WD Red Plus 3TB

The WD Red Plus 3TB hard drive is one of the high load internal HDDs for NAS systems. The 3.5" format is designed primarily for desktop PCs and data centres. One of the most important parameters is clearly the rotational speed of the HDD. The 5400 RPM RPM should meet the needs of most ordinary PC users. You can look forward to a total data capacity of 3000 GB. The storage features a 128 MB memory cache. You can link the Western Digital hard drive and other hardware is facilitated through the SATA III interface.

WD Red Plus 3TB Hard Drive Key Features

• Read speed up to 175 MB/s and write speed up to 175 MB/s
• 128 MB memory cache
• Western Digital 3.5" drive fits into classic larger bays
• Standard power consumption is 4,8 W, while in stand-by mode it makes 0.4 W
• It communicates with a PC or other devices through the SATA III interface

Other Hard Drive Features

Platter hard disks have a notably special construction. Inside the drive there is a mechanism with moving platters accompanied by disk read/write heads. These moving parts can be damaged by a shock or impact, but this weak point is well-compensated by an excellent price/storage capacity ratio. The important criterion that affects the speed of a hard drive is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). In case of the WD Red Plus 3TB, you get 5400 RPM revolutions per minute. This is a popular option for home PCs preferred by users who don't require high performance. System responsivity and overall stability is also determined the embedded buffer memory known as cache. The Western Digital platter drive includes a 128 MB cache that stores the last data inputs for their speedy reading.

Connecting the Western Digital Hard Disk

If you want to mount the WD Red Plus 3TB in your laptop or other device, it must be equipped with a 3.5" slot. All communication with the computer happens through the SATA III interface, boasting a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. The technology is one of the most popular HDD data transfer options available and delivers a speed of 600 MB/s.