Western Digital · Desktop
WD30EZAX
WD Blue 3TB
SATA 6Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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Compare alternatives ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Western Digital WD30EZAX is a 3TB WD Blue hard drive for desktop storage, using SATA 6Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | WD30EZAX |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 3 TB · 3000 GB |
| RPM | 5400 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Physical sector size (bytes) | 4096 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 2 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 180 |
Source: Western Digital WD Blue manufacturer datasheet. Reviewed 2026-08-21. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- CMR recording is specified for this exact model. Check enclosure support and workload limits before installing it in an array.
- Up to 180 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
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Is WD30EZAX CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for WD30EZAX. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does WD30EZAX need?
WD30EZAX uses SATA 6Gb/s and a 3.5-inch form factor. Match both with the computer, controller or enclosure. An M.2 slot, 2.5-inch bay and 3.5-inch bay are not interchangeable.
How much usable space does WD30EZAX provide?
Its nominal capacity is 3000 GB, approximately 2794 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for WD30EZAX?
Manufacturer specification: 2 years (eligible new drives). A renewed, used, OEM or imported offer can have different coverage. Check the serial number and seller terms before buying.