Standing screen display size | 24 Inches |
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RAM | 2 TB |
Hard Drive | 2 TB Mechanical Hard Disk |
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Western Digital 2TB WD NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, SMR, 256MB Cache, 3.5" - WD20EFAX, Red
Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA |
Connectivity Technology | SATA |
Brand | Western Digital |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Red |
About this item
- Available in capacities ranging from 2-6TB with support for up to 8 bays
- 5400RPM performance class
- NASware firmware for compatibility
- NAS systems with daily workloads associated with personal and home office environments and idle time available to perform necessary background operations
- Supports up to 180 TB/yr Workload Rate* | * 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))
- 3-year limited warranty
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Easy to install | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 5.0 |
Storage Capacity | 4.3 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Noise level | 4.3 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Value for money | 3.4 | — | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | — |
For gaming | 4.0 | 4.3 | — | — | 2.6 | — |
Sold By | — | HardDriveGeeks (SN Recorded) | Nationwide Tech Biz | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Redefine IT |
storage capacity | 2 TB | 6000 GB | 6 TB | 0 TB | 4 TB | 12000 GB |
hardware interface | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb |
compatible devices | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | NAS System | Desktop | Desktop |
form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
read speed | 180 megabytes per second | — | 250 megabytes per second | — | 180 megabytes per second | — |
What's in the box
From the manufacturer
For Personal or Home Office
Stream, backup, share, and organize your digital content at home with a NAS and WD Red drives designed to effortlessly share content with the devices in your personal or home office environments. NASware 3.0 technology increases your drives’ compatibility with your existing network and devices, TV, stereo, and more. Live in a connected world.
Exclusive NASware 3.0
Built into every WD Red hard drive, NASware 3.0’s advanced technology improves your system’s storage performance by increasing compatibility, integration, upgradeability, and reliability.
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24/7 Environment
Since your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is essential. With an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, the WD Red drive is engineered to tackle 24/7 environments.
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Cooler operations and enhanced reliability
By reducing power consumption, the operating temperature of your NAS stays cool. With a lower temperature in your system, you can create a more reliable solution for your NAS.
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The Power of Red comes to SSD
Boost your NAS system’s performance and responsiveness with the WD Red SA500 NAS SATA SSD. Unlike standard SSDs, WD Red NAS SATA SSDs are purpose built for endurance and efficient caching.
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Step up to enterprise-class performance
Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class storage systems and data centers, the WD Gold Enterprise Class HDD delivers the world-class performance you expect from Western Digital hard drives.
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SMR | Recording technology | CMR |
Up to 8 bay systems | NAS bay support | up to 8 bay systems |
5400 | RPM Class | 5400 |
up to 6TB | Capacity | up to 14TB |
| RAID support | |
180TB / year | Workload Rate | 300TB / year |
1M hours | MTBF | 1M hours |
SMR | Recording technology | CMR |
Up to 8 bay systems | NAS bay support | up to 24 bay systems |
5400 | RPM Class | 7200 |
up to 6TB | Capacity | up to 22TB |
| RAID support | |
180TB / year | Workload Rate | 300TB / year |
1M hours | MTBF | 1M hours |
Product information
Technical Details
Brand | Western Digital |
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Series | WD Red NAS Internal Hard Drive |
Item model number | WD20EFAX |
Hardware Platform | PC, Mac |
Item Weight | 2.12 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 1.03 x 5.79 x 4 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.03 x 5.79 x 4 inches |
Color | Red |
Number of Processors | 1 |
Flash Memory Size | 256 GB |
Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
Manufacturer | Western Digital |
Language | English, English, English, English, English |
ASIN | B07PGWXQCM |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 7, 2019 |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #313 in Internal Hard Drives |
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There’s a leading edge WD Red drive for every compatible NAS system to store your precious data. With drives up to 6TB, WD Red offers a wide array of storage for customers looking to build a NAS solution. Built and tested for personal and home NAS systems with up to 8-bays, these drives pack all the punch you need in one powerhouse unit for storing, archiving, and sharing. With WD RedTM, you’re ready for what’s next.
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I have a Terramaster NAS in my home network. That system has two Seagate Ironwolf hard drives. It has been flawless in operation. I attached an external hard drive enclosure to the Terramaster to have a backup of all the data. The hard drive enclosure does not come with its own hard drive. You get to choose, depending on your needs. I bought this WD Red hard drive to use as the backup for the Terramaster. I backup the data from the NAS on this hard drive and then store the drive in a safe location.
The WD Red has been flawless. It is easily the equivalent of the Seagate Ironwolf. The operation is silent and reliable. I have not had any issues with these NAS hard drives. Yes you can use a regular desktop hard drive for this purpose. A WD Blue caviar hard drive will also work. However, the WD Red is a more robust hard drive. It is more expensive than a regular desktop hard drive. But the reliability and peace of mind are worth it.
NAS hard drives will also work on your desktop computer. You can swap out your WD Blue hard drive for this one. You will get added durability and dependability. But it will only be worth the extra cost if your computer is regularly stressed. A one-user desktop PC that gets used for 5 hours per day is not under stress. However, if you have a PC that is used for security monitoring purposes or as a home server, then yes, invest in a more robust hard drive.
I love solid state hard drives for their performance and lighter weight when used on a laptop. However, for storage purposes, I still prefer a mechanical hard drive. If I were building my own desktop PC, yes, I would use a NAS hard drive such as the WD Red. But I would not throw out a working WD Blue that comes with a new PC. Evaluate your needs carefully.
A data storage system used in a business setting should have robust hard drives. If you are a content creator on Youtube, get at least a four bay NAS storage device and fill those drive bays with WD Reds or Seagate Ironwolves. If you surf the internet, shop online, and basically only consume social media, then a regular PC with a traditional desktop hard drive will be good enough.
Highly recommended for NAS Storage systems and heavy-duty desktop use.
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It's now almost 2 years since I ordered 4 of these for a RAID 5 array. One of them has failed. It's the first WD drive that I can remember failing on me, and I've been using them for years. WD has agreed to honor the warranty (they were warranted for 3 years). The problem is that the drive failed in a way that it can't be reformatted. In order to make useless any data on the hard disk platters my only option is to physically destroy them. But then WD won't honor the warranty if there is physical damage to the drive. They assured me that the disk would be reformatted. BUT, in a previous, unrelated order from Amazon in 2020, I received a "new" WD drive. In preparing that drive for use I discovered that it had already been formatted and there were several Word files on it from the former owner. Some of the files were immigration forms containing personal information. In light of this knowledge, I asked WD if I could drill holes through the platters before sending them in. The reply was a quick "No, physically damaged disks aren't covered under the warranty".
My only 2 choices were to keep the disk and destroy it myself, or return it for a replacement and hope that WD follows up and re-formats it. I chose to keep it and eat the loss.
I think that WD should formulate a better policy for situations like this, and that's why I've given them a 4 star rating instead of 5.
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La capacità di archiviazione da 4 TB è stata più che sufficiente per le mie esigenze di archiviazione di dati critici, tra cui foto, video e documenti importanti. La velocità di rotazione di 5400 giri/min, sebbene non sia la più elevata sul mercato, è stata più che adeguata per le attività quotidiane di un NAS domestico, offrendo un buon equilibrio tra prestazioni e affidabilità.
Il supporto SATA 6 Gb/s ha contribuito a garantire un rapido accesso ai dati, mantenendo la fluidità delle operazioni di lettura e scrittura. Inoltre, la presenza di una cache di 256 MB ha ottimizzato ulteriormente le prestazioni, migliorando la reattività dell'unità durante le attività multitasking.
Una caratteristica rilevante è l'utilizzo della tecnologia SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording), che contribuisce a una maggiore densità di archiviazione. Questo è particolarmente vantaggioso per chi necessita di massima capacità di storage in un ambiente NAS.
La progettazione dell'unità è ottimizzata per l'uso in sistemi NAS, con un'attenzione particolare alla riduzione delle vibrazioni e al basso consumo energetico. Questi fattori contribuiscono non solo a prestazioni affidabili, ma anche a una maggiore durata complessiva del disco rigido.
Ho apprezzato la facilità di installazione dell'unità, e il supporto di WD per software come WD NASware ha migliorato ulteriormente l'esperienza di utilizzo. Inoltre, l'unità è risultata relativamente silenziosa durante il normale funzionamento, il che è un aspetto positivo da considerare per chi usa il NAS in ambienti domestici.
In conclusione, l'Unità Interna WD RED da 4 TB si è dimostrata un'ottima scelta per chi cerca prestazioni affidabili e capacità di risposta in un ambiente NAS. Con una combinazione di capacità di storage generosa, velocità di rotazione a 5400 giri/min e la tecnologia SMR, questa unità ha pienamente soddisfatto le mie aspettative. La consiglio a chiunque cerchi un disco rigido progettato appositamente per un utilizzo in sistemi NAS domestici o di piccole imprese.