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The WD Blue 3TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive is described as reliable for everyday computing and offers massive storage capacity, making it suitable for storing photos and videos.

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WD Blue 3TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD30EZAZ

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Reliable everyday computing
Western Digital quality and reliability
Free Acronis True Image WD Edition cloning software
Massive capacity up to 8TB
2-year limited warranty

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Model
Brand	WD
Series	Blue
Model	WD30EZAZ

Performance
Interface	SATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity	3TB
NAND Flash Memory Type	Hard Drive
RPM	5400 RPM
Cache	256MB

Features
Features	WD Blue internal hard drives deliver solid reliability for office and web applications, and they are perfect for extra storage for desktop PCs and in office applications. NoTouch Ramp Load technology - The recording head never touches the disk media, ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit. Low power consumption - State-of-the-art seeking algorithms and advanced power management features ensure low power consumption. Tested for compatibility - We perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms in our FIT Lab to give our customers confidence that our drives will work in their systems. Upgrading your drive is easy - Seamlessly migrate your current system to your new Western Digital drive using Acronis True Image WD Edition software, available as a free download on the Western Digital Support site. This software enables you to copy all your data to a new drive so you don't have to reinstall your operating system to get all the benefits of a new drive.

Dimensions
Form Factor	3.5"
Height (maximum)	26.10mm
Width (maximum)	101.60mm
Length (maximum)	147.00mm

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	December 18, 2025

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