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product_id: 511610323
title: "Western Digital 4TB WD Red Plus NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 256 MB Cache, 3.5\" -WD40EFPX"
brand: "wd"
price: "A$479"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Wd"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/511610323-western-digital-4tb-wd-red-plus-nas-internal-hard-drive
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
---

# 5400 RPM energy-efficient spin 4TB massive storage SATA 6 Gb/s ultra-fast interface Western Digital 4TB WD Red Plus NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" -WD40EFPX

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** A$479
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your data game with WD Red Plus — NAS storage that means business.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Western Digital 4TB WD Red Plus NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" -WD40EFPX by wd
- **How much does it cost?** A$479 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/511610323-western-digital-4tb-wd-red-plus-nas-internal-hard-drive)

## Best For

- wd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Generous 256MB Cache:** Boosts data access speeds for efficient file sharing and archiving
- • **RAID-Ready Reliability:** Advanced error recovery controls to minimize data loss and system failures
- • **Energy-Efficient 5400 RPM:** Balances power consumption with reliable performance for 24/7 NAS uptime
- • **Optimized for NAS Systems:** Specifically tested for seamless multi-bay NAS compatibility up to 8 bays
- • **Silent Multi-Drive Operation:** Engineered noise and vibration protection for smooth, quiet performance in busy NAS setups

## Overview

The Western Digital 4TB WD Red Plus NAS Internal Hard Drive (WD40EFPX) is a 3.5-inch mechanical HDD designed specifically for NAS environments with up to 8 bays. Featuring a 5400 RPM spin speed, SATA 6 Gb/s interface, and 256 MB cache, it delivers reliable, energy-efficient performance with RAID error recovery and noise/vibration protection to ensure data integrity and quiet operation in multi-drive systems.

## Description

Packed with power to handle NAS environments in home offices up to medium-sized businesses, WD Red Plus is ideal for helping protect, archive, and share valuable data in NAS systems with up to 8 bays. WD Red Plus NAS drives give you the flexibility, versatility, and confidence you need for your important home and work files.

Review: Perfect fit for my wd cloud ex2 ultra - Good
Review: Great service WD - Good

## Features

- Compatibility: Unlike desktop drives, these drives are specifically tested for compatibility with NAS systems for optimum performance.
- Error Recovery Controls: WD Red Plus NAS hard drives are specifically designed with RAID error recovery control to help reduce failures within the NAS system.
- Noise and Vibration Protection: Designed to operate solo, desktop drives typically offer little or no protection from the noise and vibration present in a multi-drive system. WD Red Plus drives are designed to thrive in multi-bay NAS system environments.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BDXSK2K7 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,450 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #55 in Internal Hard Drives |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Colour | Red |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,865) |
| Date First Available | 15 October 2022 |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Hard Drive Interface | SATA 6 GB/s |
| Hard Drive Size | 4 TB |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 14.7 x 10.2 x 2.6 Centimeters |
| Item Height | 1.03 Inches |
| Item Weight | 570 g |
| Item Width | 4 Inches |
| Item model number | WD40EFPX |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 0.19 Grams |
| Net Quantity | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Lithium Ion Cells | 1 |
| Number of Lithium Metal Cells | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 14.71 x 10.16 x 2.61 cm; 570 g |
| Series | WD Red Plus |
| Voltage | 1 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Western Digital
- **Colour:** Red
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, NAS
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 4 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** SATA 6 GB/s
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Data Recovery Service

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this WD Red drive backed by WD's 3-year limited warranty? I don't see it in the product description.**
A: I had an issue with some of the WD Red drives I had purchased through Amazon...
I had a failure and contacted WD for replacement under warranty...  
I was told that the drive I had only had a one year warranty period not the three year.
The drive serial number started with WD and that indicated it was a drive from a single disk NAS..  those have only a one year warranty
Where the other drives carry the 3 year.  
What is the difference in the drives i can not say or tell from looking at them and no other information was provided by WD.
I was told I needed to go back to the seller and see if they would fix the issue.
Since I've bought a number of drives over the last three years one at a time and registered them with WD, I didn't mark each drive and could not tell which drive came from what seller since the invoices didn't indicate the serial number of the drives..   I have 4 other drives in that situation. Since it was registered at the time I received the drive I know it was within the 3 years but after the 1 year warranty that WD would support.  I had to buy a replacement..  Thing is that all the drive were in WD boxes and sealed in static bags.

**Q: Can this drive be installed into an external HD case and used as a single drive media server or does it have to be installed in a NAS case?**
A: It's designed for continuous use and not intended to be shut down and restarted on a routine basis.  Those that say that they lack the performance of a desktop HD is just not true. they have similar performance characteristics with most 5200 RPM drives. One typically doesn't put a 4TB drive in a PC as a system drive. Usually, you would use a 1 TB drive that are typically 7200 RPM, which does provide better performance. If you really need that much space  in your PC (system or otherwise) you're better off not using a NAS drive, something like the Seagate Barracuda.

**Q: Why is this more expensive than an external wd 10 tb drive such as: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=wd+10tb+elements+desktop+usb+3.0+external+hard+drive&re**
A: The retail storage market is more competitive. NAS and Enterprise drives meet 24/7/365 read write reliability benchmarks and typically have a 3-5 year warranty. Retail consumer drives may in some cases last as long as NAS drives, but typically will have a shorter warranty. Note that liberating a hard drive from a retail external enclosure (to use in a PC) would likely void the drives warranty altogether.

**Q: Can this drive be used to replace the internal hard drive within the apple 3tb time capsule?**
A: Depends if it uses a 2.5in or 3.5inch drive or not. Specs are probably fine but need to know what size of hard drive it takes. Based on the dimensions of the apple device, it might accommodate this. Based on the apple dimensions, I would be surprised if it uses 3.5in drives but it isn't impossible.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect fit for my wd cloud ex2 ultra
*by G***I on 3 September 2025*

Good

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great service WD
*by P***A on 20 September 2023*

Good

### ⭐ DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
*by A***T on 25 January 2024*

I am writing to express my extreme disappointment with the recent purchase of a WD NAS 4TB HDD from your store on Amazon. Unfortunately, the product I received was defective, and my overall experience has been nothing short of frustrating. I feel it is essential to inform potential buyers about my negative experience to prevent others from facing similar issues. I strongly advise against purchasing from your store and will be sharing my experience on other platforms to raise awareness. I urge you to take immediate action to improve the quality of your products and the level of customer service provided. Customers deserve transparency and reliability, and my experience with your store has fallen short on both fronts. I hope this feedback serves as a wake-up call for your business to address these issues promptly.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-16*