The WD Gold model WD4004FRYZ is designed for demanding data centers and enterprise environments. With a capacity of 4 TB, it meets the high-volume storage requirements of today's businesses. The drive features a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and a cache size of 256 MB, ensuring fast access and transfer rates of up to 600 MB/s, making it suitable for data-intensive applications. Its reliability and advanced features such as ArmorCache technology, HelioSeal, and an integrated vibration sensor enhance data integrity and system stability. Additionally, the drive's environmental friendliness, with operating temperatures ranging from 5 °C to 60 °C and a noise emission of only 29 dBA, ensures quiet and efficient operation under various conditions. The drive is ROHS compliant, adhering to modern environmental standards. Whether for archiving or operational purposes, the WD Gold hard drive is a reliable solution with high storage capacity that businesses can depend on.
Interface version | SATA III |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Memory Scope of application | Enterprise |
Max. Speed | 7200 RPM |
Interface | SATA |
Item number | 42604688 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Manufacturer no. | WD4004FRYZ |
Release date | 30.1.2024 |
Sales rank in Category Hard drives | 132 of 3350 |
Memory Scope of application | Enterprise |
Interface | SATA |
Interface version | SATA III |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Hard drive height | 26mm |
Storage capacity | 4 TB |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 600 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 7200 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Hard disk filling | Air |
Max. Workload Rate | 550 TB/J |
Hard disk additional functions | Hardware encryption, Hot plugging, Native command queuing |
Maximum operating temperature | 60 °C |
Max. noise level | 29 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 5.40 W |
Power consumption | 6.70 W |
Country of origin | Germany |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
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Scope of delivery | S, WD Gold WD4004FRYZ Internal hard drive 4 TB 7200 RPM 256 MB 3.5" SATA 6Gb |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 641 g |
Length | 20.50 cm |
Width | 15 cm |
Height | 8 cm |
Weight | 762 g |
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