to provide high reliability and durability, making it an excellent choice for continuous operation in NAS environments.

  • Designed for NAS applications with high storage capacity
  • Fast data transfer with SATA3 interface
  • Optimized performance through 512 MB cache
  • High reliability for continuous operation.

Key specifications

Scope of application
NAS
Interface
SATA
Interface version
SATA III
Cache
512 MB
Sustained Speed HDD
272 MB/s
Max. Speed
7200 RPM
Storage Technology
CMR

General information

Item number
54238469
Manufacturer
WD
Category
Hard drives
Manufacturer no.
WD260KFGX
Release date
27/1/2025

Data storage properties

Scope of application
NAS
Interface
SATA
Interface version
SATA III
Storage capacity
26 TB
Cache
512 MB
Sustained Speed HDD
272 MB/s
Max. Speed
7200 RPM
Storage Technology
CMR
Hard disk filling
Helium
Max. Workload Rate
550 TB/J
MTBF
2500000 h

Operating conditions

Maximum operating temperature
65 °C

Power supply

Power consumption (standby)
1.10 W
Power consumption
6 W

Origin

Country of origin
Thailand

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂ emissions
240,65 kg
Climate contribution
EUR 6,09

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1 piece

Product dimensions

Length
14.70 cm
Width
10.16 cm
Height
2.61 cm
Weight
670 g

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Product Safety

Package dimensions

Length
20 cm
Width
15 cm
Height
7 cm
Weight
740 g

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return
24 Months statutory warranty
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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Synology
    0,8 %
  • 4.Dell
    1 %
  • 5.WD
    1,6 %
  • 6.Toshiba
    1,7 %
  • 7.Seagate
    2,1 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.HPE
    0 days
  • 2.Seagate
    2 days
  • 3.Synology
    3 days
  • 3.Toshiba
    3 days
  • 3.WD
    3 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Synology
    1,4 %
  • 2.Ubiquiti
    1,9 %
  • 3.WD
    2,5 %
  • 4.Seagate
    3 %
  • 5.Toshiba
    3,7 %
Source: Galaxus

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Very good100/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseNovember 2025
  • PositiveOutstanding reading and writing performance
  • PositiveOptimised for NAS systems and continuous operation
  • PositiveHigh capacity of 26TB
  • NegativeHigh price for home use

The WD Red Pro 26TB is tested as a powerful 3.5-inch hard drive for professional continuous operation in NAS and server environments. It uses conventional magnetic recording (CMR) and is optimised for 24/7 use in systems with multiple drive bays. The drive achieved excellent performance values when tested: the read transfer rate is 284 MB/s with an access time of 11.1 milliseconds, while the write...