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expiredPolishDude posted Aug 11, 2022 11:42 PM

4TB WD Red Plus NAS 5400 RPM CMR 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

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Newegg has 4TB WD Red Plus NAS 5400 RPM CMR 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (WD40EFZX) on sale for $69.99 when you apply promo code W4BBV9256 in your cart. Shipping is free.

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Specs:
  • Interface: SATA
  • Cache Size: 128 MB
  • Disk Speed (RPM): 5400rpm
  • Designed with CMR technology for small or medium-sized businesses in RAID-optimized NAS systems with up to 8 bays. Perfect for handling increased workloads, including expanded OS compatibility and ZFS.
  • Recording Technology: CMR

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  • About this deal:
    • This price matches our previous FP Deal.
    • Rated 4.4 out of 5 eggs from over 420 reviews.
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Newegg has 4TB WD Red Plus NAS 5400 RPM CMR 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (WD40EFZX) on sale for $69.99 when you apply promo code W4BBV9256 in your cart. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member PolishDude for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • Interface: SATA
  • Cache Size: 128 MB
  • Disk Speed (RPM): 5400rpm
  • Designed with CMR technology for small or medium-sized businesses in RAID-optimized NAS systems with up to 8 bays. Perfect for handling increased workloads, including expanded OS compatibility and ZFS.
  • Recording Technology: CMR

Editor's Notes

Written by oceanlake
  • About this deal:
    • This price matches our previous FP Deal.
    • Rated 4.4 out of 5 eggs from over 420 reviews.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional details and discussion.

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Aug 12, 2022 03:29 PM
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someones1Aug 12, 2022 03:29 PM
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At some point someone found that some of the WD Red 5400 RPM drives were actually 7200 rpm drives. I don't see this one on the list.

Why that's important: if you're adding these to your NAS and you have other WD Reds that are actually 7200 rpm, you'll probably be slowing down the array.
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Aug 12, 2022 03:51 PM
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Frugal-DealsAug 12, 2022 03:51 PM
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Can I use these in a desktop for backup storage or are they really only meant for NAS devices?
Aug 12, 2022 04:22 PM
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tu1820Aug 12, 2022 04:22 PM
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Quote from Frugal-Deals :
Can I use these in a desktop for backup storage or are they really only meant for NAS devices?
I believe you can, but from what I understand they're designed to run 24/7, so they might not like you powering it off and on every day or multiple times per day. Also there's some differences how they deal with potentially bad sector (TLER). I'd probably only use it in a desktop that's running almost 24/7 anyway.
Aug 12, 2022 05:26 PM
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schwinn8Aug 12, 2022 05:26 PM
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Quote from johnnybegoode :
I bougth one WD Red Plus 4TB and also a Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS220j on Amazon at (-32%) $149.59
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0855LMP81
My only concern with the DS220j is that, as per the first Q&A on the Amazon page, the RAM is not upgradable, so you're stuck with the 512MB it has, and the latest OS requires 1GB. Doesn't that make this device basically obsolete? Is that why the price has dropped on this model?

I was looking for the DS220+ for this reason, but the price is double on that, unfortunately...
Aug 12, 2022 05:42 PM
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regcustomer88Aug 12, 2022 05:42 PM
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Looking to make a home/smallBiz storage solution for my videos.
Do you guys recommend synology (2-bay) or some other free nas software with 2 drives to make my own system? Any links or forums that can help me find the right solution, please guide.
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Aug 12, 2022 07:04 PM
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Quote from schwinn8 :
My only concern with the DS220j is that, as per the first Q&A on the Amazon page, the RAM is not upgradable, so you're stuck with the 512MB it has, and the latest OS requires 1GB. Doesn't that make this device basically obsolete? Is that why the price has dropped on this model?

I was looking for the DS220+ for this reason, but the price is double on that, unfortunately...
My post in the Synology thread...

I purchased a DS120j which has inferior specs to this and it runs the latest software (7.2) just fine, I'm sure this will work without any issues. It's not meant to be some power house but for a entry unit into NAS it is pretty well regarded.
Aug 12, 2022 08:53 PM
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schwinn8Aug 12, 2022 08:53 PM
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Quote from PolishDude :
My post in the Synology thread...

I purchased a DS120j which has inferior specs to this and it runs the latest software (7.2) just fine, I'm sure this will work without any issues. It's not meant to be some power house but for a entry unit into NAS it is pretty well regarded.
Good to know, thanks for the clarification!

So why does Synology supposedly say the latest is not usable on <1GB RAM? Did you do something special to get it to install, is the info just incorrect?

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Aug 12, 2022 11:21 PM
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DoobieBrotherAug 12, 2022 11:21 PM
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Quote from PolishDude :
Yes, said 1 to 2 days so I am still waiting
Just be sure you verify the value of the "gift card (not a price adjustment)" and spend it quickly. I had one that was about a year old from the great NoEgg rebate scandal that was "invalid" when I tried to divest myself form those crooks. It was bad enough I was not getting the prepaid Visa card due me but offered a useless store gift card that was invalid. That was the final straw for me. Never again NoEgg. This was years before the returns scandal Gamer Nexus pointed out last year and the GPU scandal from this month.
Last edited by DoobieBrother August 12, 2022 at 04:39 PM.
Aug 13, 2022 06:50 PM
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ChrisP5464Aug 13, 2022 06:50 PM
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The reviews of DOA or the drives failing after minimal use should be Alarming!
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Aug 13, 2022 07:00 PM
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Aug 13, 2022 07:00 PM
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Quote from DoobieBrother :
Just be sure you verify the value of the "gift card (not a price adjustment)" and spend it quickly. I had one that was about a year old from the great NoEgg rebate scandal that was "invalid" when I tried to divest myself form those crooks. It was bad enough I was not getting the prepaid Visa card due me but offered a useless store gift card that was invalid. That was the final straw for me. Never again NoEgg. This was years before the returns scandal Gamer Nexus pointed out last year and the GPU scandal from this month.
Thanks for the heads up, I already used it!
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Aug 13, 2022 07:02 PM
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Quote from schwinn8 :
Good to know, thanks for the clarification!

So why does Synology supposedly say the latest is not usable on <1GB RAM? Did you do something special to get it to install, is the info just incorrect?
It automatically installed when I was setting it up, even got an update today to the newest 7.1xxd and still works fine. This one is quad core and faster ram so I think it should be okay but I only am using it to save photos and videos so my needs are pretty basic.
Aug 14, 2022 06:49 PM
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MxChrisAug 14, 2022 06:49 PM
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I upgraded to a Synology 920+ so I picked up 4 of these from Amazon "Used, very good" for $59/ea. I was fully prepared to return them if they had too much use but they were manufactured 3 months prior to me buying them and have been running steady for a couple months now with no issues. At the time there wasn't a price like this going, I'd definitely buy at $70 but I don't regret my purchase. Great drives!
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