2TB SATA WD2004FBYZ WD 3.5" Enterprise Hard Drive 7.2K RPM 6Gbps 128MB
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About this product
The WD2004FBYZ is a 2TB SATA 3.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive, operating at 7200 RPM with a 128 MB cache. Designed for enterprise environments, it supports features like Hot Plug and Hot Swap, and connects via a SATA 6Gbps interface. This drive is built for reliability and performance in demanding server or storage array applications.
Our take
This 2TB WD Enterprise Hard Drive is clearly built for more demanding environments than a typical desktop. The 'Enterprise Class' designation, combined with 7200 RPM and a generous 128 MB cache, points to a drive designed for robust performance and reliability in servers or storage arrays. Features like Hot Plug and Hot Swap are crucial for minimizing downtime in enterprise settings. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard, and the SATA 6Gbps interface ensures solid connectivity. While it's marketed for enterprise use, a user could leverage its durability and performance in a high-end desktop or home server build.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM for high performance
- 128 MB cache for responsiveness
- Enterprise class reliability
- Hot Plug and Hot Swap features
- SATA 6Gbps interface
Cons
- 3.5-inch form factor limits use
- Higher cost due to enterprise features
Specifications
- Compatible With Enterprise
- Color Silver
- MPN WD2004FBYZ
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand WD
- Form Factor 3.5 in
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- Type
- Internal Enterprise Hard Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- WD2004FBYZ
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hot Plug Support, Hot Swap
- Storage Capacity
- 2TB
- Interface
- SATA
- Cache
- 128 MB
- Product Line
- Enterprise Class
- UPC
- 783555148938
