Western Digital 8TB WD Gold Enterprise Class Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD8004FRYZ
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Jun 3 – Jun 7
Color: Gold
Memory Storage Capacity: 8 TB
Features
- Available in 1TB to 20TB capacities. | 1As used for storage capacity, 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
- Designed to handle workloads up to 550TB2 per year | 2Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred X (8760 / recorded power-on hours)). Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.
- Vibration protection technology for improved performance
- HelioSeal technology delivers high capacities with a low power draw (12TB and above)
- Energy-assisted magnetic recording (EAMR) and triple-stage actuator (TSA) (in 16TB capacities and above)
Description
Conquer tough workloads with enterprise-class WD Gold HDDs. Available in 1TB to 18TB capacities, this highly reliable solution for demanding storage environments provides up to 2.5M hours MTBF, vibration protection technology and a low power draw thanks to HelioSeal technology [for 12TB and above]. Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class data centers and storage systems, the WD Gold SATA HDD delivers the world-class performance you expect from Western Digital hard drives.
Digital Storage Capacity: 8000 GB
Hard Disk Interface: Serial ATA-600
Connectivity Technology: SATA
Brand: Western Digital
Special Feature: Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor: 3.5 Inches
Hard Disk Description: Mechanical Hard Disk
Compatible Devices: Compatible with Windows, Windows Server, and Linux
Installation Type: Internal Hard Drive
Color: Gold
Digital Storage Capacity: 8000 GB
Hard Disk Interface: Serial ATA-600
Connectivity Technology: SATA
Additional Features: Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor: 3.5 Inches
Compatible Devices: Compatible with Windows, Windows Server, and Linux
Hard Disk Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Specific Uses For Product: Business
Read Speed: 255 Megabytes Per Second
Media Speed: 255 Megabytes Per Second
Cache Memory Installed Size: 256
Data Transfer Rate: 600 Megabytes Per Second
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Hardware Connectivity: SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Hard-Drive Size: 8 TB
Item Weight: 1.85 Pounds
Number of Items: 1
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Customer Package Type: Standard Packaging
Brand: Western Digital
Model Number: WD8004FRYZ-SPVAEB0
Hard Disk Description: Mechanical Hard Disk
Built-In Media: Information Not Available
Model Name: Gold
Manufacturer: Western Digital Corporation
Global Trade Identification Number: 71
UPC: 718037858371
Mfr Part Number: WD8004FRYZ
Item Type Name: Hard Drive
Warranty Description: 5 year Manufacturer
Installation Type: Internal Hard Drive
Color: Gold
Enclosure Material: Information Not Available
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