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WD NasWare Red WD20EFRX 2 TB

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WD Red WD20EFRX 24/7 NAS 35" SATA III up to 7200RPM 64MB 2TB Hard Drive

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WD WD20EFRX
Placement
built-in
Type
HDD
Features
server
Volume
2 TB
Form factor
3.5 "
Connection
SATA3
Manufacturer's warranty
3 years
Cache memory
64 MB
Record technology
CMR
RPM
5400 rpm
Data transfer rate
147 MB/s
Operation power consumption
4.4 W
Standby power consumption
0.6 W
Shockproof
65 G
Reading noise level
24 dB
Standby mode noise level
23 dB
MTBF
1 M h
Features
for video surveillance
Added to E-Catalog
December 2012

Reliable 3.5″ internal hard drive from the 2012 NasWare Red HDD family, specially designed for Network Attached Storage (NAS) applications. This line includes models from 1 GB to 6 TB, the design and firmware of which is optimized for solving the problems of storing information in NAS-arrays with up to 8 drives. This model uses the technology of "tiled" magnetic recording (SMR), which allows to achieve high capacity, and the magnetic plates themselves rotate at a speed of 5400 rpm.

The WD WD20EFRX HDD is positioned as a mid-range product designed for use in home/office multi-drive storage connected via a local area network consisting of high-speed cable or wireless connections. Such a drive is not recommended to be used as a system drive, but it will perfectly cope with storing large volumes of working project files, video / photo / audio content of the highest quality and various backups. Therefore, it can be installed as an additional HDD in a multi-purpose home PC, gaming or multimedia system. Demonstrates moderate heat dissipation (2.3 W in Idle mode) and low noise level, which is important for building multi-drive NAS systems with quiet cooling. Proprietary 3D Active Balance Plus balancing technology guarantees performance stability 24/7.

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Model overview based on user reviews  
The WD NasWare Red series is highly regarded for its quiet operation, reliability, and suitability for NAS systems. Users appreciate the cool and efficient performance of models like the 2TB and 4TB, although the 8TB model is noted to be audibly louder and warmer. The drives are praised for their fast access times and low energy consumption, making them ideal for continuous use in NAS environments. However, some users express concerns about the helium technology in larger models, which may affect long-term reliability. Overall, the WD NasWare Red is considered a reliable choice for data storage, especially in NAS setups, with a few users experiencing issues with specific models, but most reporting positive long-term performance.
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The larger the volume, the more noise, heat, and less reliability.
15 October 2017 
2TB model - quiet, cool, reliable, 10 units in operation - 2 have already accumulated over 20,000 hours, the entire surface of the disks is good, with fast access time
4TB model - quiet in standby, barely audible in operation, warm
8TB model - quiet in standby, clearly audible in operation, hot up to 52 degrees
2TB model - quiet, cool, reliable
4TB model - quiet in standby, slightly audible in operation, warm
8TB model - quiet in standby, clearly audible in operation, fast
8TB model and above - the main drawback is helium, it is not eternal and constantly dissipates through the case. Unsuitable for "eternal" storage.
Happy with my choice
5 April 2013 
good quality product
I think the main advantage is that it is optimized for consumer NAS. They behave normally at work and remain cool. This is a very good indicator. This model is cheaper than buying the RE series. They are more reliable in operation than desktop models.
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Andreyuse WD WD10EFRX week
convenient universal HDD
8 July 2013 
I bought this hard drive to install the system, programs, and store work documents. I work with video and graphics, so I needed a large capacity. So far, I'm satisfied with how it performs :)
works fast, quiet, and almost doesn't heat up, fits various needs perfectly, very good capacity.
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Alekseyuse WD NasWare Red few months i recommend it should buy
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