Western Digital · NAS
WD240KFGX
WD Red Pro 24TB
SATA 6Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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Compare alternatives ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Western Digital WD240KFGX is a 24TB WD Red Pro hard drive for NAS storage, using SATA 6Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | WD240KFGX |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 24 TB · 24000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 512 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 550 |
| Physical sector size (bytes) | 4096 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 287 |
Source: Western Digital WD Red Pro manufacturer datasheet. Reviewed 2026-08-21. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- CMR recording is specified for this exact model. Check enclosure support and workload limits before installing it in an array.
- Up to 287 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
- 550 TB/year workload rating. This is a workload limit, not a promise of drive lifespan or a backup guarantee.
Before ordering
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Is WD240KFGX CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for WD240KFGX. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does WD240KFGX need?
WD240KFGX uses SATA 6Gb/s and a 3.5-inch form factor. Match both with the computer, controller or enclosure. An M.2 slot, 2.5-inch bay and 3.5-inch bay are not interchangeable.
How much usable space does WD240KFGX provide?
Its nominal capacity is 24000 GB, approximately 22351.7 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for WD240KFGX?
Manufacturer specification: 5 years (eligible new drives). A renewed, used, OEM or imported offer can have different coverage. Check the serial number and seller terms before buying.