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Western Digital 3.5 inch internal hard drive with silver metal casing

Western Digital

Western Digital 6TB 2 in 1 accessory

SKU CH-9DM0-AV2E1

A 6 TB 3.5" SATA drive for up to 8-bay NAS with 5640 RPM, 128 MB cache and 180 TB/yr workload rating

  • 6 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5640 RPM spindle speed enables steady streaming
  • 128 MB cache accelerates frequent file access
  • 180 TB per year workload rating suits 24/7 NAS use
  • NASware firmware ensures compatibility with up to 8-bay systems

NAS storage for small business

The Western Digital 6TB WD Red Plus is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for NAS enclosures that support up to eight bays. It spins at 5640 RPM with a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface and 128 MB cache, using CMR technology for consistent write performance. The drive is rated for a 180 TB per year workload rate and includes NASware firmware for broad NAS compatibility. It is designed for 24x7 operation in small to medium business environments.

Suits multi-bay NAS; not for portable use

This drive suits users building or expanding a RAID or ZFS array in a stationary NAS that runs continuously. It is not intended for laptop upgrades, external enclosures without NAS-grade cooling, or systems that require lower power draw or silent operation. Buyers needing higher single-drive capacity can choose larger models in the same series, while those wanting solid-state speed should consider a different storage class.

Fits 3.5-inch bays with SATA power and data

Installation requires a standard 3.5-inch drive bay, a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector from the host system. The drive frees up M.2 slots for caching or boot devices and leaves PCIe lanes available for other expansion cards. Its 180 TB yearly workload rating helps maintain array health during frequent rebuilds or heavy file sharing.

Highlights

  • 6 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5640 RPM spindle speed enables steady streaming
  • 128 MB cache accelerates frequent file access
  • 180 TB per year workload rating suits 24/7 NAS use
  • NASware firmware ensures compatibility with up to 8-bay systems

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What NAS enclosure do I need to install this 3.5" SATA drive?

You need a NAS chassis with an empty 3.5-inch drive bay that provides a SATA data connector and SATA power connector; the drive fits up to 8-bay systems.

Will this CMR drive rebuild correctly in a ZFS RAID array alongside my existing WD Red Plus drives?

Yes, the CMR recording technology and NASware firmware are designed for RAID rebuilds on ZFS and other file systems in 24×7 NAS environments.

How can I verify the drive is healthy after installing it in my NAS?

Check the NAS SMART dashboard for zero reallocated sectors, zero pending sectors, and a workload rate below 180 TB per year during normal operation.

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