WD Red Plus 6TB NAS Hard Drive - Built for 24/7 Network Storage

The WD Red Plus WD60EFPX delivers 6TB of reliable storage capacity specifically engineered for small to medium business NAS environments and power users. This 3.5-inch internal hard drive features 256MB cache and SATA 6Gb/s interface, providing the performance and reliability required for RAID-optimized multi-bay NAS systems.

NASware 3.0 Technology for Optimized Performance

Western Digital's exclusive NASware 3.0 technology fine-tunes drive parameters to match NAS system workloads, increasing both performance and reliability. This purpose-built drive handles the continuous operation demands of always-on NAS environments, unlike standard desktop drives that aren't designed for 24x7 usage.

Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) for Data Integrity

Featuring CMR technology, this drive ensures reliable data storage and retrieval without the performance limitations of SMR drives. The 5400 RPM spindle speed combined with 180 MBps internal data rate delivers balanced performance for multi-user access and mixed workload scenarios.

Advanced Vibration Protection and Balance Control

The 3D Active Balance Plus technology significantly improves balance in multi-drive systems, reducing excessive vibration and noise that can degrade performance over time. This enhanced dual-plane balance control extends drive lifespan and maintains consistent performance in thermally challenged NAS enclosures.

RAID-Ready with Error Recovery Control

Engineered specifically for RAID configurations, this drive includes error recovery control to reduce failures within multi-bay NAS systems. The drive operates reliably in temperatures from 0°C to 65°C, with shock tolerance of 70g during operation and 250g when non-operating.

Power Efficient Design for Lower Operating Costs

Despite using less power than previous models, the WD Red Plus maintains plenty of bandwidth for demanding NAS workloads. This power efficiency reduces operating costs and minimizes heat generation, critical for multi-drive configurations.

Technical Specifications

Type
Hard Drive - Internal

Capacity
6 TB

Form Factor
3.5"

Interface
SATA 6Gb/s

Data Transfer Rate
600 MBps

Internal Data Rate
180 MBps

Buffer Size
256 MB

Spindle Speed
5400 rpm

Features
Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
Advanced Format technology
3D Active Balance Plus
24x7 continuous operation
Conventional magnetic recording (CMR)
NASware 3.0 technology

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C

Max Operating Temperature
65 °C

Shock Tolerance (operating)
70 g @ 2 ms

Shock Tolerance (non-operating)
250 g @ 2 ms

Sound Emission
23 dBA

Dimensions (W x D x H)
101.6 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm

Weight
570 g

Manufacturer Warranty
3-year warranty

• Type Of Drive: HDD
• Physical Drive Size: 3.5
• Connection: SATA III
• Capacity: 6TB
• Drive Classification: NAS
• Packaging: OEM