--- product_id: 136068323 title: "WD Red 12TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD120EFAX" brand: "western digital" price: "€ 1938.20" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Western Digital" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/136068323-wd-red-12tb-3-5-inch-nas-internal-hard-drive store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # 12TB massive storage 5400 RPM optimized speed 3-year limited warranty WD Red 12TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD120EFAX **Brand:** western digital **Price:** € 1938.20 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’Ό Elevate your NAS game with WD Red: storage that works as hard as you do. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WD Red 12TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD120EFAX by western digital - **How much does it cost?** € 1938.20 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/136068323-wd-red-12tb-3-5-inch-nas-internal-hard-drive) ## Best For - western digital enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted western digital brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Massive 12TB Capacity:** Store and share vast amounts of data effortlessly, perfect for growing small to medium business needs. - β€’ **Peace of Mind Warranty:** Backed by a 3-year limited warranty, giving you confidence in your critical data storage investment. - β€’ **Designed for NAS Mastery:** Engineered specifically for 1-8 bay NAS systems, ensuring seamless multi-drive performance and reliability. - β€’ **NASware Firmware Enhanced:** Advanced firmware optimizes drive health, vibration management, and compatibility for long-term durability. - β€’ **Quiet & Efficient Operation:** Runs at a whisper-quiet 5400 RPM with low power consumption, ideal for 24/7 NAS environments. ## Overview The WD Red 12TB NAS Internal Hard Drive is a 3.5-inch SATA drive designed for small to medium NAS systems with up to 8 bays. Operating at 5400 RPM, it balances quiet, efficient performance with robust 12TB capacity. Featuring NASware firmware for enhanced reliability and vibration management, it supports heavy workloads up to 180TB/year. Ideal for 24/7 operation in home and office environments, it comes with a 3-year limited warranty for dependable data protection. ## Description Packed with power to handle the small- to medium-sized business NAS environments and increased workloads for SOHO customers, WD Red Plus is ideal for archiving and sharing, as well as RAID array rebuilding on systems using ZFS and other file systems. Built and tested for up to 8-bay NAS systems, these drives give you the flexibility, versatility, and confidence in storing and sharing your precious home and work files. Review: 24x7 quiet, fast and reliable performance for desktops and 1-8 bay NAS - Price purchased Β£127.07 The drive information on desertcart the drives are described as only tested for NAS with 1-5 drive bays. However, on a support page it clarifies that the Red series are tested for 1-8 bay NAS and there is also a link to a NAS compatibility list [desertcart won't allow this link]. To find it search for "Compatibility list for the WD Red NAS Hard Drive id=9758" in Google without the quote marks. This appears to have been tested for the latest drives with NASWare 3.0 although I have been using 4 mirrored pairs of NASWare 2.0 drives without any issues. In NAS systems with 24x7 operation vibration is a factor in terms of reliability which is why NASWare 2.0 drives were recommended for drive enclosures of no more than 5 drives. NASWare 3.0 drives improved on the ability to manage the effect of vibration on the drives and this is why they increased rated these newer drives for up 8 drives per NAS enclosure. I had the opportunity to purchase the retail drive at the same price as the OEM drive so I was able t compare what you get in comparison to buying the OEM version of the drive. Looking at reviews of the OEM version of this drive there has been some confusion about whether the extra cost is worth it. To clarify what the differences were I rang Western Digital support. They told me that different countries have different warranty periods. Red series drives in the USA have a 12-month warranty and then you pay a little extra to add the extra warranty. I have bought more than 10 of the Red series of various sizes 3TB, 4TB and 6TB OEM. Each of these drives have registered for 3-year warranties. WD support suggested that desertcart sourced their OEM drives from different countries and that about 50% of them would register as OEM and only have 12 month’s warranty. desertcart identifies that the drives only come with a 12-month warranty unless you pay for more, (not an option for the 4TB drive), so if you register one and it only gives you a 12 -month warranty you have no grounds to complain. So in summary spending the extra Β£14.00 for the retail version gives you the peace of mind of knowing that you definitely have a three-year warranty. It also comes with drive screws and standard retail packaging. The OEM drives generally come with plastic mounts, on either end, to isolate them from damage to the containing boxes. The retail version plastic support mounts are on the side running the full length of the drive see photos. I think whether you purchase this retail version or opt for the OEM version depends on whether you need a set of screws to mount the drive and more importantly whether you are willing to take the risk that you may end up with a drive which only registers a 12-month warranty. I would suggest that buying OEM drives directly from desertcart, as opposed to buying from a Market Place seller, might increase the chance of getting a three-year warranty and a safely packaged drive. In terms of performance these drives run quietly and quickly. They have a variable speed between 5,400-5,900rpm. So these are not the fastest drives, which are the black series, but seem to perform quickly in everyday use for Desktop (Windows 10 & 8.1), and NAS (Network Attached Storage). Review: Perfect NAS drives - Although I haven't had access to the full range of Western Digital's colour-coded drives, I am able to compare the Caviar Reds to Caviar Greens. Both are aimed to have minimal power draw with good capacity, and both deliver with a tiny 4-5W typical, both are available in 3tb capacities, and both will deliver solid transfer speeds for large files of around 150mb/sec for a continuous transfer of a single large file (no fragmentation). However, the Reds are intended more specifically for NAS use, and while the justification for the extra cost is no immediately apparent when looking at the numbers, the big difference with the Red drives is that they are far more responsive (much lower average seek time) than Greens, making them ideal for accessing lots of small files, or for working in a shared environment, which will bog down the Green drives. Also, unlike the Green drives the Reds are designed to spin continuously and avoid parking the read/write heads, while still retaining the same low power consumption, while the greens will attempt to rest components in order to achieve the same results for lower cost. The result however is that a Green drive will be less efficient if it is actually under heavy load, and will suffer greater wear on its components in such cases. Which brings me neatly to the final factor, and the one that truly convinced me; the three year warranty. If you're going to be using as a backup device then the last thing you want is a drive with a poor warranty, for something so sensitive I believe it's better to spend the small amount of extra cash for the extra peace of mind, even if it's just to know that you won't have to shell out if the drive does fail. So to conclude; even for non NAS use I would probably spring for more Red drives so long as they remain only slightly more expensive, however the difference in price does waver, so your choice may not be as easy, but if it's close enough, or you know you need reliability under heavy use, then the Reds are the drives to get. ## Features - Specifically designed for use in NAS systems with up to 8 bays - Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate Rate is defined as amount of user data transferred to or from drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred times (8760/recorded power-on hrs)). Workload Rate will vary on hardware/software components - NASware firmware for compatibility - Small and home office NAS systems in a 24/7 environment - 3-year manufacturer's limited warranty - WD120EFAX ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07RQ99XJH | | Best Sellers Rank | 8,679 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 20 in Internal Hard Drives | | Box Contents | HDD | | Brand | Western Digital | | Brand Name | Western Digital | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 256 | | Color | Red | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Connectivity technology | SATA | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 22,219 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 196 Megabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 12 TB | | Digital storage capacity | 12 TB | | Enclosure Material | Aluminium | | Form Factor | 3.5-inch | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00718037866260, 05054444232386 | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM | | Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard disk interface | Serial ATA | | Hard-Drive Size | 12 TB | | Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | Mac, PC | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Type Name | Hard Disk Drive | | Item Weight | 660 Grams | | Manufacturer | Western Digital | | Manufacturer Part Number | WD120EFAX | | Media Speed | 100 MB/s | | Model Name | WD Red | | Model Number | WD120EFAX | | Network Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Features | Portable | | Special feature | Portable | | Specific Uses For Product | Business, Personal | | UPC | 718037866260 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Western Digital - **Colour:** Red - **Compatible devices:** Desktop - **Connectivity technology:** SATA - **Digital storage capacity:** 12 TB - **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard disk interface:** Serial ATA - **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Special feature:** Portable ## Images ![WD Red 12TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD120EFAX - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712j81W0bvL.jpg) ![WD Red 12TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD120EFAX - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81jhqZyvP6L.jpg) ![WD Red 12TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD120EFAX - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81j3R1Bs4SL.jpg) ![WD Red 12TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD120EFAX - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813O9B7PBUL.jpg) ![WD Red 12TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD120EFAX - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91LOX0pJJhL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the warranty 12m as stated by amazon (which they also confirmed by email to me) or 3y as normally offered by WD?** A: Just a point of note - I had one of these very recently replaced under warrant by WD after 20 months - they sent me a replacement after a couple of weeks - but you should be aware they send recertified drives and not those with the WD red stickers but recertified stickers - so you get lower grade drives from WD under warranty **Q: NOTE: These are shipping without the three year warranty. WD website says 'OUT OF REGION'.** A: Just to confirm that the OEM drives sold by Amazon only have a 12 month warranty. Western Digital Support are refusing to honour the 3 year warranty on a drive I purchased directly from Amazon (Amazon EU S.a.r.l.) in September 2015. BUYER BEWARE! **Q: Why is only 1.99TB available? I can't allocate the rest.** A: It depends how the drive has been partitioned. To see the full size of the drive with one partition you need to partition the drive using GPT. You can then format it with NTFS, EXT or whatever you fancy. Alternatively you can use the traditional MBR partitioning style and allocate a maximum of 2GB to each partition. **Q: Is this drive okay to use in a PC, or only in an NAS?** A: Perfectly fine to use in a PC, it's designed for continuous use hence why it's targeted at the NAS ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 24x7 quiet, fast and reliable performance for desktops and 1-8 bay NAS *by N***Y on 6 March 2016* Price purchased Β£127.07 The drive information on Amazon the drives are described as only tested for NAS with 1-5 drive bays. However, on a support page it clarifies that the Red series are tested for 1-8 bay NAS and there is also a link to a NAS compatibility list [Amazon won't allow this link]. To find it search for "Compatibility list for the WD Red NAS Hard Drive id=9758" in Google without the quote marks. This appears to have been tested for the latest drives with NASWare 3.0 although I have been using 4 mirrored pairs of NASWare 2.0 drives without any issues. In NAS systems with 24x7 operation vibration is a factor in terms of reliability which is why NASWare 2.0 drives were recommended for drive enclosures of no more than 5 drives. NASWare 3.0 drives improved on the ability to manage the effect of vibration on the drives and this is why they increased rated these newer drives for up 8 drives per NAS enclosure. I had the opportunity to purchase the retail drive at the same price as the OEM drive so I was able t compare what you get in comparison to buying the OEM version of the drive. Looking at reviews of the OEM version of this drive there has been some confusion about whether the extra cost is worth it. To clarify what the differences were I rang Western Digital support. They told me that different countries have different warranty periods. Red series drives in the USA have a 12-month warranty and then you pay a little extra to add the extra warranty. I have bought more than 10 of the Red series of various sizes 3TB, 4TB and 6TB OEM. Each of these drives have registered for 3-year warranties. WD support suggested that Amazon sourced their OEM drives from different countries and that about 50% of them would register as OEM and only have 12 month’s warranty. Amazon identifies that the drives only come with a 12-month warranty unless you pay for more, (not an option for the 4TB drive), so if you register one and it only gives you a 12 -month warranty you have no grounds to complain. So in summary spending the extra Β£14.00 for the retail version gives you the peace of mind of knowing that you definitely have a three-year warranty. It also comes with drive screws and standard retail packaging. The OEM drives generally come with plastic mounts, on either end, to isolate them from damage to the containing boxes. The retail version plastic support mounts are on the side running the full length of the drive see photos. I think whether you purchase this retail version or opt for the OEM version depends on whether you need a set of screws to mount the drive and more importantly whether you are willing to take the risk that you may end up with a drive which only registers a 12-month warranty. I would suggest that buying OEM drives directly from Amazon, as opposed to buying from a Market Place seller, might increase the chance of getting a three-year warranty and a safely packaged drive. In terms of performance these drives run quietly and quickly. They have a variable speed between 5,400-5,900rpm. So these are not the fastest drives, which are the black series, but seem to perform quickly in everyday use for Desktop (Windows 10 & 8.1), and NAS (Network Attached Storage). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect NAS drives *by M***S on 4 June 2013* Although I haven't had access to the full range of Western Digital's colour-coded drives, I am able to compare the Caviar Reds to Caviar Greens. Both are aimed to have minimal power draw with good capacity, and both deliver with a tiny 4-5W typical, both are available in 3tb capacities, and both will deliver solid transfer speeds for large files of around 150mb/sec for a continuous transfer of a single large file (no fragmentation). However, the Reds are intended more specifically for NAS use, and while the justification for the extra cost is no immediately apparent when looking at the numbers, the big difference with the Red drives is that they are far more responsive (much lower average seek time) than Greens, making them ideal for accessing lots of small files, or for working in a shared environment, which will bog down the Green drives. Also, unlike the Green drives the Reds are designed to spin continuously and avoid parking the read/write heads, while still retaining the same low power consumption, while the greens will attempt to rest components in order to achieve the same results for lower cost. The result however is that a Green drive will be less efficient if it is actually under heavy load, and will suffer greater wear on its components in such cases. Which brings me neatly to the final factor, and the one that truly convinced me; the three year warranty. If you're going to be using as a backup device then the last thing you want is a drive with a poor warranty, for something so sensitive I believe it's better to spend the small amount of extra cash for the extra peace of mind, even if it's just to know that you won't have to shell out if the drive does fail. So to conclude; even for non NAS use I would probably spring for more Red drives so long as they remain only slightly more expensive, however the difference in price does waver, so your choice may not be as easy, but if it's close enough, or you know you need reliability under heavy use, then the Reds are the drives to get. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Individually packaged and nested in substantial amounts of foam *by L***R on 20 July 2013* The first two examples I purchased were via Amazon but supplied by a third-party retailer. I had previously purchased numerous internal hard drives of various brands and capacities, some supplied directly by a retailer and often in OEM anti-static envelopes, others in various 'Retail' packages but many more on-line. Some were supplied in the same OEM packaging but a few have been nested in similar types of boxes as were those. The packaging used here was certainly fabricated by the retailer and could probably accommodate 4 drive units if each was less well protected. Both individual cartons for the two drive units ordered were contained within a much larger outer and was filled with a reasonable amount of packing paper. The outer carton was slightly damaged on arrival but the inner cartons were well isolated from the point(s) of contact and were completely pristine when extracted. I have seen similar damage to other external packaging used for some hard drives ordered in the past but have yet to have one that was D.O.A. due to transit damage that penetrated to the internal containers and to the drive(s) within. The Western Digital Red drives are intended for any usage that is more intensive than 'normal'. Hence, if employed in any form of server that is 'on' 24/7 and for long periods at a time, in NAS devices or even in a desktop PC where usage demands and expectations are high, they are ideal. They offer an MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) far higher than is offered by WD's other drives which should translate to higher reliability over longer periods of time. Sometimes offered at much higher prices than are currently available, they are currently sold for little more than a comparable lower-spec alternative of the same capacity. Another feature is a claimed improvement to the spindle bearing design which results in a very low noise engagement. However, if employed in an enclosure that is fan-cooled, the fan(s) may themselves be sufficiently noisy to be noticeable in a quiet environment. A direct alternative to other products which they could replace if their higher reliability or lower noise is essential and where the price premium can be overlooked. They have now been in use for about 2 weeks in a NAS enclosure. I have not been aware of any noise emanating from the drives or the enclosure but I have other RAID/JBOD enclosures quite close by which are in simultaneous use and where there is an active fan within each enclosure. Although not completely silent, there is a slightly audible hum from those fans and an occasional mechanical vibration that can also sometimes be heard from one which would mask any sounds that may emanate from these drives. However, placing my ear close to the enclosure, I have yet to hear anything. POSTSCRIPT @ 08-2013 I have since purchased several more directly from Amazon for RAID use. All arrived in WD-branded packaging, with each drive contained in a small carton and nested between two plastic moulded sleeves that hold them safely and securely. The individual cartons were contained within a much larger outer and surrounded by yards of packing paper. Subject to two separate orders, all the drives arrived safely and there was no damage to either of the outers. ## Frequently Bought Together - Western Digital 12TB WD Red Plus NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD120EFAX - Western Digital 4TB WD Red Plus NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 5400 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" -WD40EFPX - Synology 2-Bay DiskStation DS224+ (Diskless) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/136068323-wd-red-12tb-3-5-inch-nas-internal-hard-drive](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/136068323-wd-red-12tb-3-5-inch-nas-internal-hard-drive) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-09-04*