Western Digital WD Red 2TB SATA NASware 3.5" HDD WD20EFRX HDD Hard drive HDD
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About this product
The Western Digital WD Red 2TB HDD (WD20EFRX) is a 3.5-inch internal desktop drive with a SATA III interface, specifically designed for NASware environments. It features a 5400 RPM rotation speed and a 64 MB cache, optimized for 24/7 operation in network-attached storage systems. This red-colored drive provides reliable, consistent performance for multi-drive setups.
Our take
This WD Red 2TB drive is clearly aimed at Network Attached Storage (NAS) setups, indicated by the 'Red' branding and NASware capabilities. The 5400 RPM speed is standard for NAS drives, prioritizing reliability and lower power consumption over raw speed, which is typically ideal for 24/7 operation. With a 64 MB cache and SATA III interface, it provides a stable foundation for storing and accessing large amounts of data. It's a 3.5-inch drive, fitting into most standard desktop or NAS enclosures. If you're building or expanding a NAS, this model is a sensible, purpose-built choice.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 2TB capacity for NAS
- SATA III interface
- 3.5-inch form factor for desktops/NAS
- Optimized for NASware environments
Cons
- 5400 RPM speed is slower
- 64 MB cache is standard, not large
Specifications
- Brand WD
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Color Red
- Model Western Digital Red
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- MPN
- WD20EFRX-68EUZN0
- Storage Capacity
- 2TB
- Interface
- SATA III
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Rotation Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Cache
- 64 MB
