When your business data grows faster than you can copy it, you need a drive that never slows you down. The Western Digital Red Pro (WD6002FFWX-RFB) 6TB 7200RPM 128MB 3.5″ Hard Drive is built for medium-to-large NAS systems, delivering reliable, high-speed storage that keeps your files accessible and safe around the clock.
Usages of a 6TB Hard Drive
Ideal for 8-to-16-bay NAS enclosures, this drive stores backups, shared work files and virtual machine images, letting multiple users retrieve data simultaneously without bottlenecks. It fits seamlessly into daily workflows, from routine document archiving to intensive media editing projects.
Benefits of Western Digital Hard Drive
- Seamless integration: NASware 3.0 ensures the drive works smoothly with existing network hardware.
- Vibration resilience: 3D Active Balance Plus and hardware vibration compensation keep performance steady in multi-drive bays.
- Data protection: Multi-axis shock sensor and dynamic fly-height technology safeguard against accidental impacts.
- RAID confidence: Error recovery controls prevent drive drop-out during RAID operations.
- Long-term peace of mind: A five-year limited warranty backs the drive for years of dependable use.
Western Digital Hard Drive
Choosing this drive means you avoid the compromises of desktop-grade disks in a NAS environment. Its firmware is tuned for continuous operation, so you get consistent speeds even under heavy load. The extended thermal-cycle burn-in testing guarantees each unit can handle the heat and vibration typical of busy server rooms, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
The drive also supports Acronis True Image WD Edition, making cloning, backup and secure erasure straightforward. Whether you are expanding storage capacity or building a new NAS, the drive’s 7200 RPM speed and 226 MiB/s sustained transfer rate deliver the responsiveness your team expects.
Key Features of a 6TB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 6 TB. Massive storage for growing business data sets.
- Speed: 7200 RPM. Fast rotation for quick read/write operations.
- Buffer: 128 MB. Large cache reduces latency during heavy access.
- Interface: Serial ATA III. Modern connection for reliable data transfer.
- Transfer rate: 226 MiB/s. Consistent performance for demanding applications.
- Power idle: 5.8 W. Low energy use when the drive is not active.
- Shock tolerance (operating): 65 G. Handles sudden movements without data loss.
- Temperature (operating): 5 - 60 °C. Works safely within typical server room conditions.
- Weight: 720 g. Sturdy yet manageable for installation.
- Dimensions: 147 mm × 101.6 mm × 26.1 mm. Fits standard 3.5″ drive bays.
Specifications
| Features |
| HDD sustained transfer rate | 226 MiB/s |
| HDD interface transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Storage drive buffer size | 128 MB |
| Type | HDD |
| Interface | Serial ATA III |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD capacity | 6 TB |
| Power |
| Start-up current | 1.79 A |
| Operating voltage | 5 / 12 V |
| Power consumption (idle) | 5.8 W |
| Power consumption (read) | 9.1 W |
| Power consumption (write) | 9.1 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 1 W |
| Operational conditions |
| Non-operating shock | 300 G |
| Operating shock | 65 G |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 60 °C |
| Sustainability |
| Sustainability certificates | RoHS |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight | 720 g |
| Depth | 147 mm |
| Height | 26.1 mm |
| Width | 101.6 mm |
| Packaging data |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Logistics data |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717050 |
| Other features |
| Compliance certificates | RoHS |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 5 - 60 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
