WD30EFRX-20PK - Western Digital Red 3TB 5400RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive
SKU: WD30EFRX-20PKBrand: Western DigitalCategory: Storage Devices
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About the WD30EFRX-20PK
Sourced for enterprise IT teams managing enterprise rack server and data-center deployments, the Western Digital WD30EFRX-20PK (WD30EFRX-20PK - Western Digital Red 3TB 5400RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive) is a Storage Devices component matched to OEM specifications. Each unit is verified against manufacturer datasheet revisions and is appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include spindle speed of 5,400 RPM, form factor of 3.5-inch, interface of SATA, data rate of 6 Gb/s, cache of 64MB. Appropriate for OS boot tier (Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu Server, ESXi), application data tier, database log volumes, and tier-2 capacity in mixed-storage clusters. Our procurement team maintains active inventory of the WD30EFRX-20PK and verifies condition, firmware revision, and OEM part-number registry alignment for each unit prior to sale. Stocked units ship same-day on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET. Pro Disk Network applies a 30-day functional warranty and accepts Net 30 / Net 60 terms for qualified business accounts. Free US ground shipping on orders over $150; same-day expedited (UPS Next Day Air, FedEx Priority) available at checkout.
The WD30EFRX-20PK is a Western Digital storage devices component with spindle speed 5,400 RPM, form factor 3.5-inch, interface SATA. Pricing on the WD30EFRX-20PK is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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Reviewed by:Pro Disk Network Engineering Team — . Specifications, compatibility, and pricing for the WD30EFRX-20PK verified against the manufacturer datasheet and our internal lab benchmarks.
Quick Answer: Will the WD30EFRX-20PK work with my RAID controller?
The WD30EFRX-20PK operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the WD30EFRX-20PK ship?
If in stock, the WD30EFRX-20PK ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The WD30EFRX-20PK is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
VMware vSAN Capacity Tier — Used as bulk storage in all-flash and hybrid vSAN clusters. Pair with NVMe cache-tier drives for SLA-grade write throughput at half the cost of all-NVMe.
Veeam Backup Repository — Cost-optimised backup target for Veeam B&R, Rubrik, or Cohesity primary backup tier. RAID 6 over 8–24 drives delivers 100+ TB usable per server.
Splunk Warm/Cold Tier — Appropriate for Splunk warm/cold/frozen indexes where ingest write rates are below 200 MB/s per node. Avoid for hot-tier indexes — use NVMe instead.
File Server / SMB Shares — General-purpose Windows Server / Samba shares for departmental file storage. RAID 5 for capacity, RAID 10 for IOPS-sensitive workloads.
New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier
Pro Disk Network offers the WD30EFRX-20PK across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.
Tier
Discount vs OEM List
Warranty
Best For
New (Sealed OEM)
25–40%
Western Digital manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)
Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)
50–65%
3-year Pro Disk Network warranty
New cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished
75–85%
12-month advance replacement
Capacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh
What is the WD30EFRX-20PK?
The WD30EFRX-20PK is a Western Digital enterprise-grade hard drive with spindle speed 5,400 RPM and form factor 3.5-inch, manufactured by Western Digital. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of WD30EFRX-20PK
Pros
Drop-in replacement for failed array members
Tested in our lab against original equipment specs
Free 30-day return window covers DOA + fit issues
Cons
Not enterprise NVMe — sub-100 µs latency workloads need a different SKU
Bulk capacity is the value play, not raw IOPS
Larger orders may ship via LTL freight (signature required)
Frequently Asked Questions about WD30EFRX-20PK
Is the WD30EFRX-20PK a genuine Western Digital part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every WD30EFRX-20PK as factory-original Western Digital inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Western Digital servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
Will the WD30EFRX-20PK work with my RAID controller?
The WD30EFRX-20PK operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the WD30EFRX-20PK ship?
If in stock, the WD30EFRX-20PK ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the WD30EFRX-20PK?
New WD30EFRX-20PK units carry the full Western Digital manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the WD30EFRX-20PK?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the WD30EFRX series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
WD30EFRX — WD30EFRX - Western Digital Red 3TB 5400RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $168.42
WD30EFRX-60WN4A0 — WD30EFRX-60WN4A0 - Western Digital Red 3TB 5400RPM SATA 6GB/s 64MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $363.78
WD30EFRX-68AX9N0 — WD30EFRX-68AX9N0 - Western Digital Red 3TB 5400RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $434.74
WD30EFRX-68AX9NO — WD30EFRX-68AX9NO - Western Digital Red 3TB 5400RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $363.78
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Storage Devices
How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
Sizing a storage drive correctly is the difference between a system that runs predictably for five years and one that you replace under emergency conditions at 18 months. For the WD30EFRX-20PK, plan capacity around three numbers: working-set size, retention window, and overhead headroom. Working set is the actively-read data — databases, indexes, hot files. Retention window is how long you keep cold data online before tiering off. Overhead headroom should be 25-30%: drives run noticeably slower above 80% utilisation and metadata operations stall above 90%.
Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure
Workload rating — expressed as TB written per year — matters more than raw capacity in choosing the WD30EFRX-20PK for sustained-write workloads. Consumer SATA drives are rated for 55 TB/year; enterprise SATA for 180-550 TB/year; enterprise SAS for 550 TB+/year; mixed-use NVMe for 1-3 PB/year over five years. Match the rating to your sustained write profile, then add 30% headroom.