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Western Digital Red Plus WD20EFPX 2TB 3.5" SATA III 5400 RPM 64MB Cache NAS HDD

SKU 11270 Brand Western Digital EAN13 0718037899770
WD Red Plus 2TB NAS HDD with 5400 RPM, SATA III 6Gb/s, 64MB cache. Optimized for 24/7 RAID systems up to 8 bays with 1M hour MTBF, dual-plane balance control, and NASware firmware.
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Device Type Internal HDD
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Capacity 2TB
Storage (SSD & HDD) - RPM (HDD) 5400 RPM
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Interface SATA III
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Cache (HDD) 64MB
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Form Factor 3.5 inch

The Western Digital Red Plus WD20EFPX is a 2TB NAS-optimized hard drive engineered for reliable 24/7 operation in small to medium business and home office environments. Featuring a 3.5-inch form factor, SATA III 6Gb/s interface, and 5400 RPM spindle speed, this drive delivers up to 175 MB/s sustained transfer rates with a 64MB cache buffer. The drive is specifically designed for RAID-optimized NAS systems supporting up to 8 drive bays.

Built with CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology, the WD Red Plus incorporates WD's NASware firmware for enhanced system compatibility and seamless integration across diverse network environments. The drive features dual-plane balance control technology that minimizes vibration and noise in multi-drive configurations, extending drive lifespan and improving overall system reliability. With an impressive 1 million hour MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) rating and support for 600,000 load/unload cycles, this drive is built to handle demanding workloads with 180TB annual endurance rating.

Power efficiency is a key advantage, consuming only 4.8W during active operation and 3.1W at idle, helping reduce heat generation in thermally constrained NAS enclosures. The drive operates reliably across temperatures from 0°C to 65°C and comes with a 3-year limited warranty.

  • 2TB storage capacity for mid-sized NAS deployments
  • 5400 RPM with 175 MB/s sustained transfer rate
  • SATA III 6Gb/s interface with 64MB cache
  • 1 million hour MTBF with 600,000 load/unload cycles
  • NASware firmware for optimized NAS compatibility
  • Dual-plane balance control for reduced vibration and noise
  • Low power consumption: 4.8W active, 3.1W idle, 0.4W standby
  • Supports RAID configurations up to 8 drive bays
  • 3-year limited warranty
Capacity2 TB
Form Factor3.5-inch
InterfaceSATA III (6Gb/s)
Spindle Speed5400 RPM
Cache Size64 MB
Recording TechnologyCMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
Sustained Transfer Rate175 MB/s
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)1,000,000 hours
Workload Rate180 TB/year
Load/Unload Cycles600,000
Non-Recoverable Read Errors1 in 10^14 bits read
Power Consumption (Active)4.8 W
Power Consumption (Idle)3.1 W
Power Consumption (Standby)0.4 W
Operating Voltage5 VDC, 12 VDC
Operating Temperature0°C to 65°C
Storage Temperature-40°C to 70°C
Operating Shock70 G / 2.0 ms
Storage Shock300 G / 2.0 ms
Noise Level (Active)27.0 dB
Noise Level (Idle)23.0 dB
Physical Dimensions (Drive Only)147.07 x 101.6 x 25.91 mm (W x D x H)
Weight (Drive Only)0.57 kg
Warranty3-year limited warranty
NAS OptimizationNASware firmware, optimized for RAID systems up to 8 bays
Special FeaturesDual-plane balance control, vibration reduction, 24/7 operation rated