WD Red 750 GB
NAS HDD
Part number WD7500BFCX · Red series · 2.5'' SATA HDD. If your machine is listed below, this drive is officially supported — not a forum workaround.
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No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.
Compatibility verdict
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 7 machines and series — 7 Asustor. This is a NAS-class drive: built for 24/7 operation with vibration compensation for multi-bay enclosures — the right tier for most 1-8 bay home or small-office NAS units. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.
Compatible NAS models
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Quick answers
Is the WD7500BFCX officially compatible with my NAS?
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 7 machines and series — 7 Asustor. Every machine page linked below shows the vendor's own list entry, refreshed daily.
Is the WD7500BFCX a good NAS drive?
This is a NAS-class drive: built for 24/7 operation with vibration compensation for multi-bay enclosures — the right tier for most 1-8 bay home or small-office NAS units. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.
Can I use the WD7500BFCX for a 3-2-1 cold backup copy?
No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.
What are alternatives to the WD7500BFCX?
At the same capacity, the most widely listed alternatives are Seagate ST3750330NS (161 machines), Seagate ST3750528AS (146 machines), Samsung HD753LJ (138 machines). The full ranked list is below.