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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

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speedIntelliPower
  • Cache memory64 MB
  • 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.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $223.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 6 TB
Higher than about 75% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $37.33 per TB
Cheaper than about 73% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineRed
Model nameWD60EFRX
Total capacity6 TB
Recommended useFor NAS systems
Performance
Rotational speedIntelliPower
Storage
Cache memory64 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.1 mm
Maximum width101.6 mm
Maximum length1470 mm

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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