Compatibility: Unlike desktop drives, these drives have been specifically tested for compatibility with NAS systems for optimal performance.
Reliability: NAS or RAID environments that are in continuous operation generate high heat, and desktop drives are typically not designed and tested under these conditions, as is the case with WD Red Pro drives.
Error Recovery Settings: WD Red Pro hard drives for NAS are specifically designed with error recovery settings for RAID, so as to reduce errors in the NAS system.
Noise and Vibration Protection: Designed to operate independently, desktop hard drives typically offer little or no protection from the noise and vibrations prevalent in a multi-drive system. WD Red Pro drives are designed for high performance in multi-bay NAS system environments.