Name: WD50EFRX-68MYMN1 Western Digital Red 5TB 5400RPM SATA 6Gbps 64MB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WD50EFRX-68MYMN1
Price: 584.92 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Red 5TB drive is designed to provide reliable and efficient storage for NAS environments. It fits into 3.5-inch bays and offers a balance of capacity and quiet performance, ideal for homes and small offices managing shared data. Its SATA 6Gbps interface and 64MB cache help maintain steady data flow, making it a practical choice for networked storage setups.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WD50EFRX-68MYMN1

Technical Information
Capacity	5TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	5400 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	1,000,000 hours

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
The Western Digital Red 5TB internal hard drive is built specifically for network-attached storage (NAS) environments. It is commonly used in home or small office NAS setups where reliable storage and quiet operation are essential. Designed with NASware technology, this drive is tailored to improve compatibility and performance in multi-drive systems. Often found in 3.5-inch bays, the WD Red drive suits users needing dependable data storage without high energy consumption or noise. IT professionals, content creators, and small business owners benefit from its balance of capacity and efficiency. Key Features Engineered for small NAS systems with up to 8 bays Optimized 5400 RPM speed for quiet, low-power operation 64MB cache supports smooth multitasking and quick access Advanced error recovery controls reduce drive interruptions Compatible with major NAS brands and operating systems This hard drive is typically deployed in home media servers, backup solutions, and small business NAS units. It provides consistent performance for continuous operation where data availability matters. Users appreciate its quiet operation and reliable data handling during extended uptime.

Use Cases
The WD50EFRX Western Digital Red 5TB hard drive is primarily suited for small to medium-sized NAS systems that require reliable, high-capacity storage optimized for multi-user access. Its design caters to environments where energy efficiency and noise reduction are important, such as home offices and remote workstations managing shared data repositories. How It's Used: Deployment in SMB NAS arrays to centralize file storage and backup operations for collaborative teams. Integration into media servers for streaming high-definition content with consistent throughput. Utilization in remote office setups requiring scalable networked storage with quiet operation. Support for virtualization environments where steady data flow and NAS compatibility improve workload performance. Incorporation into small data clusters for archiving and file-level redundancy across distributed sites. This drive supports operational efficiency by balancing capacity and low power consumption, which helps reduce cooling needs and operational costs. Its compatibility with NAS systems ensures scalable storage that can grow with evolving network demands without compromising on data accessibility or system stability.

WD50EFRX-68MYMN1 Western Digital Red 5TB 5400RPM SATA 6Gbps 64MB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive

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