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Mar 27, 2022 11:24 AM

6TB WD Red Plus 5640 RPM SATA 3.5" NAS Hard Disk Drive w/ SD Cashback

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Various Retailers have 6TB WD Red Plus 5640 RPM SATA 3.5" NAS Hard Disk Drive (WD60EFZX) on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

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  • Western Digital
    • To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout).
  • Adorama
  • Amazon
    • Usually ships within 1 to 2 months.
About the Product
  • Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate
  • NASware firmware for compatibility
  • Small or medium business NAS systems in a 24x7 environment
  • Built for optimum NAS compatibility
  • 3D Active Balance Plus
Warranty
  • Includes a 3-year limited warranty w/ purchase

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Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is the best price we've seen for this hard drive, $4 less than our previous lowest priced Frontpage deals, most recently in December 2021. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 4.6 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 2,400 customer reviews
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Various Retailers have 6TB WD Red Plus 5640 RPM SATA 3.5" NAS Hard Disk Drive (WD60EFZX) on sale for $99.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member toolmaker69 for finding this deal

Available from:
  • Western Digital
    • To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout).
  • Adorama
  • Amazon
    • Usually ships within 1 to 2 months.
About the Product
  • Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate
  • NASware firmware for compatibility
  • Small or medium business NAS systems in a 24x7 environment
  • Built for optimum NAS compatibility
  • 3D Active Balance Plus
Warranty
  • Includes a 3-year limited warranty w/ purchase

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is the best price we've seen for this hard drive, $4 less than our previous lowest priced Frontpage deals, most recently in December 2021. -StrawMan86
  • About this product:
    • 4.6 out of 5 stars rating at Amazon based on over 2,400 customer reviews
  • About this store:

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Mar 27, 2022 4:18 PM
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CliftonSantiagoMar 27, 2022 4:18 PM
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Quote from JohnnyH4723 View quoted comment :
Wish the 8tb was on sale
While not apples to apples, the Blue 8TB can still be purchased for 130:

https://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WD40EZAZ-5400RPM-Internal/dp/B09KMGQG5Y/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2SD0B... [amazon.com]
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Mar 27, 2022 4:18 PM
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alchemistaMar 27, 2022 4:18 PM
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I'm surprised $/GB hasn't dropped as fast as it used to.
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Mar 27, 2022 4:46 PM
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lockntrossMar 27, 2022 4:46 PM
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Quote from sweetemotion View quoted comment :
I need a Nas installed in our home office. I've been looking around at Synology and QNAP but the prices are ridiculously high. Is there another option that is more price friendly?
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Mar 27, 2022 4:51 PM
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beowulf7Mar 27, 2022 4:51 PM
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Quote from CliftonSantiago View quoted comment :
While not apples to apples, the Blue 8TB can still be purchased for 130:

https://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WD40EZAZ-5400RPM-Internal/dp/B09KMGQG5Y/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2SD0B... [amazon.com]
But isn't that SMR instead of CMR?
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Mar 27, 2022 5:01 PM
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whostoblameMar 27, 2022 5:01 PM
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Thanks OP, picked up 3 (max) for my new UnRAID server build. Moving over from freeNAS let's see the hype for UnRAID
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Mar 27, 2022 5:20 PM
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CliftonSantiagoMar 27, 2022 5:20 PM
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Quote from beowulf7 View quoted comment :
But isn't that SMR instead of CMR?
According to the Reddit thread on that deal, no. While other blues are SMR, the 8TB is CMR.

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc...cmr_12999/
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Mar 27, 2022 5:42 PM
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DAHobbsMar 27, 2022 5:42 PM
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Western Digital 6TB WD Red NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, SMR, 256MB Cache, 3.5" - WD60EFAX $89.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MYL7...2DPQDT12H0
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Mar 27, 2022 5:43 PM
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DAHobbsMar 27, 2022 5:43 PM
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Western Digital 4TB WD Red Plus NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 128 MB Cache, 3.5" -WD40EFZX $69.99 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VH8C...C5F674878J
Last edited by DAHobbs March 27, 2022 at 10:55 AM.
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Mar 27, 2022 5:43 PM
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tommyson30Mar 27, 2022 5:43 PM
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if you have points with discover card, you can save another $10
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Mar 27, 2022 5:49 PM
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SonicTronMar 27, 2022 5:49 PM
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Amazon did a price adjustment for me, I had this exact drive delivered yesterday
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Mar 27, 2022 5:53 PM
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DeltaronMar 27, 2022 5:53 PM
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Western Digital has a cashback offer, but some reviews on WD said WD's packaging is poor so I take it most people are ordering from Amazon?

I think it's worth paying $10 more for the CMR 6 TB over the SMR one.
Quote from tommyson30 View quoted comment :
if you have points with discover card, you can save another $10
If you're eligible which I'm not.

Strangely I was able to do the $10 off locker pickup promo a second time in this account, but another account which never has used locker pickup is ineligible for the $10 locker promo. Who qualifies for Amazon's promos rarely makes sense. Normally I'd buy from WD directly to avoid Amazon, but it seems people don't trust WD's packaging.
Last edited by Deltaron March 27, 2022 at 10:55 AM.
Mar 27, 2022 6:36 PM
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andy20Mar 27, 2022 6:36 PM
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Is this will work for NVR?
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Mar 27, 2022 6:57 PM
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ElatedWalrus2609Mar 27, 2022 6:57 PM
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For raw storage it would be OK. I doubt you need something as stout as a WD Red drive. The 5400 RPM platter is not going to be great for real time editing in higher bit rates. This drive is built for NAS functions, it will work as a stand-alone in a USB enclosure as any SATA drive will, but for the reasons I already sated I would go with a 7200 RPM drive or even better a SSD with a USB 3.0 or better interface.
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Mar 27, 2022 7:01 PM
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tommyson30Mar 27, 2022 7:01 PM
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Quote from Deltaron View quoted comment :
Western Digital has a cashback offer, but some reviews on WD said WD's packaging is poor so I take it most people are ordering from Amazon?

I think it's worth paying $10 more for the CMR 6 TB over the SMR one.

If you're eligible which I'm not.

Strangely I was able to do the $10 off locker pickup promo a second time in this account, but another account which never has used locker pickup is ineligible for the $10 locker promo. Who qualifies for Amazon's promos rarely makes sense. Normally I'd buy from WD directly to avoid Amazon, but it seems people don't trust WD's packaging.
yes Dont buy directly from WD, if you have to return, it will take a least 1 month to get your money back, they got my DOA drive on Feb 23, and I still have not seen my refund
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Mar 27, 2022 7:47 PM
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leo_1999Mar 27, 2022 7:47 PM
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Quote from ionbdybrdr View quoted comment :
i have a synology with 4 bays and 2x 4 tb drives already. Is it a problem if i complete my bays with 2x 6tbs?
My two cents: If you do not do RAID, I believe you can add any size/any rpm speed HD into your synology. If RAID, it is better to use same size, same rpm speed HD, but it is not mandatory also.
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