Western Dig. WD Red Plus 4TB Internal NAS HDD SATA III 3.5" (WD80EFPX-68C6CN0) For Sale

Western Dig. WD Red Plus 4TB Internal NAS HDD SATA III 3.5
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Western Dig. WD Red Plus 4TB Internal NAS HDD SATA III 3.5" (WD80EFPX-68C6CN0):
$199.00

WESTERN DIGITAL 4TB WD RED PLUS NAS HARD DRIVE


3.5” SATA HDD — CMR — 5400 RPM — 256MB CACHE


Brand: Western Digital

Series: WD Red Plus

Model: WD40EFPX

Capacity: 4TB

Form Factor: 3.5-Inch

Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s

Recording Technology: CMR

Cache: 256MB

Speed: 5400 RPM

UPC: 718037899794


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CONDITION — OPEN BOX


BRAND NEW • NEVER USED • OPEN BOX


This item is being sold as Open Box.


The drive is brand new and has never been used or installed.


The original packaging has been opened, but the hard drive itself remains unused.


Please review all listing photographs carefully for the exact condition, packaging, labels, and included contents.


You will receive the actual item shown in the photographs unless otherwise specifically stated.


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★ KEY FEATURES


BUILT FOR NAS SYSTEMS


The WD Red Plus WD40EFPX is designed specifically for NAS environments where reliability, compatibility, and continuous operation matter.


Western Digital positions the Red Plus line for:


• Home NAS systems

• Home offices

• Power users

• Small businesses

• Medium-sized businesses

• RAID-based storage systems

• File sharing

• Backup systems

• Media servers

• Network storage applications


The WD40EFPX is designed for RAID-optimized NAS systems with up to 8 drive bays. (Western Digital)


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4TB STORAGE CAPACITY


With 4TB of formatted capacity, this drive provides substantial storage for:


• Documents

• Photos

• Video libraries

• Backups

• Media servers

• Business files

• Surveillance archives

• Network storage

• RAID arrays


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CMR RECORDING TECHNOLOGY


The WD40EFPX uses CMR — Conventional Magnetic Recording.


CMR is especially important in NAS and RAID environments because it provides more predictable sustained write performance than SMR-based drives during:


• RAID rebuilding

• Large file transfers

• Continuous writes

• Backup operations

• Multi-drive NAS workloads


Western Digital specifically identifies the WD40EFPX as a CMR drive. (Western Digital Documents)


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256MB CACHE


The WD40EFPX includes a 256MB cache, helping improve data handling and responsiveness during sustained NAS and storage workloads.


Cache Size: 256MB (Western Digital Documents)


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5400 RPM DRIVE SPEED


The WD40EFPX operates at 5400 RPM, balancing:


• Power efficiency

• Lower heat output

• Quiet operation

• Reliability

• NAS-focused performance


This makes it particularly well suited for always-on storage systems where efficiency and thermals matter.


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SATA 6 GB/S INTERFACE


The drive uses the industry-standard:


SATA 6 Gb/s INTERFACE


This provides broad compatibility with supported:


• NAS enclosures

• Desktop computers

• Servers

• Storage arrays

• RAID controllers

• SATA backplanes


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UP TO 180 MB/S TRANSFER RATE


Western Digital rates the WD40EFPX for internal transfer speeds of up to approximately:


180 MB/s


Actual performance will vary depending on system configuration, controller, workload, RAID setup, and file characteristics. (Marketing Studio)


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DESIGNED FOR 24/7 NAS ENVIRONMENTS


WD Red Plus drives are engineered for network-attached storage applications requiring dependable operation over extended periods.


Western Digital rates this model for:


• 180TB/year workload rate

• 1,000,000-hour MTBF

• Up to 8-bay NAS systems

• NAS/RAID-focused operation (Western Digital)


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NASWARE TECHNOLOGY


WD Red Plus drives are designed around Western Digital’s NAS-focused firmware ecosystem to help optimize compatibility, reliability, and performance in supported NAS and RAID environments.


This type of drive is specifically intended for environments where multiple drives may operate simultaneously inside a shared enclosure.


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RAID-OPTIMIZED STORAGE


The WD40EFPX is well suited for common RAID and NAS configurations such as:


• RAID 0

• RAID 1

• RAID 5

• RAID 6

• RAID 10

• JBOD

• ZFS-based storage

• Home and small-business NAS platforms


Actual RAID support depends on the NAS enclosure, motherboard, operating system, or RAID controller being used.


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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS


Brand: Western Digital

Series: WD Red Plus

Model: WD40EFPX

Capacity: 4TB

Form Factor: 3.5-Inch

Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s

Connector: SATA

Recording Technology: CMR

Drive Speed: 5400 RPM

Cache: 256MB

Maximum Internal Transfer Rate: Up to 180MB/s

NAS Bay Support: Up to 8 bays

Workload Rating: 180TB/year

MTBF: 1,000,000 hours

Advanced Format: Yes

Native Command Queuing: Yes

Operating Temperature: 0°C to 65°C

Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C

Dimensions: Approximately 5.79” x 4.00” x 1.03”

Weight: Approximately 570g / 1.26 lb

Manufacturer Limited Warranty Class: 3 Years

UPC: 718037899794 (Western Digital Documents)


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IDEAL FOR


This drive is a strong choice for:


• Synology NAS systems

• QNAP NAS systems

• ASUSTOR systems

• TerraMaster systems

• TrueNAS builds

• Unraid systems

• Home servers

• Media servers

• Plex storage

• Backup arrays

• Small-business file servers

• RAID storage systems

• Desktop systems requiring reliable bulk storage


Compatibility should always be confirmed with your specific NAS, motherboard, enclosure, or controller before purchase.


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IMPORTANT — PLEASE REVIEW BEFORE PURCHASING


Please carefully review all listing photographs, condition information, model numbers, capacity, interface, form factor, and compatibility requirements before purchasing.


The photographs are considered part of the item description and show the actual condition and/or contents of the item being offered unless otherwise specifically stated.


OPEN BOX CONDITION


This drive is listed as:


BRAND NEW • NEVER USED • OPEN BOX


The packaging has been opened, but the drive itself has never been installed or used.


Please review the photos for the exact cosmetic condition of the packaging and drive.


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IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTICE


The WD40EFPX is a 3.5-inch SATA NAS hard drive.


Before purchasing, verify that your system supports:


• 3.5-inch hard drives

• SATA interface

• 4TB drive capacity

• Your intended RAID configuration

• Your NAS manufacturer’s compatibility requirements

• Appropriate SATA power and data connections


Not every NAS enclosure or older computer supports every capacity or model.


Please verify compatibility with your system before purchasing.


If you are unsure about the drive, label, connector, or dimensions, please message us through before purchasing. We are happy to provide additional photos or information from the actual item.


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BUY WITH CONFIDENCE


The Shamrock Exchange has built a strong reputation on through accurate listings, dependable service, careful shipping, and standing behind the products we sell.


We make every effort to inspect, photograph, and describe our merchandise accurately so buyers know exactly what they are purchasing.


We stand behind the products we sell.


If an issue arises, please contact us through Messages. We will work with you to reach a fair and reasonable resolution.


We take pride in:


• Accurate and detailed listings

• Honest condition descriptions

• Careful packaging and shipping

• Responsive customer service

• Professional handling of legitimate issues

• Standing behind the merchandise we sell


Our goal is to provide the level of service buyers expect from an established and highly regarded seller, from purchase through delivery and after-sale support.


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RETURNS & CUSTOMER SERVICE


Because this is electronic data-storage equipment, we ask buyers to carefully review the listing, photographs, model number, specifications, and compatibility before purchasing.


PLEASE CONTACT US THROUGH MESSAGES BEFORE OPENING A RETURN WHENEVER POSSIBLE.


We understand that legitimate issues can occur, and we will work with you when there is a genuine problem with the item or transaction.


Returns are handled in accordance with the listing terms and applicable buyer protections, including situations where:


• The item is materially different from the listing description

• The incorrect item was shipped

• The item arrives with an undisclosed issue

• A seller-related mistake occurred


For situations involving:


• Ordering the wrong drive

• NAS incompatibility

• SATA incompatibility

• Purchasing the wrong capacity

• Purchasing the wrong form factor

• No longer needing the item

• Changing your mind after purchase


please contact us first so we can review the circumstances and determine whether a reasonable resolution is available.


The Shamrock Exchange is a small independent business, and unnecessary electronic returns can create significant shipping, handling, and depreciation costs. We simply ask buyers to verify compatibility and communicate with us before initiating a return whenever possible.


Any approved return should be sent back in the same condition in which it was received, with all packaging and included materials where applicable.


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RETURN VERIFICATION


Serial numbers, model numbers, manufacturing information, security markings, and other identifying information may be recorded prior to shipment for inventory and return verification.


Returned merchandise must match the item originally shipped.


Installation damage, connector damage, component swapping, label alteration, modification, physical damage after delivery, or return of a different drive may affect the resolution available and may be documented through ’s seller-protection process.


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WE STAND BEHIND WHAT WE SELL


The Shamrock Exchange is a small independent business committed to providing accurate descriptions, careful packaging, responsive communication, and professional customer service.


If you have any questions regarding this Western Digital WD Red Plus WD40EFPX 4TB hard drive, its condition, specifications, or compatibility, please contact us through Messages before purchasing.


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