Western Digital RE (WD4001FYYG-RFB) 4TB 7200RPM 32MB SAS Hard Drive

Running out of reliable storage for your mission-critical servers? The Western Digital RE (WD4001FYYG-RFB) 4TB 7200RPM 32MB SAS Hard Drive is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade hard drive designed for 24-hour SAS storage arrays, giving you the space and speed you need to keep data flowing without interruption.

Benefits of Western Digital Hard Drive

You gain peace of mind from a massive 1,400,000-hour MTBF, ensuring the drive lasts far longer than typical consumer models. Its 600,000 start/stop cycles mean it can handle frequent power changes in busy data centres. SMART monitoring alerts you early to any issues, helping avoid unexpected downtime. The 32 MB cache delivers quick data access, reducing latency during heavy workloads. Low idle power consumption (6.9 W) keeps energy costs down while the drive runs continuously.

Key Features of a 4 TB Hard Drive

• MTBF: 1400000 h. Exceptional reliability for long-term operation.
• Start/stop cycles: 600000. Handles frequent power cycles without wear.
• SMART technology: Yes. Provides real-time health monitoring.
• Average seek time: 20 ms. Fast positioning of the read/write heads.
• Buffer size: 32 MB. Improves data transfer efficiency.
• Interface: SAS. High-speed, enterprise-class connectivity.
• Speed: 7200 RPM. Balances performance with power efficiency.
• Capacity: 4 TB. Stores vast amounts of critical data in a single drive.

Usages of a 4 TB Hard Drive

Ideal for demanding environments where data integrity matters:

• Primary storage in RAID-5 or RAID-6 server arrays.
• High-performance database servers handling large transactions.
• Virtualisation hosts requiring fast, reliable disk access.
• Backup appliances that need massive, dependable capacity.
• Video-surveillance systems storing continuous high-resolution footage.

Western Digital Hard Drive

Many buyers worry that a high-capacity SAS drive will be too noisy or generate excess heat, leading to premature failure. Others fear complex installation or incompatibility with existing infrastructure. This drive addresses those concerns with a proven 7200 RPM design that balances speed and acoustic performance, and it operates within a wide temperature range (5 - 55 °C) for stable operation in most data-centre environments. Its 5 / 12 V power requirement matches standard server supplies, and the 32 MB cache ensures smooth data flow, eliminating bottlenecks. By choosing this Western Digital hard drive, you avoid the common pitfalls of under-performing storage and gain a dependable, easy-to-integrate solution for your enterprise needs.

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