WD Red Plus

8 TB, 3.5", CMR
248Ratings
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Test reportsGood based on 3 tests
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Product details

The WD Red Plus is an internal hard drive specifically designed for use in NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems. With a storage capacity of 8 terabytes, it provides ample space for extensive data, making it ideal for storing media, backups, and other important files. The hard drive utilizes the SATA III interface with a transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, enabling fast data transfer. Operating at a speed of 5400 RPM, it ensures quiet operation and efficient energy use, making it an excellent choice for continuous operation in NAS environments. The WD Red Plus is equipped with NASware 3.0 technology, which enhances reliability and performance in RAID environments. This hard drive is suitable for operation in systems with up to 8 drive bays and offers a maximum operating temperature of 65 degrees Celsius, highlighting its robustness under various conditions.

  • Optimized for NAS applications with up to 8 drive bays
  • NASware 3.0 technology for improved reliability
  • Quiet operation with a maximum noise level of 29 dB
  • Energy-efficient with a power consumption of only 8.8 watts during operation
  • Cache size of 256 MB for faster data access.

Key specifications

Interface
SATA III
Storage Technology
CMR
Memory Scope of application
NAS
Max. Speed
5400 RPM
Item number
8766619

General information

Manufacturer
WD
Category
Hard drives
Manufacturer no.
WD80EFAX
Release date
23.4.2018

Data storage properties

Memory Scope of application
NAS
Interface
SATA III
Form factor
3.5"
Hard drive height
26mm
Storage capacity
8 TB
Cache
256 MB
Sustained Speed HDD
18.75 MB/s
Max. Speed
5400 RPM
Storage Technology
CMR
Hard disk additional functions
Native command queuing

Operating conditions

Maximum operating temperature
65 °C

Noise emission

Max. noise level
29 dB

Power supply

Power consumption (standby)
0.80 W
Power consumption
8.80 W

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
14.70 cm
Width
10.10 cm
Height
2.61 cm
Weight
715 g

Package dimensions

Length
20.50 cm
Width
13.20 cm
Height
6 cm
Weight
714 g

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Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.HPE
    0,8 %
  • 2.Synology
    0,8 %
  • 4.WD
    1,5 %
  • 5.Seagate
    1,9 %
  • 5.Toshiba
    1,9 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Seagate
    3 days
  • 1.Synology
    3 days
  • 1.WD
    3 days
  • 4.Toshiba
    5 days
  • 5.HPE
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.WD
    2,1 %
  • 2.Synology
    2,3 %
  • 3.Toshiba
    2,9 %
  • 4.Seagate
    3,2 %
  • 5.Dell
    3,7 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingGood73/100
Good63/100
Rank 7 out of 21CHIP OnlineGroße Festplatten im Test: Bis zu 8 TByte Speicher im PCReleaseMay 2015
  • PositiveGute Transferraten
  • PositiveAngemessener Verbrauch
  • PositiveRelativ leise im Betrieb
  • PositiveGünstiger Preis für 6 TB
  • NegativeLangsam im Desktop-PC
  • NegativeHohe Zugriffszeiten

Die Western Digital Red mit 6 TByte Speicher ist zwar keine Leistungsgranate, aber eine ideale und zugleich bezahlbare Grundlage für einen riesigen Netzwerkspeicher. Gerade die niedrige Lautstärke, der angemessene Stromverbrauch und die noch guten Transferraten machen sie zu einem empfehlenswerten Backup- und Medienspeicher.

This test report belongs to a different type: Red (6 TB, 3.5", CMR)
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Very good83/100
PC Games Hardware Logo
PC Games HardwareSingle testReleaseOctober 2014
  • Positivegünstiger Preis
  • Positivesehr leise
  • Negativedurchschnittliche Leistung

Mit ihrem sehr günstigen Preis sowie der soliden Leistung kann die WD sicherlich punkten. Zwar erreicht sie dabei keine top Datenraten aber gemessen am Preis geht das Gesamtpaket sicherlich in Ordnung. Zudem ist sie sehr leise im Betrieb.

This test report belongs to a different type: Red (6 TB, 3.5", CMR)
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HardwareluxxSingle testReleaseAugust 2014
  • Positivehohe Kapazität
  • Positiveniedrige Geräuschentwicklung
  • Positiveniedriger Stromverbrauch
  • Positive24x7-Freigabe

    Abgesehen von Seagates Enterprise-Modell mit 6 TB sind bislang keine weiteren Samples selbiger Kapazitätklasse verfügbar, sodass ein wertende Beurteilung von Western Digitals WD60EFRX angesichts der unterschiedlichen Einsatzgebiete beider 6-TB-Boliden eher unpassend erscheint. Daher versuchen wir die Ergebnisse eher im Kontext der Vorgänger-Generation zu beurteilen...