Supports up to 180 TB/yr. workload rate* NASware firmware for compatibility Small and home office NAS systems in a 24x7 environment Built for optimum NAS compatibility - Desktop drives aren't purpose-built for NAS. But WD Red drives with NASware technology are. Our exclusive technology takes the guesswork out of selecting a drive. WD Red drives are for small NAS systems, and our unique algorithm balances performance and reliability in NAS and RAID environments. Simply put, a WD Red drive is one of the most compatible drives available for NAS enclosures. But don't take our word for it. WD Red drives are a reflection of extensive NAS partner technology engagement and compatibility-testing resulting in a leading compatibility list for NAS systems. Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred (8760/recorded power-on hours)). Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.