Western Digital WD8004FRYZ WD Gold 8TB 3.5in 7200RPM SATA III

Western Digital WD8004FRYZ WD Gold 8TB 3.5in 7200RPM SATA III

SATA III Interface: The hard drive features a SATA III interface, ensuring fast data transfer rates and compatibility with a wide range of systems. This interface provides a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, enabling quick access to stored data.
7200 RPM Rotational Speed: The hard drive operates at a high rotational speed of 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM). This speed enables fast data retrieval and efficient performance, making it suitable for data-intensive tasks, such as content creation, database management, and virtualization.
Advanced Data Protection: The WD Gold hard drive incorporates advanced data protection features to ensure the integrity and security of stored data. It includes technologies like RAID-specific, time-limited error recovery (TLER), which helps prevent drive dropouts during RAID rebuilds, reducing the risk of data loss.
Enhanced Reliability: Designed for 24×7 operation, the WD Gold hard drive offers high reliability and durability. It is built to handle heavy workloads and is rated for an annualized workload of up to 550TB, making it suitable for demanding enterprise environments.
Vibration Protection: The hard drive is equipped with vibration protection technology that helps minimize vibrations and maintain optimal performance. This feature ensures reliable operation even in multi-drive systems or high-vibration   environments, reducing the risk of data corruption.
Power-efficient Operation: The hard drive utilizes advanced power management technology to optimize energy efficiency. It is designed to consume low power during operation, reducing over all power consumption and contributing to cost savings in data centers or enterprise setups.
Error Correction: The WD Gold hard drive employs advanced error correction technologies, such as hardware-based error correction code (ECC), to detect and correct data errors in real-time. This ensures data integrity and minimizes the risk of data loss or corruption.
Compatibility: The hard drive is compatible with various operating systems, including Windows, Mac, and Linux. It is also compatible with a wide range of storage systems, servers, and RAID controllers, offering flexibility in integration and deployment.
MTBF and Warranty: The hard drive has a high mean time between failures (MTBF) rating, indicating its reliability. Additionally, it is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty,lproviding assurance and support for the product.

Specifications

• Cache Size: The hard drive is equipped with a large cache size of 256MB. The cache acts as a temporary buffer for frequently accessed data, enhancing overall performance by reducing data access latency.
• Form Factor: The hard drive conforms to the standard 3.5- inch form factor, making it compatible with most desktop andserver chassis that support 3.5-inch drives. This form factor ensures easy installation and integration into existing systems.
• HelioSeal Technology: The hard drive utilizes Western Digital’s HelioSeal technology, which involves filling the drive enclosure with helium instead of air. This enables higher storage density, lower power consumption, and improved reliability compared to traditional air-filled drives.
• Data Transfer Rate: The hard drive offers a sustained data transfer rate of up to 249 MB/s. This fast transfer rate ensures efficient data movement, allowing for quick backup and retrieval of large files.
• Seek Time: The average seek time of the hard drive is typically around 8.5ms. This seek time refers to the time it takes for the drive to locate and access data, contributing to faster data retrieval and overall system responsiveness.
• Workload Rating: The hard drive is designed for heavy workloads and is rated for an annualized workload of up to 550TB. This workload rating ensures the drive’s durability and ability to handle demanding enterprise environments.
• Advanced Format Technology: The hard drive employs Advanced Format Technology, which utilizes larger physical sector sizes to optimize storage capacity and improve data integrity. This technology enhances overall performance and supports efficient data management.
• Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS): The hard drive incorporates RVS technology to mitigate the effects of rotational vibration. This technology ensures consistent performance in multi-drive systems, reducing the potential for performance degradation or data loss.
• Temperature Monitoring: The hard drive features temperature monitoring capabilities that help safeguard against overheating. It can provide temperature information, allowing system administrators to monitor and manage drive temperature for optimal performance and reliability.
• Compatibility with RAID Systems: The hard drive is specifically designed for use in RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations. It is compatible with various RAID levels, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, making it suitable for data redundancy and performance enhancement in RAID setups.
• Noise and Power Management: The hard drive utilizes advanced noise and power management techniques to ensure quiet operation and efficient power consumption. These features contribute to a more comfortable and energy-efficient computing environment.

Features

• Data Integrity Features: The hard drive incorporates various data integrity features, including error recovery controls and vibration protection. These features help maintain data accuracy and reduce the risk of data corruption or loss.
• Self-Encrypting Drive (SED): The hard drive supports self-encryption, providing hardware-based data security. It encrypts data on the fly, helping to protect sensitive information stored on the drive. This feature is particularly useful in scenarios where data security is a top priority.
• Enhanced Workload Capability: The hard drive is designed to handle demanding workloads and is optimized for continuous operation. It is capable of supporting multiple simultaneous data streams, making it suitable for high-performance applications and multitasking environments.
• Industry-Standard Compatibility: The hard drive adheres to industry standards, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of storage systems, servers, and operating systems. This compatibility allows for seamless integration into existing IT infrastructures.
• Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS): The RVS feature protects the hard drive from the effects of rotational vibrations that can occur in multi-drive environments. It maintains optimal performance and reduces the risk of data errors or performance degradation.
• StableTrac Technology: The hard drive incorporates StableTrac technology, which secures the motor shaft at both ends to reduce system-induced vibrations. This feature enhances overall drive stability and helps to maintain accurate tracking during read and write operations.
• Long-Term Reliability: The WD Gold series is designed for long-term reliability and durability. The hard drive undergoes extensive testing and includes features like thermal cycling and humidity resistance, ensuring reliable performance even in challenging environments.
• RAID-specific Time-Limited Error Recovery (TLER): The TLER feature enables the hard drive to reduce error recovery time when used in RAID configurations. It helps to prevent the drive from being dropped out of a RAID array due to extended error recovery processes, improving overall system stability.
• AcuTrac Servo Technology: The hard drive utilizes AcuTrac servo technology, which provides precise positioning of the drive heads for accurate data reading and writing. This technology contributes to improved performance and data integrity.
• Quiet Operation: The hard drive is designed to operate quietly, minimizing noise levels during operation. This feature is particularly beneficial in noise-sensitive environments or home setups where noise reduction is desired.
• Data Center Environment Support: The WD Gold series is specifically designed for data center environments, offering features like RAID compatibility, high capacity, and advanced reliability. It meets the stringent requirements of data centers and ensures consistent performance in enterprise-grade applications.
• Backward Compatibility: The hard drive maintains backward compatibility with previous SATA generations, allowing it to be used with systems that support SATA II or SATA I interfaces. This backward compatibility ensures flexibility and ease of integration with a variety of systems.