WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 ATA Device | 3001 | 336 | 156 | 130 | 0.72 | 1.88 | 6.32 | 2.10 |
| WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 ATA Device | 3001 | 229 | 100 | 94 | 0.61 | 1.26 | 8.11 | 3.28 |
| WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 ATA Device | 3001 | 193 | 85 | 79 | 0.99 | 1.02 | 11.44 | 3.74 |
The measurement of the WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 ATA Device should be used.
The Western Digital WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 is a 3 TB hard drive that belongs to the WD Red series. This hard drive is specifically designed for NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems and RAID arrays, offering robust performance and reliability for continuous operation. Here is a detailed description of the model, including technical details, features and application areas:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 3 TB (terabytes)
2. Form factor:
- 3.5 inches (standard form factor for desktop and NAS hard drives)
3. Interface:
- SATA III (6 Gb/s), backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s)
4. Speed:
- 5,400 rpm (revolutions per minute)
5. Cache:
- 64MB cache
6. Average access time:
- About 8.9 ms (milliseconds)
7. Transfer rate:
- Maximum transfer rate: Up to 150 MB/s (depending on usage and connection)
8. Operating temperature:
- Typically 0°C to 65°C
9. Noise level:
- Operation: Approximately 30 dB
- Idle: Approximately 25 dB
10. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- About 1 million hours
11. Energy consumption:
- Idle: Approximately 6.8 W
- Operation: Approximately 8.4 W
12. Vibration tolerance:
- Designed to handle vibration and high loads, typically found in RAID and NAS systems
Features
1. NAS optimization:
- The WD Red series is specifically optimized for NAS systems and offers features such as NASware 3.0 that improve reliability and performance in multi-user environments.
2. Low speed:
- With a speed of 5,400 rpm, the hard drive offers quiet and energy-efficient operation, ideal for continuous use in NAS systems.
3. High capacity:
- With 3 TB of storage space, it offers enough room for large amounts of data, backup data and media files.
4. Reliability:
- The high MTBF of about 1 million hours and the robust design make the hard drive suitable for 24/7 operation in NAS systems.
5. Energy efficiency:
- The WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 offers good energy efficiency, making it a suitable choice for systems that operate around the clock.
6. Vibration resistance:
- Designed to minimize vibration and optimize performance in RAID and NAS environments.
7. TRIM support:
- Supports TRIM command for better performance and longer life when used in certain configurations.
Areas of application
1. NAS systems:
- Ideal for use in NAS systems as it is optimized for continuous operation and features NASware 3.0 which increases system reliability.
2. RAID arrays:
- Well suited for RAID arrays as the hard drive is designed for higher load and vibration tolerance.
3. Data archiving:
- Ideal for storing large amounts of data, including backup data and archive files.
4. Multimedia storage:
- Useful for storing and managing large media files such as videos and photos.
5. Home server:
- Can be used in home servers that require high storage capacity and reliability.
6. Long-term data storage:
- Suitable for long-term storage of important data due to its reliability and high capacity.
Summary
The Western Digital WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 is a 3 TB hard drive from the WD Red series that was specifically designed for use in NAS systems and RAID arrays. With a rotation speed of 5,400 rpm, a 64 MB cache and a SATA III interface, it offers a good balance between capacity, performance and energy efficiency. The hard drive is optimized for continuous operation and offers features such as NASware 3.0 for improved reliability and performance. It is ideal for storing large amounts of data, backup solutions, multimedia storage and long-term archiving.
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WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 ATA Device 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 ATA Device.
The WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD30EFRX-68EUZN0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.