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Western Digital

Western Digital WD Red WD60EFRX 6TB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-E0YK-SBPZ9

A 6 TB SATA internal hard drive built for NAS systems with IntelliPower speed and 64 MB cache

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity6TB
  • RPMIntelliPower
  • Cache64MB
  • FeaturesThe WD Red family just got bigger Our formula of success has
  • 6 TB capacity supports large NAS volumes
  • IntelliPower motor balances performance and power draw
  • 64 MB cache speeds up frequent data access
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast transfers
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard NAS bays

NAS-ready 6 TB storage

The Western Digital WD Red WD60EFRX is a 6 TB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive built for network-attached storage systems. It delivers 64 MB cache and IntelliPower operation for multi-bay NAS enclosures. The bare-drive packaging suits system integrators and home-lab builders expanding shared storage pools.

Verify SATA power and bay clearance

Confirm your NAS or server has a free 3.5" drive bay and a SATA 6.0Gb/s port with matching power connector. The drive measures 26.10 mm high, 101.60 mm wide and 1470.00 mm long, so check chassis rail spacing before ordering. Ensure the host controller supports 6 TB volumes.

Fits multi-bay NAS, frees smaller bays

Install alongside other WD Red drives to create a redundant array without mixing drive classes. The SATA interface connects directly to standard backplanes or host-bus adapters. Using this capacity in each bay maximises total volume while leaving 2.5" slots open for cache or boot devices.

Highlights

  • 6 TB capacity supports large NAS volumes
  • IntelliPower motor balances performance and power draw
  • 64 MB cache speeds up frequent data access
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast transfers
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard NAS bays

Specifications

BrandWD
SeriesRed
ModelWD60EFRX
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity6TB
RPMIntelliPower
Cache64MB
FeaturesThe WD Red family just got bigger
Our formula of success has led to the growth of WD Red into the highest capacities possible. Available up to 6 TB, WD offers an even broader, more comprehensive portfolio of NAS solutions for our customers with WD Red and WD Red Pro spanning a total of 1 to 16 bays.
NASware grows to 3.0
Built off of our determination to deliver the best NAS experience, NASware 3.0 extends our promise by further optimizing WD Red for the NAS environment with added support for 6 to 8 NAS bays. WD Red now supports small NAS systems from 1 to 8 bays thanks to NASware 3.0
UsageFor NAS systems
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.10mm
Width (maximum)101.60mm
Length (maximum)1470.00mm

Questions about this item

Does the bare WD Red WD60EFRX arrive with cables, mounting screws or a tray, or must they be purchased separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare 3.5" unit only; SATA data and power cables, mounting screws and any drive tray or caddy are not included and must be sourced separately.

What does the IntelliPower label on the WD60EFRX mean for actual spindle speed and power draw in a NAS?

IntelliPower indicates the motor balances rotation speed and power consumption dynamically rather than running at a fixed RPM; the exact speed varies with workload and thermal conditions inside the enclosure.

How does the 64 MB cache on the WD60EFRX affect real-world throughput when the drive is installed in a multi-bay NAS?

The 64 MB buffer absorbs burst writes and reorders read requests, helping sustain throughput during concurrent RAID rebuilds or streaming workloads across multiple bays.

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