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Western Digital 2TB WD Red Plus NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD20EFRX
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Digital Storage Capacity | 2 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
Connectivity Technology | SATA |
Brand | Western Digital |
Special Feature | Data Recovery Service |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
Compatible Devices | NASware firmware (PC; Mac ) |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Red |
About this item
- Available in capacities ranging from 1-14TB with support for up to 8 bays
- 5400RPM performance class
- 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))
- NASware firmware for compatibility
- Small or medium business NAS systems in a 24x7 environment
- 3-year limited warranty
- This model uses CMR technology and is being renamed “WD Red Plus” to distinguish it from the current “WD Red” product, which uses SMR technology
- During this transition period, WD Red Plus devices may be delivered with a ”WD Red” label, but rest assured the device you are receiving will be the CMR-version of WD Red and can be confirmed by the model number
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Easy to install | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.5 | — |
Storage Capacity | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.5 | — |
Noise level | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.9 | — |
Value for money | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | — |
Quality of material | 4.4 | 4.1 | — | 4.1 | 4.6 | — |
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storage capacity | 2 TB | 0 TB | 4 TB | 1 TB | 4 TB | 3000 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 | NASware firmware (PC; Mac ) | NAS System | Desktop | Desktop | Designed with CMR technology for medium or large-sized businesses in RAID-optimized NAS systems with up to 24 bays. Perfect for archiving, sharing and handling high-intensity workloads. | Desktop |
form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
read speed | 147 megabytes per second | — | 180 megabytes per second | 150 megabytes per second | 217 megabytes per second | — |
From the manufacturer
BACKUP AND SHARE
Designed for small or medium-sized businesses ideal for archiving and sharing with up to 14TB and built for up to 8-bays.
Tackle Intensity with WD Red Plus
Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems.
For Small or Medium Businesses
Stream, backup, share, and organize your digital content with a NAS and WD Red Plus drives designed to effortlessly share content with the devices at your home or business. NASware 3.0 technology increases your drives’ compatibility with your existing network and devices. For larger businesses with up to 24-bays, count on WD Red Pro drives to deliver exceptional performance.
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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 Plus drive with NASware 3.0 technology is designed for the 24/7 environment.
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3D Active Balance Plus
Helps ensure your data is protected from excessive vibration and noise in a NAS or RAID environment. This dual-plane balance control reduces the degradation of your drive over time.
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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.
Western Digital, the Western Digital logo, and WD Red are registered marks or marks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. NVMe is a registered mark of NVM Express, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
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Feel the Power of NVMe
Tackle extreme workloads in high-intensity NAS environments with the fast-caching WD Red SN700 NVMe SSD. The drive’s exceptional I/O performance is perfect for larger NAS environments.
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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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Technology
| HDD | HDD | HDD | SSD |
Interface
| SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s | M.2 2280 NVMe |
Capacity
| Up to 14TB | Up to 6TB | Up to 22TB | 250GB-4TB |
Form Factor
| 3.5" | 3.5" | 3.5" | M.2 2280 NVMe |
Purpose Built for
| Small to Medium Business | Personal/Home Office | Larger Scale Business | Small to Medium Business |
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Technical Details
Brand | Western Digital |
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Series | Red |
Item model number | AU-44LB-F32X |
Hardware Platform | PC; Mac |
Operating System | NASware firmware |
Item Weight | 1.61 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 5.8 x 4 x 1 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.8 x 4 x 1 inches |
Color | Red |
Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM |
Flash Memory Size | 2 TB |
Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Manufacturer | Western Digital |
Language | English |
ASIN | B008JJLZ7G |
National Stock Number | 7025-01-619-5371 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | July 11, 2012 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #545 in Internal Hard Drives |
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Product Description
Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems. Built and tested for up to 8-bay NAS systems, these drives give you the flexibility, versatility, and confidence in storing and sharing your precious home and work files.
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Customers like the value, ease of installation, temperature and quality of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's a decent buy, runs cool and is reliable. They appreciate the storage space and noise level.
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Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it's a reliable workhorse for network storage needs. They also say it has a fairly high quality and has lasted for over five years without any problems. Some customers also mention that it'll be more reliable in a RAID compared to other WD drives.
"...Last Test: N/ANo bad sector detected.No ATA error detected.SMART Attributes Data Structure revision number: 16..." Read more
"...that in my experience and for my needs, the WD Red line is an excellent NAS drive and will continue to use them in the foreseeable future...." Read more
"...Not sure why. Efficiency maybe??? Regardless, the drives have been great so far and I hope are reliable for the next several years until I get the..." Read more
"...The first drive started failing after about 6 years of constant use and was promptly replaced with no array issues...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the drive. They say that it works well for their intended purpose, and is fast when transferring data. Customers also mention that the drives operate without errors and are recognized perfectly.
"...Since I was in there I simply disabled it. These drives are working flawlessly thus far as I have the two 3TB drives in a media center running Media..." Read more
"...The transfer speeds are higher and they don't run nearly as hot which explains their great longevity under enterprise environment...." Read more
"...far outlived anything I could have expected, and are still operating without errors...." Read more
"...I am impressed with their durability and speed as good as any other brand's hard drives." Read more
Customers like the noise of the hard drive. For example, they mention it's quiet, reliable, and has very low noise/vibration. Some say that the drives are not any louder than the 4TB drives they replaced. Some mention that the 2TB Red drives are cooler and quieter than their previous drives.
"...The drives run a bit quieter than the original RED drives and the temp seems to be about 10 degrees cooler on each. Not sure why. Efficiency maybe???..." Read more
"...It's not as noisy, and certainly runs cooler than the dead Seagate, but time will tell.UPDATE: 10-14-12..." Read more
"...The drives are surprisingly quiet. I had an enterprise RE2 500GB in my NAS, and it was thunderstorm loud compared to these...." Read more
"...about a week later and it has been running for 8 months now, cooler and quieter. I switched to Flexraid using cruise control in snapshot mode...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the computer drive. They mention that it is a decent buy, and a good price for the performance and reliability it provides.
"...in both sizes and formats, I found that by far, WD has the best NAS drives for the money and they are not that much more expensive than a regular..." Read more
"Awesome price! Just what i was looking for to upgrade my NAS! Will buy from this seller again and agian." Read more
"...at 1,000,000 hours, they use less power, and they are cheaper than other enterprise drives...." Read more
"...So, this WD drive looked like a pretty good deal, and I decided to go ahead and buy it...." Read more
Customers like the storage space provided by the hard drive. They say it's great for storing large amounts of files, has a reliable solution for their storage needs, and has hefty capacity. Some say that the drive has room to grow and is the best drive for serious file storage. Overall, customers are satisfied with the storage capabilities of the product.
"...They function really well for extra storage in my HTPC, and I'm going to buy more as the size increase...." Read more
"...This has a nice large capacity, and has proven to be plenty fast for storage and Photoshop work, and also for working with my video files while..." Read more
"The short summary: these work great for bulk file storage in the home--built to be continually powered up and to store large amounts of data for..." Read more
"...But if you're just looking for large storage capacity, with reliability of being on a lot and being used a lot, the REDs are a great way to go...." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the WD Red 4TB NAS desktop hard drives to be simple and easy. They mention that the drives are easy to build and rebuild if they have problems, and that the Mobious Enclosure makes it simple to load each drive. Additionally, customers appreciate the ease of use of the warranty support and the painless migration process.
"...a 4tb and a 3tb WD Red in my computer and they've been absolutely trouble free...." Read more
"...Simple easy!!! Lower power saves you money in electricity over the years using it and less heat means longer lasting drives!..." Read more
"...than the Green drives that they replaced, and so far have not given me a bit a trouble...." Read more
"...So far I've been happy with the ease of use of the WD Red 4TB NAS desktop hard drives...." Read more
Customers like the temperature of the hard drive. They mention that it runs cool, has a low temperature (27-35 Celsius) in the aluminum case, and stays at room temperature without a fan. They also say that less heat means longer-lasting drives.
"...The transfer speeds are higher and they don't run nearly as hot which explains their great longevity under enterprise environment...." Read more
"...UPDATE 12/31/12No problems, runs cool, streams media great. The same goes for the 2- 2TB "RED" label drives in use...." Read more
"...The temperature is also very reasonable...." Read more
"...you money in electricity over the years using it and less heat means longer lasting drives! How can you go wrong?..." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the computer drive. They say it looks great, has nice design features, and is well suited for their tasks. Customers also mention that the enclosure and exhaust are cool, and the red sticker is cool.
"...Anyway these drives are low power, cool, and quiet. Compared to the WD Black drives, they are a dream come true...." Read more
"...Have two 3TB drives in raid 1. Quiet and cool, no problems whatsoever yet...." Read more
"...Getting uncompressed transfer speeds over 170MBs. They are quite and cool. Very happy so far.12-30-2015...." Read more
"...drives are in use since 6 months, all looks goods, cool drives, low temperature (27-35 Celsius) in the ventilated RAID cage...." Read more
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*Update 3/27/15: Some drive information obtained from HD Guardian:
Drive 01
Serial Number: WD-WCC4N7E*****
Firmware: 82.00A82
User Capacity: 3,000,592,982,016 bytes
Product Name Status Exp Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
3 TB WD Red Hard Drive In Limited Warranty 1/6/2018
Overall Health:
Temperature: 34*C
High: 36*C
Low: 34*C
Last Test: Completed without error.
No bad sector detected.
No ATA error detected.
SMART Attributes Data Structure revision number: 16
Vendor Specific SMART Attributes with Thresholds:
ID# ATTRIBUTE_NAME FLAG VALUE WORST THRESH TYPE UPDATED WHEN_FAILED RAW_VALUE
1 Raw_Read_Error_Rate 0x002f 200 200 051 Pre-fail Always - 0
3 Spin_Up_Time 0x0027 185 182 021 Pre-fail Always - 5733
4 Start_Stop_Count 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always - 42
5 Reallocated_Sector_Ct 0x0033 200 200 140 Pre-fail Always - 0
7 Seek_Error_Rate 0x002e 100 253 000 Old_age Always - 0
9 Power_On_Hours 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always - 673
10 Spin_Retry_Count 0x0032 100 253 000 Old_age Always - 0
11 Calibration_Retry_Count 0x0032 100 253 000 Old_age Always - 0
12 Power_Cycle_Count 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always - 5
192 Power-Off_Retract_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 1
193 Load_Cycle_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 40
194 Temperature_Celsius 0x0022 116 110 000 Old_age Always - 34
196 Reallocated_Event_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
197 Current_Pending_Sector 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
198 Offline_Uncorrectable 0x0030 100 253 000 Old_age Offline - 0
199 UDMA_CRC_Error_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
200 Multi_Zone_Error_Rate 0x0008 100 253 000 Old_age Offline - 0
Working Time: 673 hours (28 days, 1 hours)
Last Update Fri Mar 27 01:53:28 2015 CDT
Drive 02
Serial Number: WD-WMC4N0F*****
Firmware: 82.00A82
User Capacity: 3,000,592,982,016 bytes
Product Name Status Exp Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
3 TB WD Red Hard Drive In Limited Warranty 12/11/2017
Overall Health:
Temperature: 37*C
High: 41*C
Low: 35*C
Last Test: N/A
No bad sector detected.
No ATA error detected.
SMART Attributes Data Structure revision number: 16
Vendor Specific SMART Attributes with Thresholds:
ID# ATTRIBUTE_NAME FLAG VALUE WORST THRESH TYPE UPDATED WHEN_FAILED RAW_VALUE
1 Raw_Read_Error_Rate 0x002f 200 200 051 Pre-fail Always - 0
3 Spin_Up_Time 0x0027 181 179 021 Pre-fail Always - 5950
4 Start_Stop_Count 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always - 50
5 Reallocated_Sector_Ct 0x0033 200 200 140 Pre-fail Always - 0
7 Seek_Error_Rate 0x002e 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
9 Power_On_Hours 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always - 672
10 Spin_Retry_Count 0x0032 100 253 000 Old_age Always - 0
11 Calibration_Retry_Count 0x0032 100 253 000 Old_age Always - 0
12 Power_Cycle_Count 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always - 4
192 Power-Off_Retract_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 1
193 Load_Cycle_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 48
194 Temperature_Celsius 0x0022 113 109 000 Old_age Always - 37
196 Reallocated_Event_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
197 Current_Pending_Sector 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
198 Offline_Uncorrectable 0x0030 100 253 000 Old_age Offline - 0
199 UDMA_CRC_Error_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
200 Multi_Zone_Error_Rate 0x0008 100 253 000 Old_age Offline - 0
Working Time: 672 hours (28 days)
Last Update Fri Mar 27 01:53:28 2015 CDT
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Update 5/14/2015 Some drive information obtained from HD Guardian:
Drive 01
Serial Number: WD-WCC4N7E*****
Firmware: 82.00A82
User Capacity: 3,000,592,982,016 bytes
Product Name Status Exp Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
3 TB WD Red Hard Drive In Limited Warranty 1/6/2018
Overall Health:
Temperature: 37*C
High: 37*C
Low: 34*C
Last Test: Completed without error.
No bad sector detected.
No ATA error detected.
SMART Attributes Data Structure revision number: 16
Vendor Specific SMART Attributes with Thresholds:
ID# ATTRIBUTE_NAME FLAG VALUE WORST THRESH TYPE UPDATED WHEN_FAILED RAW_VALUE
1 Raw_Read_Error_Rate 0x002f 200 200 051 Pre-fail Always - 0
3 Spin_Up_Time 0x0027 186 182 021 Pre-fail Always - 5700
4 Start_Stop_Count 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always - 193
5 Reallocated_Sector_Ct 0x0033 200 200 140 Pre-fail Always - 0
7 Seek_Error_Rate 0x002e 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
9 Power_On_Hours 0x0032 98 98 000 Old_age Always - 1844
10 Spin_Retry_Count 0x0032 100 253 000 Old_age Always - 0
11 Calibration_Retry_Count 0x0032 100 253 000 Old_age Always - 0
12 Power_Cycle_Count 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always - 5
192 Power-Off_Retract_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 1
193 Load_Cycle_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 190
194 Temperature_Celsius 0x0022 113 108 000 Old_age Always - 37
196 Reallocated_Event_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
197 Current_Pending_Sector 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
198 Offline_Uncorrectable 0x0030 100 253 000 Old_age Offline - 0
199 UDMA_CRC_Error_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
200 Multi_Zone_Error_Rate 0x0008 100 253 000 Old_age Offline - 0
Working Time: 1844 hours (2 months 16 days, 20 hours)
Last Update Fri May 14 22:31:35 2015 CDT
Drive 02
Serial Number: WD-WMC4N0F*****
Firmware: 82.00A82
User Capacity: 3,000,592,982,016 bytes
Product Name Status Exp Date (MM/DD/YYYY)
3 TB WD Red Hard Drive In Limited Warranty 12/11/2017
Overall Health:
Temperature: 37*C
High: 41*C
Low: 35*C
Last Test: N/A
No bad sector detected.
No ATA error detected.
SMART Attributes Data Structure revision number: 16
Vendor Specific SMART Attributes with Thresholds:
ID# ATTRIBUTE_NAME FLAG VALUE WORST THRESH TYPE UPDATED WHEN_FAILED RAW_VALUE
1 Raw_Read_Error_Rate 0x002f 200 200 051 Pre-fail Always - 0
3 Spin_Up_Time 0x0027 181 179 021 Pre-fail Always - 5908
4 Start_Stop_Count 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always - 242
5 Reallocated_Sector_Ct 0x0033 200 200 140 Pre-fail Always - 0
7 Seek_Error_Rate 0x002e 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
9 Power_On_Hours 0x0032 98 98 000 Old_age Always - 1836
10 Spin_Retry_Count 0x0032 100 253 000 Old_age Always - 0
11 Calibration_Retry_Count 0x0032 100 253 000 Old_age Always - 0
12 Power_Cycle_Count 0x0032 100 100 000 Old_age Always - 5
192 Power-Off_Retract_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 1
193 Load_Cycle_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 240
194 Temperature_Celsius 0x0022 110 106 000 Old_age Always - 40
196 Reallocated_Event_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
197 Current_Pending_Sector 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
198 Offline_Uncorrectable 0x0030 100 253 000 Old_age Offline - 0
199 UDMA_CRC_Error_Count 0x0032 200 200 000 Old_age Always - 0
200 Multi_Zone_Error_Rate 0x0008 100 253 000 Old_age Offline - 0
Working Time: 1836 hours (2 months, 16 days, 12 hours)
Last Update Fri May 14 22:31:35 2015 CDT
It was an SCSI drive and it had a whopping 25 megabytes of space at my disposal. The hard drive was a Shugart, named after the fellow that built them and the predecessor of what is today, Seagate.
There was a period of time in the 90's where my experiences with what were then the kingpins of hard drives, WD and Seagate simply did not prove reliable in a server or NAS environment which is why I always ended up paying top dollar for SCSI servers and enterprise drives that were significantly more expensive than an equivalent ATAPI desktop drive. When Samsung introduced their line of desktop drives, for the first time I felt comfortable using them in a server environment where they run 24/7.
Today, after testing hard drives as they come out in both sizes and formats, I found that by far, WD has the best NAS drives for the money and they are not that much more expensive than a regular desktop drive. In fact, the WD Black line, which is intended for desktops is also a terrific drive and would not hesitate to stick them in a NAS box with one from their Red line.
But I say so only from the point of view of reliability. As in the past I often found that anyone selling a non scuzzy drive claimed they were purpose built for a server environment, I questioned it as it seemed that I could not see any tangible evidence of them being anything more than the same drive as any other with a different label and a higher price.
I can quantify the difference even between a WD Black drive and the Red NAS line. The transfer speeds are higher and they don't run nearly as hot which explains their great longevity under enterprise environment. There are still good reasons for going with enterprise scuzzy drives if that is what you need and can afford it. But for the everyday person that simply wants to keep their data backed up off site or off their PC, the WD Red line is a terrific drive and deliver a lot of bang for the buck.
I presently have a location where I run 10 NAS boxes with two to four hard drives each and over time, the WD Red drives have outlasted Seagate's equivalents -- by a long shot. That is not meant to be a put down of Seagate because I use their hybrid drives on my desktops and they are terrific. I personally prefer them to WD's Black line even though I know they are also great drives.
I must admit that I am baffled when I read about someone these days getting, say, 4 new drives and one or two being DOA. Maybe I've been fortunate, but I have purchased hundreds if not thousands of hard drives and I have yet to get one tha was DOA. Some clearly perform better than others and last longer than others, but as a whole, I would say the hard drive market is extremely mature and whether they are made in China or the US, makes no difference.
All I can say is that in my experience and for my needs, the WD Red line is an excellent NAS drive and will continue to use them in the foreseeable future. Something else may come out that it is better or not. But when one is dealing with a NAS environment, there isn't much room for testing new equipment if the one I use now meets my needs and has proven itself.
As my needs change, I will go through due diligence in determining what will be best. But at least presently, there are alternatives to SCSI if you do not need it and the prices per megabyte are lower than ever. I highly recommend this line of drives from WD for its intended use.
Followed the WD instructions to the T. It took about 3 days to get everything transferred over and run disk checks, but everything went well. The drives run a bit quieter than the original RED drives and the temp seems to be about 10 degrees cooler on each. Not sure why. Efficiency maybe??? Regardless, the drives have been great so far and I hope are reliable for the next several years until I get the itch to upgrade to non-mechanical drives in the same size, whenever those come out and don't cost the same as a car!
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When buying a drive make sure its a CMR based drive and not a SMR based drive. While SMR drives can make drives cheaper, reliability and speed suffer. The version of drive I got for CMR which is exactly what I wanted. I have it in a hot swap bay which is not plugged in all the time so it should last a long time.
Will get more once I need more storage space.
Reviewed in Poland on December 31, 2023
Já fez o sincronismo e opera em RAID com o outro disco que ainda está firme.
Excelente para aplicações críticas.
Reviewed in Brazil on April 27, 2021
Já fez o sincronismo e opera em RAID com o outro disco que ainda está firme.
Excelente para aplicações críticas.