WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N0
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WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N030013581621491.361.797.372.11
WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N030013351371261.971.416.262.90
WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N030013351371261.971.416.262.90
WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N030012841341011.361.2811.372.95
WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N0300117447991.791.0921.956.10
WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N0300112057480.540.2217.4815.30
WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N0300112057480.540.2217.4815.30
WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N030018829540.470.1137.178.49
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The measurement of the WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N0 should be used.
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The Western Digital WD30EFRX-68AX9N0, also known as WD Red 3TB, is a 3.5-inch hard drive specially designed for use in NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems. It belongs to the WD Red series, which is known for its reliability and performance in RAID and NAS environments. Below you will find a comprehensive description of the technical details, features and areas of application of this hard drive.

General description


The WD WD30EFRX-68AX9N0 is a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive with a storage capacity of 3 TB. It is designed for use in NAS systems and offers a combination of high capacity, reliability and performance. The WD Red series is known for its compatibility and performance in RAID systems, making it the preferred choice for home users and small businesses who want to store and manage data securely.

Technical Details


1. Storage Capacity:
- 3 TB: The hard drive offers a storage capacity of 3 terabytes, which provides ample space for large amounts of data, backup data, and media libraries.

2. Form Factor:
- 3.5 inch: The hard drive has the 3.5 inch form factor used in desktop PCs, NAS systems, and external hard drive enclosures.

3. Interface:
- SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III): The hard drive uses the SATA 6 Gb/s interface (also known as SATA III), which enables a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gbit/s (750 MB/s).

4. Rotational Speed:
- 5400 RPM: The hard drive has a rotation speed of 5400 RPM (revolutions per minute). This speed offers a good balance between performance and noise level, ideal for NAS and RAID applications.

5. Cache Memory:
- 64 MB: The hard drive is equipped with a 64 MB cache. A larger cache memory improves performance by quickly providing frequently accessed data.

6. Average Access Time:
- 15 ms: The average access time is about 15 milliseconds, which describes the time it takes to access a stored data location.

7. Data Transfer Rate:
- Read/Write: The maximum data transfer rate is typically around 150 MB/s to 160 MB/s, depending on conditions and implementation.

8. Power Consumption:
- Power Consumption: When in operation, the hard drive typically requires about 6 to 8 W, while when idle, it consumes about 5 W.

9. Operating Temperature:
- Temperature Range: The hard drive can operate in an operating temperature range of 0°C to 65°C, making it suitable for various deployment environments.

10. Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): The average operating time between failures is typically about 1 million hours, indicating high reliability.

11. RAID Compatibility:
- RAID Optimization: The hard drive is optimized for use in RAID systems, providing improved fault tolerance and data integrity.

Features


1. High Storage Capacity:
- 3 TB storage space: Provides sufficient capacity for large amounts of data, backup data, and extensive media libraries.

2. Performance:
- 5400 RPM: The 5400 RPM rotation speed provides a good balance between performance and noise level, ideal for NAS systems.

3. Cache Memory:
- 64 MB Cache: The cache memory helps improve performance by quickly providing frequently accessed data.

4. RAID Optimization:
- RAID Compatibility: Optimized for use in RAID systems, providing improved data integrity and fault tolerance.

5. Energy Efficiency:
- Optimized Power Consumption: The hard drive is optimized for energy efficiency to minimize power consumption and extend lifespan.

6. Reliability:
- High MTBF: The high MTBF ensures long life and high reliability, making it suitable for business-critical applications.

Application areas


1. NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems:
- Primary use: Ideal for NAS systems that require high capacity and reliability for network storage and data sharing.

2. RAID systems:
- Data integrity: Great for RAID systems that require high fault tolerance and data integrity.

3. Desktop PCs:
- Additional storage: Can be used as additional storage in desktop PCs to store large amounts of data.

4. External hard drive enclosures:
- Portable storage: Can be used in external hard drive enclosures to provide portable storage for data backups and transfers.

5. Backup solutions:
- Data archiving: Suitable for backup and archiving applications where large amounts of data must be backed up regularly.

Summary


The Western Digital WD30EFRX-68AX9N0 is a high-performance 3.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 3 TB and a SATA 6 Gb/s interface. With a 5400 rpm rotation speed, a 64 MB cache and an average access time of 15 ms, it offers balanced performance for NAS and RAID applications. The hard drive is optimized for use in RAID systems and NAS systems, offers high reliability and energy efficiency, and is ideal for data archiving, backup solutions and as additional storage in desktop PCs.
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WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N0 and the compatible operating systems


Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher

Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)

Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N0.

The WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N0 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD30EFRX-68AX9N0 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.




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