Western Digital Black WD3000F9YZ-09N20L1 3TB 3.5" 6Gb/s 7200 RPM SATA HDD
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About this product
This Western Digital Black WD3000F9YZ-09N20L1 is a 3TB internal desktop hard drive designed for PC compatibility. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and connects via a SATA III interface, offering a 6Gb/s transfer rate. The drive operates at 7200 RPM with a 64 MB cache, aiming for robust performance. It incorporates various advanced features like StableTrac and Dual Actuator Technology for enhanced reliability and data integrity.
Our take
The Western Digital Black WD3000F9YZ-09N20L1 is a solid choice for an internal desktop drive, especially given its focus on performance and reliability. The 3TB capacity is respectable for a primary or secondary drive, and the 7200 RPM speed with a 64 MB cache provides good responsiveness for an HDD. I appreciate the inclusion of features like StableTrac and Enhanced RAFF Technology, which suggest it's built for sustained operation and data protection. The SATA III interface ensures modern compatibility. Just be aware of the California Prop 65 warning, as with many electronic components.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 3TB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- SATA III 6Gb/s interface
- 64 MB cache for performance
- Advanced reliability features
Cons
- 3TB capacity, not largest available
- Includes California Prop 65 Warning
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- MPN WD3000F9YZ-09N20L1
- California Prop 65 Warning This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand WDC
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 16 specifications
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- WD3000F9YZ-09N20L1
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Advanced Format (AF), StableTrac Technology, Multi-axis Shock Sensor, Enhanced RAFF Technology, Dual Actuator Technology, 24/7 Operational Reliability, NoTouch Ramp Load Technology, Dynamic Fly-height Technology, Time-limited Error Recovery (TLER)
- Storage Capacity
- 3 TB
- Interface
- SATA III
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Cache
- 64 MB
