WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 | 2000 | 410 | 186 | 177 | 1.26 | 1.00 | 6.77 | 3.06 |
| WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 | 3001 | 300 | 132 | 123 | 1.37 | 1.41 | 7.85 | 2.91 |
| WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 | 3001 | 202 | 92 | 83 | 0.65 | 0.88 | 14.58 | 4.30 |
| WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 | 3001 | 176 | 77 | 65 | 1.35 | 1.40 | 8.04 | 2.99 |
| WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 | 3001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 should be used.
The WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0, also known as WD Red 3TB, is a hard drive from Western Digital that is specifically designed for use in NAS (Network Attached Storage) and RAID systems. Here is a comprehensive description of the technical details, features and application areas of this hard drive:
Technical details
1. Model name: WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0
2. Typ: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
3. Capacity: 3 TB (terabytes)
4. Form factor: 3.5 inches
5. Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III)
6. Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
7. Buffer size: 64 MB cache
8. Average access time: About 8.9 ms
9. Data transfer rate:
- Max. transfer rate: Up to 150 MB/s
10. Power consumption:
- Operation: About 6.8 watts
- Idle: About 4.0 watts
- Standby: About 0.8 watts
11. Noise level:
- Operation: Approximately 30 dB(A)
- Idle: Approximately 29 dB(A)
12. Operating temperature: 0°C to 65°C
Functions
1. 5400 RPM: The 5400 RPM rotation speed provides balanced performance and energy efficiency, ideal for NAS systems that run continuously and rely on quiet operation.
2. SATA III Interface: Supports SATA 6 Gb/s interface for fast data transfer rates and improved performance compared to older SATA standards.
3. 64MB Cache: The large cache memory helps reduce data access times and improve overall hard drive performance.
4. NASware Technology: Engineered with Western Digital's NASware technology to optimize performance and reliability in NAS systems. This includes features such as error correction, improved data integrity, and better performance in RAID configurations.
5. Energy Efficiency: Low power consumption during idle and standby mode helps reduce operating costs and extend battery life in NAS systems.
6. Vibration Management: Designed to minimize vibration and optimize operation in multi-bay NAS systems to extend hard drive life.
Areas of application
1. NAS systems: Ideal for use in Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems that require continuous availability and high reliability.
2. RAID configurations: Well suited for RAID configurations as it is optimized to operate in a multiple disk environment.
3. Backup solutions: Perfect for storing and backing up large amounts of data in a NAS environment.
4. Multimedia storage: Suitable for storing media content such as photos, videos and music in a central location.
5. Home and Office Applications: Useful for use in home and office NAS systems for file sharing and data backup.
Reliability and durability
1. Data Integrity: Equipped with NASware technology to improve data integrity and security in NAS environments.
2. Heat Dissipation: Designed for efficient heat dissipation to prevent overheating and extend the life of the hard drive.
3. Warranty: Typically 3 years limited warranty, depending on the dealer and specific warranty terms.
Compatibility
- Operating systems: Compatible with Windows, macOS and popular Linux distributions.
- Devices: Works in devices that support a 3.5" SATA port, including NAS systems, desktop computers, and external enclosures.
Summary
The WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 (WD Red 3TB) is a reliable 3 TB HDD specifically designed for use in NAS systems and RAID configurations. With a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, a SATA III interface and 64 MB cache, it offers a good balance between performance, energy efficiency and capacity. NASware technology improves reliability and performance in multi-bay environments, making it an excellent choice for data backup, media storage and network file sharing.
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WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 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-68EUZN0.
The WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.