{"product_id":"western-digital-blue-6tb-5400-rpm-sata-6gb-s-256mb-cache-3-5-desktop-hard-disk-drive","title":"Western Digital Blue 6TB 5400 RPM SATA 6Gb\/s 256MB Cache 3.5\" Desktop Hard Disk Drive","description":"\u003c!-- ====================================================\n     ITFactory.ca — Shopify Product Description\n     Western Digital WD Blue 6TB Internal Hard Drive\n     Model: WD60EZAX\n     DIV-FREE, NO EMOJI — safe for all Shopify themes\n     ==================================================== --\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Badges --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#1a1a2e;color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003eWD Blue — Desktop HDD\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#5c5c7a;color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px;margin-right:6px;\"\u003e6TB — CMR\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#0050aa;color:#fff;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:4px 10px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eSATA 6 Gb\/s — 3.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Tagline --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;color:#3d3d5c;font-weight:300;border-left:3px solid #0050aa;padding-left:14px;margin:14px 0 20px;\"\u003e6TB of reliable everyday desktop storage — CMR recording, 256MB cache, SATA 6 Gb\/s, and 1 million hours MTBF from Western Digital's proven WD Blue platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Intro --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#3d3d5c;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe Western Digital WD Blue WD60EZAX is a 6TB 3.5-inch internal desktop hard drive built for everyday PC storage — documents, photos, video libraries, games, and applications. It uses \u003cstrong\u003eConventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)\u003c\/strong\u003e for consistent, predictable write performance, spins at 5400 RPM with a large 256MB cache for smooth data retrieval, and connects via SATA 6 Gb\/s for compatibility with virtually any desktop PC or storage enclosure. With a rated MTBF of 1 million hours and Western Digital's F.I.T. Lab compatibility testing, the WD Blue is a dependable everyday storage choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp style=\"color:#3d3d5c;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:20px;\"\u003eAvailable at \u003cstrong\u003eITFactory.ca\u003c\/strong\u003e — Canada's trusted source for Western Digital storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e2e0da;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- WD Blue lineup context --\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:#f5f5fa;border:1px solid #d8d8ea;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:20px 22px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:15px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eWD Hard Drive Colour Guide — Choosing the Right Drive\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eWestern Digital uses a colour-coded lineup to match drives to specific use cases. The WD Blue is the desktop and general-purpose tier — not optimized for NAS, surveillance, or enterprise, but the right everyday choice for personal and office PCs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#eaeaf5;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a2e;width:15%;border:1px solid #d8d8ea;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a2e;width:25%;border:1px solid #d8d8ea;\"\u003eUse Case\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a2e;border:1px solid #d8d8ea;\"\u003eDesigned For\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#e8f0ff;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:700;color:#0050aa;border:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#3d3d5c;border:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003eDesktop PC storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#3d3d5c;border:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003eEveryday desktop use — documents, media, games, applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:700;color:#7a1a1a;border:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003eRed Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#3d3d5c;border:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003eNAS \/ RAID\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#3d3d5c;border:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003eNetwork attached storage — multi-drive, always-on, 24\/7 workloads\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:700;color:#4a4a4a;border:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003ePurple\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#3d3d5c;border:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003eSurveillance\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#3d3d5c;border:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003eDVR \/ NVR — continuous write, 24\/7 camera recording\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr style=\"background:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;font-weight:700;color:#1a4a1a;border:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#3d3d5c;border:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003ePerformance desktop\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;color:#3d3d5c;border:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003eHigh-performance workstations and gaming PCs\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5a5a7a;margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eWD Red Plus and WD Purple drives are also available at ITFactory.ca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e2e0da;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Key features --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:10px 12px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003e6TB Capacity — Ample Space for Every Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6TB stores approximately 1.2 million photos, 1,500 hours of HD video, or a large games library — providing years of headroom for growing photo, video, and media collections. Suitable as a primary or secondary storage drive in a desktop PC or external enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"width:50%;padding:10px 0 10px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eCMR — Conventional Magnetic Recording\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUses Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) — the established, proven recording method that writes data directly to magnetic tracks without overlap. CMR delivers consistent, predictable performance for all workloads and is preferred over SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) for drives used as primary storage where frequent random writes occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003e256MB Cache — Faster Data Retrieval\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA large 256MB cache buffer stores frequently accessed data in fast memory — reducing latency for repeated file access, application launches, and sequential reads. Noticeably smoother performance for everyday computing tasks compared to drives with smaller cache sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eSATA 6 Gb\/s Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompatible with any SATA 6 Gb\/s (SATA III) port and backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb\/s (SATA II) systems. The standard 3.5-inch form factor fits any desktop PC case, external HDD dock, or USB enclosure that accepts 3.5-inch drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003e1 Million Hours MTBF\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMean Time Between Failures rating of 1 million hours reflects Western Digital's reliability engineering for the WD Blue platform. Designed for light-to-moderate consumer workloads in desktop PC environments — not rated for 24\/7 continuous operation or high-intensity NAS workloads, which require a WD Red drive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 12px;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eF.I.T. Lab Compatibility Tested\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWD's F.I.T. (Functional Integrity Testing) Lab tests WD Blue drives against hundreds of desktop PC configurations — motherboards, controllers, chassis, and operating systems — to verify broad compatibility before drives ship. Reduces the risk of integration issues in standard desktop environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 12px 10px 0;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003eEnergy-Efficient 5400 RPM Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5400 RPM operation draws less power and generates less heat than 7200 RPM drives — extending drive longevity in desktop systems and reducing thermal load in compact cases. The speed trade-off is minimal for typical secondary or bulk storage workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 0 10px 12px;vertical-align:top;\"\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#1a1a2e;\"\u003e2-Year Limited Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBacked by Western Digital's 2-year limited warranty — standard for the WD Blue desktop series — providing confidence for everyday storage deployments in personal and office PC environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e2e0da;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Who it's for --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#3d3d5c;font-size:15px;margin-bottom:14px;\"\u003eThe WD60EZAX is for desktop PC users who need a large, reliable secondary storage drive for everyday use — photos, video, documents, music libraries, and game installations. It is not designed for NAS enclosures, surveillance DVRs, or always-on servers — for those use cases, WD Red Plus and WD Purple drives are available at ITFactory.ca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e0da;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 13px;font-size:13px;color:#3d3d5c;margin:4px 4px 4px 0;\"\u003eDesktop PC secondary storage\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e0da;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 13px;font-size:13px;color:#3d3d5c;margin:4px 4px 4px 0;\"\u003ePhoto and video media libraries\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e0da;border-radius:20px;padding:5px 13px;font-size:13px;color:#3d3d5c;margin:4px 4px 4px 0;\"\u003eGame storage drives\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:#fff;border:1px solid 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#e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;width:42%;font-weight:500;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eWestern Digital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eWD Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eWD60EZAX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e6TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eRecording Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eCMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eSATA 6 Gb\/s (backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb\/s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSpindle Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e5400 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eCache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e256 MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e3.5-inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e147.0 x 101.6 x 26.1mm (5.8\" x 4.0\" x 1.0\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e570g (1.26 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eMTBF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e1,000,000 hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eWorkload Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eLight to moderate consumer desktop workloads — not rated for NAS or 24\/7 operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eCompatibility Testing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eWD F.I.T. Lab tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eOS Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eWindows, macOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003e2-year limited warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#7a7a9a;font-weight:500;\"\u003eSold by\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 4px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eITFactory.ca — authorized Western Digital reseller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e2e0da;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Why ITFactory --\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#1a1a2e 0%,#0050aa 100%);border-radius:10px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n    \u003ctd style=\"padding:26px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eWhy Buy from ITFactory.ca?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp style=\"color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78);font-size:14px;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eITFactory.ca is a trusted Canadian retailer for Western Digital storage, serving home users, businesses, and IT professionals across the country. Every product we sell is genuine and backed by our team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);width:50%;\"\u003e→  Authorized Western Digital reseller\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);width:50%;\"\u003e→  Genuine WD product with warranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\"\u003e→  Fast shipping across Canada\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\"\u003e→  Business invoicing available\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\"\u003e→  WD Red Plus and WD Purple also available\u003c\/td\u003e\n          \u003ctd style=\"padding:3px 0;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.88);\"\u003e→  Bilingual customer support\u003c\/td\u003e\n        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003c\/table\u003e\n    \u003c\/td\u003e\n  \u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #e2e0da;margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;color:#1a1a2e;margin-bottom:4px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:#1a1a2e;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eCan I use this drive in a NAS enclosure?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eThe WD Blue is not recommended for NAS use. NAS enclosures typically run 24\/7 with multiple simultaneous drive access and vibration from adjacent drives — conditions that WD Blue drives are not rated or optimized for. For NAS deployments, the WD Red Plus series is specifically designed for always-on multi-bay NAS environments and is available at ITFactory.ca. Using a WD Blue in a NAS may void the drive warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n \n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:#1a1a2e;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eWhat is CMR and why does it matter?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eCMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) writes data to non-overlapping tracks on the disk platter — the traditional, established method. SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) overlaps tracks to pack more data in the same space, but requires rewriting surrounding tracks when updating existing data, which causes performance slowdowns during random writes. The WD60EZAX uses CMR, which means consistent write performance regardless of how full the drive is or what write pattern is used — important for primary storage where files are frequently added, modified, and deleted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n \n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:#1a1a2e;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eIs 5400 RPM fast enough for a desktop drive?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eFor secondary storage — storing documents, photos, videos, music, and games — 5400 RPM is more than sufficient. Sequential read and write speeds are comparable to 7200 RPM drives at this capacity, and the performance difference is minimal for bulk data storage tasks. If this drive is paired with an SSD as the primary boot and application drive, the 5400 RPM speed becomes entirely irrelevant for day-to-day responsiveness. Where 5400 RPM shows its advantage is in lower heat generation, quieter operation, and reduced power draw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n \n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e0da;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary style=\"font-size:14.5px;font-weight:500;color:#1a1a2e;cursor:pointer;list-style:none;\"\u003eWill it fit in my desktop PC?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:10px;font-size:14px;color:#3d3d5c;\"\u003eThe WD60EZAX is a standard 3.5-inch internal hard drive — it fits any desktop PC case with a 3.5-inch drive bay, any desktop HDD enclosure or dock, and any SATA-connected storage system. It requires a standard SATA data cable and a 4-pin or 15-pin SATA power connector from the PC power supply. It is not compatible with laptop drive bays, which use the smaller 2.5-inch form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- End ITFactory.ca product description --\u003e","brand":"Western Digital","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52346128236676,"sku":"WD60EZAX","price":384.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0370\/5857\/6516\/files\/22-234-535-06.webp?v=1781728440","url":"https:\/\/itfactory.ca\/products\/western-digital-blue-6tb-5400-rpm-sata-6gb-s-256mb-cache-3-5-desktop-hard-disk-drive","provider":"ITFactory.ca","version":"1.0","type":"link"}