Question 1

Is this drive truly the WD40EZAX model that is the CMR type and has 256MB cache? Because I've seen a lot of other vendors advertise as the WD40EZAX model but in their specifications it shows only having 64MB cache or is the SMR type in which it may only be the WD40EZAZ model. Thanks!

Accepted Answer

I am using this drive as a video file backup on Windows 10. I am using hwinfo to show the:
Drive Model:                                                                    WDC WD40EZAX-00C8UB0
Drive Serial Number:                                                            WD-WXA2A13A1U01
Media Rotation Rate:                                                            5400 RPM
Cache Buffer Size:                                                              N/A

I am not sure where to look for a "CMR" vs "SMR" type.
I hope this helps.

Question 2

Can I expect high data transfer speed with this Hard WD|WD40EZAX %?

Accepted Answer

The hard drive has a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, which is generally associated with slower data transfer rates compared to higher RPM drives.

Question 3

Is this drive truly the WD40EZAX model that is the CMR type and has 256MB cache? Because I've seen a lot of other vendors advertise as the WD40EZAX model but in their specifications it shows only having 64MB cache or is the SMR type in which it may only be the WD40EZAZ model. Thanks!

Accepted Answer

Yes it is.

Question 4

Is this drive truly the WD40EZAX model that is the CMR type and has 256MB cache? Because I've seen a lot of other vendors advertise as the WD40EZAX model but in their specifications it shows only having 64MB cache or is the SMR type in which it may only be the WD40EZAZ model. Thanks!

Accepted Answer

Yes, this drive is the WD40EZAX model that uses CMR technology and has 256MB cache.

Question 5

Is this drive truly the WD40EZAX model that is the CMR type and has 256MB cache? Because I've seen a lot of other vendors advertise as the WD40EZAX model but in their specifications it shows only having 64MB cache or is the SMR type in which it may only be the WD40EZAZ model. Thanks!

Accepted Answer

Yes, this drive is indeed the WD40EZAX model with a CMR recording technology and a 256MB cache.

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