--- product_id: 47929558 title: "WD Red 3TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD30EFRX" brand: "western digital" price: "β‚©592928" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Western Digital" url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/47929558-wd-red-3tb-3-5-inch-nas-internal-hard-drive store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # 3TB storage capacity RAID error recovery tech 5400 RPM optimized for NAS WD Red 3TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD30EFRX **Brand:** western digital **Price:** β‚©592928 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”΄ Power your NAS with WD Red β€” storage that works as hard as you do! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WD Red 3TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD30EFRX by western digital - **How much does it cost?** β‚©592928 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/47929558-wd-red-3tb-3-5-inch-nas-internal-hard-drive) ## Best For - western digital enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted western digital brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Robust 3TB Capacity:** Ample storage to future-proof your data needs and keep your digital life effortlessly organized. - β€’ **Optimized RAID Support:** Advanced error handling minimizes downtime and maximizes data integrity in RAID setups. - β€’ **Seamless NAS Integration:** Engineered with NASware tech for flawless compatibility and continuous 24/7 operation. - β€’ **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Low-noise design ensures your workspace stays peaceful without sacrificing reliability. - β€’ **Shock-Resistant Durability:** Built to withstand physical shocks, protecting your critical data from unexpected bumps. ## Overview The WD Red 3TB NAS Internal Hard Drive is a 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s drive spinning at 5400 RPM, designed specifically for continuous NAS operation. Featuring NASware technology for enhanced compatibility and RAID error recovery, it delivers reliable, quiet, and shock-resistant storage optimized for small business and professional home environments. ## Description Rely on WD Red 3TB NAS drive, designed for continuous NAS use. NASware tech optimizes error handling, shock-proof, quiet design delivers reliable, long-lasting storage. Review: 24x7 quiet, fast and reliable performance for desktops and 1-8 bay NAS - Price purchased Β£127.07 The drive information on desertcart the drives are described as only tested for NAS with 1-5 drive bays. However, on a support page it clarifies that the Red series are tested for 1-8 bay NAS and there is also a link to a NAS compatibility list [desertcart won't allow this link]. To find it search for "Compatibility list for the WD Red NAS Hard Drive id=9758" in Google without the quote marks. This appears to have been tested for the latest drives with NASWare 3.0 although I have been using 4 mirrored pairs of NASWare 2.0 drives without any issues. In NAS systems with 24x7 operation vibration is a factor in terms of reliability which is why NASWare 2.0 drives were recommended for drive enclosures of no more than 5 drives. NASWare 3.0 drives improved on the ability to manage the effect of vibration on the drives and this is why they increased rated these newer drives for up 8 drives per NAS enclosure. I had the opportunity to purchase the retail drive at the same price as the OEM drive so I was able t compare what you get in comparison to buying the OEM version of the drive. Looking at reviews of the OEM version of this drive there has been some confusion about whether the extra cost is worth it. To clarify what the differences were I rang Western Digital support. They told me that different countries have different warranty periods. Red series drives in the USA have a 12-month warranty and then you pay a little extra to add the extra warranty. I have bought more than 10 of the Red series of various sizes 3TB, 4TB and 6TB OEM. Each of these drives have registered for 3-year warranties. WD support suggested that desertcart sourced their OEM drives from different countries and that about 50% of them would register as OEM and only have 12 month’s warranty. desertcart identifies that the drives only come with a 12-month warranty unless you pay for more, (not an option for the 4TB drive), so if you register one and it only gives you a 12 -month warranty you have no grounds to complain. So in summary spending the extra Β£14.00 for the retail version gives you the peace of mind of knowing that you definitely have a three-year warranty. It also comes with drive screws and standard retail packaging. The OEM drives generally come with plastic mounts, on either end, to isolate them from damage to the containing boxes. The retail version plastic support mounts are on the side running the full length of the drive see photos. I think whether you purchase this retail version or opt for the OEM version depends on whether you need a set of screws to mount the drive and more importantly whether you are willing to take the risk that you may end up with a drive which only registers a 12-month warranty. I would suggest that buying OEM drives directly from desertcart, as opposed to buying from a Market Place seller, might increase the chance of getting a three-year warranty and a safely packaged drive. In terms of performance these drives run quietly and quickly. They have a variable speed between 5,400-5,900rpm. So these are not the fastest drives, which are the black series, but seem to perform quickly in everyday use for Desktop (Windows 10 & 8.1), and NAS (Network Attached Storage). Review: Perfect NAS drives - Although I haven't had access to the full range of Western Digital's colour-coded drives, I am able to compare the Caviar Reds to Caviar Greens. Both are aimed to have minimal power draw with good capacity, and both deliver with a tiny 4-5W typical, both are available in 3tb capacities, and both will deliver solid transfer speeds for large files of around 150mb/sec for a continuous transfer of a single large file (no fragmentation). However, the Reds are intended more specifically for NAS use, and while the justification for the extra cost is no immediately apparent when looking at the numbers, the big difference with the Red drives is that they are far more responsive (much lower average seek time) than Greens, making them ideal for accessing lots of small files, or for working in a shared environment, which will bog down the Green drives. Also, unlike the Green drives the Reds are designed to spin continuously and avoid parking the read/write heads, while still retaining the same low power consumption, while the greens will attempt to rest components in order to achieve the same results for lower cost. The result however is that a Green drive will be less efficient if it is actually under heavy load, and will suffer greater wear on its components in such cases. Which brings me neatly to the final factor, and the one that truly convinced me; the three year warranty. If you're going to be using as a backup device then the last thing you want is a drive with a poor warranty, for something so sensitive I believe it's better to spend the small amount of extra cash for the extra peace of mind, even if it's just to know that you won't have to shell out if the drive does fail. So to conclude; even for non NAS use I would probably spring for more Red drives so long as they remain only slightly more expensive, however the difference in price does waver, so your choice may not be as easy, but if it's close enough, or you know you need reliability under heavy use, then the Reds are the drives to get. ## Features - Rely on the re WD Red. The NAS hard drive was developed for the NAS storage system and designed for continuous operation - With the integrated NASware technology, the internal hard drive is the performance for your NAS thanks to its compatibility, upgrade brightness and re - Thanks to the RAID troubleshooting protocols, your NAS system has been successful. The NAS hard drive optimises any error and thus avoids skipping in the NAS - The Western Digital hard drive impresses not only with its high performance, the WD Red is also shockproof and quiet. It reaches workloads of up to 180 TB/year - Box contents: Western Digital WD Red internal hard drive 3 TB (3.5 inch, NAS hard drive, 5400 rpm, SATA 6 Gbit/s, NASware technology, for NAS systems in continuous operation), red ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008JJLW4M | | Best Sellers Rank | 15,191 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 40 in Internal Hard Drives | | Box Contents | 1 x Western Digital RED 3TB 3.5IN SATA6 | | Brand | Western Digital | | Brand Name | Western Digital | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 64 | | Color | Red | | Compatible Devices | Mac compatibility | | Connectivity technology | SATA | | Customer Package Type | standard | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 22,243 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 215 Megabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 3 TB | | Digital storage capacity | 3 TB | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum or steel, rare earth elements | | Form Factor | 3.5-inch | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00718037799674, 00806291843742 | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-600 | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM | | Hard disk description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard disk interface | Serial ATA-600 | | Hard-Drive Size | 3 TB | | Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | PC; Mac | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 36.8L x 25.8W x 6.7Th centimetres | | Item Part Number | WD30EFRX | | Item Weight | 13.1 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Western Digital | | Manufacturer Part Number | WD30EFAX | | Media Speed | 3TB WD WD30EFAX Red NAS 5400RPM 64MB | | Model Name | WD30EFAX RED | | Model Number | WD30EFRX | | Network Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Warranty | 12 | | Read Speed | 147 Megabytes Per Second | | Specific Uses For Product | Personal | | UPC | 609459330074 718037799674 806291843742 013201012406 012300418959 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Western Digital - **Colour:** Red - **Compatible devices:** Mac compatibility - **Connectivity technology:** SATA - **Digital storage capacity:** 3 TB - **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard disk interface:** Serial ATA-600 - **Hard disk size:** 3 TB - **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive ## Images ![WD Red 3TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD30EFRX - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71BVVChsu3L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the warranty 12m as stated by amazon (which they also confirmed by email to me) or 3y as normally offered by WD?** A: Just a point of note - I had one of these very recently replaced under warrant by WD after 20 months - they sent me a replacement after a couple of weeks - but you should be aware they send recertified drives and not those with the WD red stickers but recertified stickers - so you get lower grade drives from WD under warranty **Q: NOTE: These are shipping without the three year warranty. WD website says 'OUT OF REGION'.** A: Just to confirm that the OEM drives sold by Amazon only have a 12 month warranty. Western Digital Support are refusing to honour the 3 year warranty on a drive I purchased directly from Amazon (Amazon EU S.a.r.l.) in September 2015. BUYER BEWARE! **Q: Why is only 1.99TB available? I can't allocate the rest.** A: It depends how the drive has been partitioned. To see the full size of the drive with one partition you need to partition the drive using GPT. You can then format it with NTFS, EXT or whatever you fancy. Alternatively you can use the traditional MBR partitioning style and allocate a maximum of 2GB to each partition. **Q: Is this drive okay to use in a PC, or only in an NAS?** A: Perfectly fine to use in a PC, it's designed for continuous use hence why it's targeted at the NAS ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 24x7 quiet, fast and reliable performance for desktops and 1-8 bay NAS *by N***Y on 6 March 2016* Price purchased Β£127.07 The drive information on Amazon the drives are described as only tested for NAS with 1-5 drive bays. However, on a support page it clarifies that the Red series are tested for 1-8 bay NAS and there is also a link to a NAS compatibility list [Amazon won't allow this link]. To find it search for "Compatibility list for the WD Red NAS Hard Drive id=9758" in Google without the quote marks. This appears to have been tested for the latest drives with NASWare 3.0 although I have been using 4 mirrored pairs of NASWare 2.0 drives without any issues. In NAS systems with 24x7 operation vibration is a factor in terms of reliability which is why NASWare 2.0 drives were recommended for drive enclosures of no more than 5 drives. NASWare 3.0 drives improved on the ability to manage the effect of vibration on the drives and this is why they increased rated these newer drives for up 8 drives per NAS enclosure. I had the opportunity to purchase the retail drive at the same price as the OEM drive so I was able t compare what you get in comparison to buying the OEM version of the drive. Looking at reviews of the OEM version of this drive there has been some confusion about whether the extra cost is worth it. To clarify what the differences were I rang Western Digital support. They told me that different countries have different warranty periods. Red series drives in the USA have a 12-month warranty and then you pay a little extra to add the extra warranty. I have bought more than 10 of the Red series of various sizes 3TB, 4TB and 6TB OEM. Each of these drives have registered for 3-year warranties. WD support suggested that Amazon sourced their OEM drives from different countries and that about 50% of them would register as OEM and only have 12 month’s warranty. Amazon identifies that the drives only come with a 12-month warranty unless you pay for more, (not an option for the 4TB drive), so if you register one and it only gives you a 12 -month warranty you have no grounds to complain. So in summary spending the extra Β£14.00 for the retail version gives you the peace of mind of knowing that you definitely have a three-year warranty. It also comes with drive screws and standard retail packaging. The OEM drives generally come with plastic mounts, on either end, to isolate them from damage to the containing boxes. The retail version plastic support mounts are on the side running the full length of the drive see photos. I think whether you purchase this retail version or opt for the OEM version depends on whether you need a set of screws to mount the drive and more importantly whether you are willing to take the risk that you may end up with a drive which only registers a 12-month warranty. I would suggest that buying OEM drives directly from Amazon, as opposed to buying from a Market Place seller, might increase the chance of getting a three-year warranty and a safely packaged drive. In terms of performance these drives run quietly and quickly. They have a variable speed between 5,400-5,900rpm. So these are not the fastest drives, which are the black series, but seem to perform quickly in everyday use for Desktop (Windows 10 & 8.1), and NAS (Network Attached Storage). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect NAS drives *by M***S on 4 June 2013* Although I haven't had access to the full range of Western Digital's colour-coded drives, I am able to compare the Caviar Reds to Caviar Greens. Both are aimed to have minimal power draw with good capacity, and both deliver with a tiny 4-5W typical, both are available in 3tb capacities, and both will deliver solid transfer speeds for large files of around 150mb/sec for a continuous transfer of a single large file (no fragmentation). However, the Reds are intended more specifically for NAS use, and while the justification for the extra cost is no immediately apparent when looking at the numbers, the big difference with the Red drives is that they are far more responsive (much lower average seek time) than Greens, making them ideal for accessing lots of small files, or for working in a shared environment, which will bog down the Green drives. Also, unlike the Green drives the Reds are designed to spin continuously and avoid parking the read/write heads, while still retaining the same low power consumption, while the greens will attempt to rest components in order to achieve the same results for lower cost. The result however is that a Green drive will be less efficient if it is actually under heavy load, and will suffer greater wear on its components in such cases. Which brings me neatly to the final factor, and the one that truly convinced me; the three year warranty. If you're going to be using as a backup device then the last thing you want is a drive with a poor warranty, for something so sensitive I believe it's better to spend the small amount of extra cash for the extra peace of mind, even if it's just to know that you won't have to shell out if the drive does fail. So to conclude; even for non NAS use I would probably spring for more Red drives so long as they remain only slightly more expensive, however the difference in price does waver, so your choice may not be as easy, but if it's close enough, or you know you need reliability under heavy use, then the Reds are the drives to get. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Things are improving *by A***X on 22 June 2013* I was deeply perturbed by the recent bad reports of Amazon's frustration free packaging, and of the apparently high incidence of drive failures. Decided to risk it anyway, and all has gone well so far. I bought two drives from Amazon (not a reseller), and am pleased to say Amazon appears to be learning. The package was delivered in an Amazon box by Royal Mail Parcelforce, although it lacked the old "shrink-wrap" internal containment, and used scrunched up brown paper to secure the drives in the big box. The drives themselves were still in WD's boxes, with their plastic supports isolating them from damage. So perhaps Amazon has learned about jiffy bags not working. The drives themselves are simply the best I've ever had. Fast, responsive, very little waiting time, even when the drives are "parked". And best of all, they are so quiet, I have to strain to hear them spin up. They've been running for two weeks now, so no sudden death experiences either. They are used as regular drives in a PC, but as the PC is often on for 12 hours a day, I figured these would be a better bet than WD "green" drives (my 3 year old 1Tb green drives were still running fine, but I needed the extra space). I'm cautiously optimistic they will run for many years, but as always, backups of important data is the only way to guarantee not losing it. EDIT: almost 18 months later, and both drives are still running perfectly. No glitches, no errors, no failure to respond. These remain the best drives I have ever bought. 2nd EDIT: OK, it's getting on for 3 years now, with my PC in use eight hours a day, every day, on AVERAGE. That's 8,000 hours-ish. And all is well. Relieved to have bought a good pair. 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