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Western Digital
Western Digital WD50EFRX 5TB 5400 RPM 64MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive
A 5 TB 3.5-inch SATA drive built for 1 to 8-bay NAS systems with 5400 RPM and 64 MB cache
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
- Capacity5TB
- RPM5400 RPM
- Cache64MB
- FeaturesStorage for 1 to 8 bay NAS solutions - WD Red is designed sp
- Designed for 1 to 8 bay NAS systems with 24/7 operation
- NASware 3.0 improves compatibility and supports up to 48 TB total capacity
- 3D Active Balance Plus reduces vibration for better reliability in multi-drive setups
- 5 TB capacity with 64 MB cache for large storage needs
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface fits standard 3.5-inch drive bays
WD Red 5TB NAS drive for 1 to 8 bay systems
The WD50EFRX is a 5TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for network-attached storage enclosures that run continuously. It targets home and small-office users who need reliable bulk storage across one to eight drive bays.
Upgrade from desktop drives in multi-bay NAS
Desktop-class drives lack the firmware and vibration controls required for 24x7 multi-drive operation. The jump is worth it when you move from a single-drive backup to a redundant array or when an existing NAS shows vibration-related errors.
Verify SATA power, data cables and bay clearance
Confirm your NAS accepts 3.5-inch drives with a 26.1mm height and provides SATA 6.0Gb/s ports. Check that the chassis can supply adequate cooling for continuous operation and that the drive cage fits the 147mm length.
Highlights
- Designed for 1 to 8 bay NAS systems with 24/7 operation
- NASware 3.0 improves compatibility and supports up to 48 TB total capacity
- 3D Active Balance Plus reduces vibration for better reliability in multi-drive setups
- 5 TB capacity with 64 MB cache for large storage needs
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface fits standard 3.5-inch drive bays
Specifications
| Brand | WD |
|---|---|
| Series | Red |
| Model | WD50EFRX |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 6.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 5TB |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | 64MB |
| Features | Storage for 1 to 8 bay NAS solutions - WD Red is designed specifically for NAS systems that have 1 to 8 drive bays in both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch form factors. The drives are designed and extensively tested for compatibility in the unique 24x7 operating environment and for the demanding system requirements of home and small office NAS. NASware grows to 3.0 - WD Red now supports small NAS systems from 1 to 8 bays thanks to NASware 3.0, which further improves drive compatibility and reliability. At 48 TB of total capacity in an 8 bay system, WD Red expands your NAS experience. 3D Active |
| Usage | For NAS systems |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 26.1mm |
| Width (maximum) | 101.6mm |
| Length (maximum) | 147.00mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.72 kg |
| Package size | 150 × 102 × 25 mm |
Questions about this item
Will the 3.5-inch form factor and 26.1mm height fit my NAS drive bay?
Yes, the drive measures 147.00mm long, 101.6mm wide and 26.1mm high, matching the standard 3.5-inch dimensions used in 1 to 8 bay NAS enclosures.
What is the correct way to install the SATA 6.0Gb/s drive so the NAS recognises all 5TB?
Connect both the SATA data and power cables firmly, then initialise the disk in the NAS operating system before creating any volumes; skipping the initialisation step is the most common reason the full capacity does not appear.
How often should I check the 5400 RPM drive health in a 24x7 NAS?
Run a SMART short test monthly and a long test quarterly; the NASware 3.0 firmware logs vibration and temperature data that the NAS dashboard can alert on before a failure develops.
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