Customer Reviews for WD - Red 1TB Internal SATA NAS Hard Drive for Desktops
Customer Rating
4
WD20EFRX-68AX9N0
on January 22, 2023
Posted by: zsolt
I have a quite old, but still excellent WD20EFRX-68AX9N0. Is it a WD Red PLUS product? I can't find this product number in the list.
Written by a customer while visiting Western Digital
Customer Rating
5
Fast and very easy to setup
on June 19, 2023
Posted by: charles0101010
Just bought 2 4tb to use with synology ds223 using raid 1. Been using it almost half year and had no problems with both hdd they are fast.
Written by a customer while visiting Western Digital
Customer Rating
5
My first PLeX dedicated drives.
on August 5, 2023
Posted by: Ominous Nefarious
Two WD40EFRX were put into PLeX server 7-3-15. Now they still run but along side eight WD80EFAX drives. Each drive has a MyBook B.U. drive. I have not lost a single drive or had a single problem. As with ANY electronic device the first thing I made absolutely sure of was the presence of a Power Supply that has 33% more GOLD power than the power requirements of the whole of all the parts that make up the Device, in this case a Server. I also back that Power Supply up with clean power that only a quality U.P.S. can provide, less ripple, less brown outs (the real killer/not black outs) less PROBLEMS!
☆Second I make sure that proper amount of + AND - CFM flow drains the heat from the server....anyone can just slap some fans in a P.C. and say they have proper heat management and many will slap a few extra fans in and say they REALLY have proper heat management. NO, bad user, BAD!! This is not how heat management worx! Read a book or a forum post from someone that does understand proper heat management and get that heat soak out of your drives!
With just these two important steps well taken care of my hard drive longevity has made insane increases.
Just like any "Review Collection" many people don't seem to take into account that you have absolutely no way of verifying the credentials or even just experience or wisdom of the post's owners. In my R.C. touring car Racing career and P.A./Home/Auto Audiophile hobby/second biz experience i ALWAYS started with fantastic power supply and heat removal! Amplifiers should provide MORE watts than the speakers they drive and the gains turned down to achieve zero THD for example. No one does this anymore, everyone just follows the person in front of them with blinders and blames anyone and everyone else they can when a problem arises.
Written by a customer while visiting Western Digital
Customer Rating
2
Poor
on December 22, 2023
Posted by: Me44
Mine are all failing after very little use 3yrs on
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from Western DigitalBy SM OLS, December 27, 2023
Hello,
We're sorry to hear your user experience with the WD Red Plus Internal Drives and appreciate your time for providing this review.
Based on your concern, if the drive is not showing up on the computer then it could be due to insufficient power supply to the drive for operation. To isolate the cause of the drive failure, it is recommended to connect the drive as secondary storage via SATA port to the computer and check the drive for any damage or defect.
We recommend connecting the drive as secondary storage via SATA port to the computer, to test the health of the drive using Western Digital Dashboard for Windows.
"Western Digital Dashboard: How to Install and Use" https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/31759#subject2
If the test is unfortunately inconclusive and you just purchased the drive then you should be able to return it to the place of purchase. However, if you are past their return policy, you can create an RMA through WD and replace the drive under warranty if necessary.
"How to Get an RMA to Replace a Defective Product, Obtain a Power Supply, or USB Cable for a WD Product": https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10336
All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. Please contact us via the phone to ensure an overall good experience with Western Digital. We'd be happy to help.
Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Written by a customer while visiting Western Digital