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Based on the reports cited in the article, it looks like earlier models (WDx0EFRX) were not SMR, but newer ones (WDx0EFAX) are, up to 6TB. Their larger disks a
by Silhouette 7y ago
Based on the reports cited in the article, it looks like earlier models (WDx0EFRX) were not SMR, but newer ones (WDx0EFAX) are, up to 6TB.
Their larger disks are still claimed to be CMR at the moment, though how much credibility anyone should give a WD spokesperson at this point is obviously open to debate.
- leetbulb 7y agoFunny, EFAX must be horrible then. All of my dead WD REDs are EFRX.
- qwerty456127 7y agoSame tihing. I just hope I'm going to be able to get more 2GB EFRXes.