Description
Conquer tough workloads with enterprise-class WD Gold HDDs. 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. 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.
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Beyond expectations
WD Gold hard drives are performance-optimized for heavy application workloads. The WD Gold HDD's wide capacity range solves for the most demanding storage environments. - 
                
Enhanced reliability
With up to 2.5M hours MTBF, WD Gold hard drives deliver enhanced levels of dependability and durability. - 
                
A world-class performer
Delivering excellent service to any storage environment, WD Gold hard drives are designed to handle workloads up to 550TB per year - among the highest of any 3.5-inch hard drive. - 
                
Vibration protection
WD Gold has sophisticated monitoring electronics that help correct linear and rotational vibrations in real time using enhanced vibration protection technology for improved performance in high-vibration environments. - 
                
Play well with others
Broadly compatible with most PC and major enterprise operating systems. Specifically designed for use in enterprise-grade data centers and storage systems. 
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
 - WD Gold WD8004FRYZ - hard drive - 8 TB - SATA 6Gb/s
 
- Type
 - Hard drive - internal
 
- Capacity
 - 8 TB
 
- Form Factor
 - 3.5"
 
- Interface
 - SATA 6Gb/s
 
- Data Transfer Rate
 - 600 MBps
 
- Buffer Size
 - 256 MB
 
- Spindle Speed
 - 7200 rpm
 
- Features
 - Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward (RAFF), Time-Limited Error Recovery (TLER), dual actuator technology, Enterprise Class Reliability, NAS compatible, 24x7 continuous operation, advanced format 512e, Dynamic fly height technology
 
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
 - 101.6 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm
 
- Weight
 - 715 g
 
- Manufacturer Warranty
 - 5-year warranty
 
Detailed Specification
General
- Device Type
 - Hard drive - internal
 
- Capacity
 - 8 TB
 
- Form Factor
 - 3.5"
 
- Interface
 - SATA 6Gb/s
 
- Buffer Size
 - 256 MB
 
- Bytes per Sector
 - 512
 
- Features
 - Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward (RAFF), Time-Limited Error Recovery (TLER), dual actuator technology, Enterprise Class Reliability, NAS compatible, 24x7 continuous operation, advanced format 512e, Dynamic fly height technology
 
- Width
 - 101.6 mm
 
- Depth
 - 147 mm
 
- Height
 - 26.1 mm
 
- Weight
 - 715 g
 
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate
 - 600 MBps (external)
 
- Internal Data Rate
 - 255 MBps
 
- Spindle Speed
 - 7200 rpm
 
Reliability
- MTBF
 - 2,000,000 hours
 
- 24x7 Operation
 - Yes
 
- Non-Recoverable Errors
 - 1 per 10^15
 
- Load / Unload Cycles
 - 600,000
 
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces
 - 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
 
- Compatible Bay
 - 3.5"
 
Power
- Power Consumption
 - 8.8 Watt (read) , 7.4 Watt (idle)
 
Software & System Requirements
- OS Required
 - Apple MacOS, Linux, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows
 
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
 - RoHS
 
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
 - Limited warranty - 5 years
 
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
 - 5 °C
 
- Max Operating Temperature
 - 60 °C
 
- Shock Tolerance (operating)
 - 70 g @ 2 ms half-sine wave
 
- Shock Tolerance (non-operating)
 - 300 g @ 2 ms half-sine wave
 
- Sound Emission
 - 29 dBA
 
        
                    
                    
                
 
            
            
                
                    
                