Western Digital
Western Digital 6 TB Red Plus 3.5" 5400 RPM 64 MB Cache 2 in 1 accessory
A 6 TB 3.5-inch drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 64 MB cache, built for up to 8-bay NAS and 180 TB yearly workload
- Designed for 24/7 NAS operation with NASware firmware
- Handles up to 180 TB per year workload rate
- CMR technology ensures reliable RAID rebuilding performance
- 64 MB cache accelerates frequent data access
- Fits up to 8-bay NAS enclosures for scalable storage
6 TB CMR drive for NAS
This 3.5 inch internal hard drive uses conventional magnetic recording and spins at 5400 RPM with a 64 MB cache. It connects through a SATA interface and is built for continuous operation in multi-bay enclosures. The firmware is tuned for compatibility with common NAS operating systems.
Suits small business and home NAS users
Buyers who need a drive rated for up to eight bays and a workload rate of 180 TB per year will find the specifications match. The 5400 RPM speed and CMR technology support RAID rebuilding and file systems such as ZFS. Builders who require higher spindle speeds or a drive validated for more than eight bays should look elsewhere.
Fits standard 3.5 inch drive bays
The drive mounts in any tray or cage that accepts a 3.5 inch SATA hard drive and draws power from a standard SATA power connector. No special cabling or controller is required beyond a SATA port on the host or RAID card. Using CMR technology leaves the write path free from the latency penalties associated with shingled recording.
Highlights
- Designed for 24/7 NAS operation with NASware firmware
- Handles up to 180 TB per year workload rate
- CMR technology ensures reliable RAID rebuilding performance
- 64 MB cache accelerates frequent data access
- Fits up to 8-bay NAS enclosures for scalable storage
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Does my NAS need a SATA port to use this 3.5" 5400 RPM drive?
Yes, the drive connects through a standard SATA interface, so your NAS must provide a free SATA data and power connector for each 3.5" bay you populate.
Can I mix this 6 TB CMR drive with older SMR drives in the same 8-bay NAS?
The drive uses CMR technology and NASware firmware for broad compatibility, but mixing recording technologies in one RAID array is not recommended for consistent rebuild performance.
How can I verify the drive is staying within its 180 TB/yr workload rating after installation?
Check the SMART attribute for total host writes; divide that value by the power-on hours and multiply by 8760 to see the annualised workload rate.
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