WD Red NAS 2TB WD20EFRX 3.5" 5400RPM SATA III 64MB Internal Enterprise Drive
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About this product
The WD Red NAS 2TB WD20EFRX is a 3.5-inch internal enterprise drive with a 5400 RPM rotation speed and a SATA III interface. It offers 2TB of storage capacity and includes a 64MB cache, optimized for NAS environments. Compatible with PCs, this Western Digital drive also specifies 'Hybrid (HDD/SSD)' features, despite being an HDD-only storage format. It comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty.
Our take
This WD Red NAS 2TB drive (WD20EFRX) provides a solid, entry-level option for network-attached storage. The 5400 RPM speed is typical for many NAS drives, prioritizing reliability and power efficiency over raw performance, which is a reasonable trade-off for continuous operation. The 64MB cache is standard for this class. It's a bit perplexing to see 'Hybrid (HDD/SSD)' listed as a feature when it's clearly an HDD-only product, which could be misleading. The 1-year warranty is acceptable, though some may prefer a longer period for a drive intended for continuous use. It's a dependable choice for basic NAS needs where maximum speed isn't critical.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Designed for NAS environments
- Reliable WD Red product line
- SATA III interface
- Compact 2TB capacity
Cons
- Slower 5400 RPM rotation speed
- Modest 64MB cache
- Only 1-year manufacturer warranty
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Red
- MPN WD20EFRX
- Item Length 147mm
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
- Brand Western Digital
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- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 Year
- Item Height
- 26.1mm
- Model
- WD20EFRX
- Transfer Rate
- 1176 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
- Storage Capacity
- 2TB
- Item Width
- 101.6mm
- Interface
- SATA III
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Product Line
- WD Red
- Cache
- 64 MB
- UPC
- 0718037799667
