WDC WD40EFRX-68N32N0
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD40EFRX-68N32N0 | 4001 | 316 | 141 | 136 | 0.94 | 1.24 | 11.14 | 3.17 |
| WDC WD40EFRX-68N32N0 | 4001 | 301 | 134 | 121 | 1.41 | 1.54 | 9.87 | 2.85 |
| WDC WD40EFRX-68N32N0 | 4001 | 296 | 121 | 116 | 2.22 | 2.05 | 5.24 | 2.36 |
| WDC WD40EFRX-68N32N0 | 4001 | 173 | 66 | 74 | 0.98 | 1.23 | 8.42 | 3.33 |
The measurement of the WDC WD40EFRX-68N32N0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD40EFRX-68N32N0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD40EFRX-68N32N0 should be used.
The Western Digital WD40EFRX-68N32N0 is an internal hard drive from the WD Red series by Western Digital. This series is specially designed for use in NAS systems (Network Attached Storage) and other continuously operating environments. The WD40EFRX-68N32N0 offers high reliability and performance for use in demanding storage solutions.
Technical details:
- Capacity: 4 TB (terabytes).
- Form factor: 3.5 inches.
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s).
- Speed: 5400 RPM.
- Cache: 64 MB.
- Average access time: Approximately 8.9 ms.
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 1 million hours.
- Operating temperature: Typically between 0°C and 65°C.
- Dimensions: Approx. 147 mm x 101.6 mm x 26.1 mm.
- Weight: Approximately 710 grams.
Features:
- High Capacity: At 4TB, this hard drive offers a generous amount of storage space, ideal for large amounts of data that need to be stored in NAS systems or as a main storage device.
- 5400 RPM: The hard drive runs at 5400 RPM, making it energy efficient and keeping noise levels low while still providing sufficient performance for most NAS applications.
- SATA III interface: Support for the SATA III interface enables a data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer.
- 64 MB Cache: The 64 MB cache improves hard drive performance by storing frequently accessed data, thereby reducing access times.
- NASware 3.0 Technology: This special technology from Western Digital optimizes the hard drive for NAS systems and offers improved reliability, performance and compatibility in multi-running NAS environments.
- Enhanced Reliability: The hard drive is designed for 24/7 operation and offers high reliability with features such as error correction and vibration-tolerant design to ensure long-term data security.
- Power saving features: Designed to minimize power consumption, which is especially important for continuous operation in NAS systems.
Areas of application:
- NAS systems: Particularly suitable for NAS systems where reliability and continuous operation are crucial. The WD40EFRX-68N32N0 is designed for RAID configurations and continuous use in multi-user environments.
- Home Server: Ideal for use in home servers where it can store large amounts of data and make it available for access from multiple devices.
- Data backup: The high capacity and reliability make them an excellent choice for backup solutions where large amounts of data must be reliably backed up.
- Multimedia Storage: Good for storing large media files such as videos, photos and music, especially when large storage volume is required.
- Data Archiving: Useful for long-term storage of archive data that needs to be accessed regularly but is not constantly accessible.
Summary:
The Western Digital WD40EFRX-68N32N0 is a 4 TB internal hard drive from the WD Red series that was designed for use in NAS systems and other continuously operated environments. With a SATA III interface, a speed of 5400 RPM and a 64 MB cache, it offers reliable performance and high capacity. The NASware 3.0 technology optimizes the hard drive for use in NAS systems, while its reliability and energy efficiency make it an excellent choice for continuous operation and large amounts of data. It is ideal for NAS systems, home servers, data backup, multimedia storage and data archiving.
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WDC WD40EFRX-68N32N0 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 WD40EFRX-68N32N0.
The WDC WD40EFRX-68N32N0 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD40EFRX-68N32N0 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.