WD Red NAS 2TB WD20EFRX 5400RPM 3.5" SATA III 64MB Internal Enterprise Drive
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About this product
This WD Red NAS 2TB WD20EFRX is a 3.5-inch internal enterprise drive, operating at 5400 RPM with a SATA III interface and 64MB of cache. Designed for PC compatibility and NAS systems, it delivers 2TB of HDD-only storage. Features listed include 'Hybrid (HDD/SSD)', though the storage format is strictly HDD. It comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty from Western Digital.
Our take
For those building a cost-effective NAS or needing a reliable internal desktop drive with 2TB of storage, this WD Red WD20EFRX is a contender. The 5400 RPM speed prioritizes longevity and power efficiency over maximum transfer rates, which is often suitable for continuous NAS operation. The 64MB cache is fairly standard. As with other similar models, the 'Hybrid (HDD/SSD)' feature claim can be misleading as it's an HDD. The 1-year warranty is on the shorter side for a drive intended for 24/7 use in a NAS, so factor that into your decision. It’s a solid, budget-friendly option for light to moderate NAS workloads.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- WD Red optimized for NAS
- 2TB storage capacity
- SATA III interface
- Reliable Western Digital brand
Cons
- Slower 5400 RPM speed
- Modest 64MB cache
- Short 1-year manufacturer warranty
- Confusing 'Hybrid' feature claim
Specifications
- Country of Origin Malaysia
- Compatible With PC
- Color Red
- MPN WD20EFRX
- Item Length 147mm
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
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- Brand
- Western Digital
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 Year
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 26.1mm
- Model
- WD20EFRX
- Transfer Rate
- 1176 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
- Storage Capacity
- 2TB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Item Width
- 101.6mm
- Interface
- SATA III
- Product Line
- WD Red
- Cache
- 64 MB
- UPC
- 0718037799667
