Western Digital WD Red NAS Hard Drive - 6TB - 3.5 inch SATA 6Gb/s CMR (DEMO)

The Western Digital WD Red NAS Hard Drive (WD60EFAX-DEMO) is a 6TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed specifically for NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems. With NASware 3.0 firmware and CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology, it delivers reliable performance for home and small business NAS environments. This demo unit offers the same specifications as the retail version at a reduced cost.

Advantages

Optimized for NAS systems with up to 8 bays, this drive provides a workload rate of 180 TB/year and an MTBF of 1,000,000 hours. The 5400 RPM class spindle speed and 64 MB cache ensure efficient data transfer, while low power consumption (5.3W read/write) and quiet operation (23 dBA idle) make it ideal for always-on environments.

Suitable for

• Home and small business NAS systems (up to 8 bays)
• File sharing, media streaming, and backup applications
• Users seeking a cost-effective demo unit with full performance

Key specifications

• Capacity: 6 TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Cache: 64 MB
• Spindle Speed: 5400 RPM Class
• Recording Technology: CMR
• Workload Rate: 180 TB/year
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• NAS Compatibility: Up to 8-bay
• Firmware: NASware 3.0
• Power Consumption (Read/Write): 5.3 W
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 65°C
• Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Shock Resistance (Operating): 30 G (2ms)
• Noise Level (Idle): 23 dBA
• Advanced Format: Yes
• Native Command Queuing: Yes

Recommendations

This demo drive is perfect for budget-conscious users who need reliable NAS storage. Ensure your system supports 3.5-inch SATA drives and check compatibility with your NAS enclosure.