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WD Gold 4TB Enterprise Class Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM Class SATA 6 Gb/s 128MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD4002FYYZ
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Digital Storage Capacity | 4 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
Connectivity Technology | SATA |
Brand | Western Digital |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Raid |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Gold |
About this item
- Compatibility : Windows, Windows Server, Linux, and Mac OS
- Designed for 24x7x365 reliability at workloads up to 550TB per year
- High level of reliability with up to 2.5 million hours MTBF. Compatibility: Windows, Windows Server, Linux, and Mac OS
- Performance-optimized for heavy application workloads
- RAID-specific time-limited error recovery (TLER)
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Storage Capacity | 3.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Noise level | 3.0 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 3.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | — | 4.2 | 4.2 |
Easy to install | — | 4.4 | 4.5 | — | 4.6 | 4.5 |
For gaming | — | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 2.6 | — |
Sold By | SabrePC (SN Rec-5 Yr HDD Wty) | M-X-C Tech | Amazon.com | HardDriveGeeks (SN Recorded) | Amazon.com | TheTechGroup |
storage capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4000 GB | 4 TB | 0 TB |
hardware interface | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb |
compatible devices | Desktop | Desktop, PC, Xbox | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | NAS System |
form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
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Technical Details
Brand | Western Digital |
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Series | Gold |
Item model number | WD4002FYYZ |
Hardware Platform | PC; Mac; Linux |
Item Weight | 1.58 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 5.79 x 4 x 1.03 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.79 x 4 x 1.03 inches |
Color | Gold |
Flash Memory Size | 4 |
Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Manufacturer | Western Digital Bare Drives |
ASIN | B01AV1697A |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 19, 2016 |
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3.6 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #273 in Internal Hard Drives |
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8TB 3.5 inch WD Gold 7200RPM 256 MB SATA enterprise-class hard drive 512e Compatible with: PC; Mac; Linux
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Customers like the performance and value of the hard drive. For example, they mention it's outstanding, works flawlessly, and is worth the price. Customers are also happy with storage space. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, noise, and warranty.
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Customers like the performance of the drive. They mention that it works flawlessly, has fantastic read and write speeds, and is responsive. Some say that the price of the drives makes a difference in reliability and performance.
"I bought three of the 4TB WD Gold drives and the performance is outstanding...." Read more
"...my case has no problem with airflow.. I have noticed no temperature or performance issues yet, transferring 12tb or so of data back and forth." Read more
"...Not much difference in price, but a lot of difference in reliability and performance." Read more
"Works great ... I normally get WD Black 4TB, but they were out when I needed a hard drive for back-ups...." Read more
Customers like the value of the computer drive. They say it's worth the price, relatively inexpensive per terabyte, and the best HD money can buy. Some mention that it'll be a good choice for server storage.
"...This price was a steal so I bought 3 more and two of them only had around 8000 power on hours...." Read more
"We bought this because of the great price. Upon inspection/diags, the drive showed 5 years of use...." Read more
"These are very expensive drives and to get the one I got used so cheap, I was a little suspicious...." Read more
"...The WD Gold is an excellent product. I've bought 7 so far and will by more." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the storage space provided by the hard drive. They mention that it has a nice size cache, and is great with random access. Additionally, they mention that the drive is cost effective, reliable, and has incredibly high capacity. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and functionality of the drive.
"...is the best you can get for your money, is built to run 24/7, has a large 128 MB cache, and comes with a 5 year warranty.!..." Read more
"...fast as a Black series, I play games on it just fine and it serves to store my documents and the like since it is billed as WD's most stable HDD...." Read more
"...Read 193 Write 196 The cache size is enormous and the rated mtbf is better than an ssd...." Read more
"...2 years later, it's still working perfectly. It only stores data, no OS or programs." Read more
Customers find the installation process of the computer drive to be easy. They mention that it works reliably, is quick to format, and has a lot more configuration detail.
"...All that being said - installation and formatting was a breeze and the drive had been performing not stop since...." Read more
"...There is a lot more configuration detail that shows up in windows properties upon installing and formatting than my other WD drives and just gives..." Read more
"The disk arrived in time. The installation is easy. It is quiet when you do not access the data within it...." Read more
"...So far it is working just fine and was very easy to install and set up. If it should not hold up as expected, I will return and amend this review...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the computer drive. Some mention that it's the most reliable drives that out perform any others, while others say that they failed within a couple of months with issues with bad sectors.
"...TL:DR - If you are looking for the most reliable drives that also out perform any other drives in its class, and you don't need it to be ultra quiet..." Read more
"This is a fantastic drive for servers, network storage where durability and longevity are paramount, and people who absolutely *have* to have the..." Read more
"...Data Lifeguard said it had bad sectors. Had it returned, no replacement. The second one cost $30 more because the first one I had bought on sale...." Read more
"...Great drives, good speed and quite enough for the job. WD has always treated me well, just register the drive and theres not too much to worry about." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the hard drive. Some mention that it's very quiet, while others say that it makes very loud clicking noises. The drive is not quiet and makes audible clunking noises every second or two for 2 hours. The whining scratching sounds are LOUD.
"...I'm just going to assume all of these are irredeemably bad. It is VERY LOUD, constantly making clicking noises as if it's doing something when you..." Read more
"...months and update on reliability of the drive, so far it is not very noisy as I would have thought, and my case has no problem with airflow.. I have..." Read more
"...These drives are meant to operate 24/7/365 and are not constructed to be quiet, like one would expect from a drive most people would use on a..." Read more
"...It's very inconsistent with timing. It's not loud, but could become annoying if you were just sitting in the same room, reading or trying to sleep..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the warranty of the computer drive. Some mention that the warranty is good in case something goes wrong, while others say that it was expired.
"4TB drive was out of warranty when i got it. it also had 38,600 hours on it. I am returning it. a drive in this condition usually sells for $20" Read more
"...The first two, sadly after reading other reviews here, have no warranty so I'm hoping that they will last long enough to be worth the money...." Read more
"...any better quality wise than any other WD drive I've had, but the warranty is good in case something goes wrong...." Read more
"...Before opening i checked the SN on WD website and it was out of warranty by a year...." Read more
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How did they arrive?
I don't normally mention packing when talking about a product in the review but it has to be mentioned. These are sensitive devices. What's the point in buying a nice drive if it gets shipped in such a way that it becomes compromised?
The packaging for these drives is top-notch. No nail-biting necessary when you order from Platinum Micro. These WD gold units are cushioned with end-brackets and each drive also arrives in it's own box. The drives are hermetically sealed and labelled individually--on the drive and on the Mylar vacuum bag. SMART Diags indicate that all drives are brand-new and the manufacturing date on the label verified it also.
How am I using them?
I use them in an AMD FX 8 core file and backup server running Windows 2012 R2. I need reliable storage that was based on the SATAIII interface for this particular build. I have a 1TB Samsung Pro SSD for the primary disk with these being used for network file storage and backups.
Why did I go with these?*
I compared datasheets, RAID configs, performance and reliability reports and online comparisons and then chatted with a WD engineer about my findings and concerns over reliability. I also chatted with storage support from Seagate and IBM.
I was given this model number to look up online by WD and was told that it or the 6TB unit would not let me down. I spent weeks researching competitor's drives and their performance. I looked at many characteristics over the long run for various configs, setups and chipsets. I felt good about this decision after doing my homework. When I checked to see who sold them, Amazon had them in stock. So I bought 3 of them.
Is the duty rate high?
They are tested for 24x7x365 reliability at workloads up to 550TB per year. I tested two of these with very large data transfers, large photoshop saves and multiple simultaneous copy streams. They didn't skip a beat or lag and the copies didn't slow down over time. All the while, the network share to these drives remained available with instant response to other systems.
So there is a steady transfer rate and very good I/O handling.
As a side note, the trick to keeping server-class drives in optimum condition over the long haul is to keep them as cool as you can and at a consistent operating temperature.
I'm just going to assume all of these are irredeemably bad. It is VERY LOUD, constantly making clicking noises as if it's doing something when you aren't even using the drive. I'm definitely not using it and Task Manager says 0% usage so the drive should be asleep, BUT NOPE. Never-ending KRZZZCRAZZZKURRRRR 24/7 no matter what. I was just gonna keep this last one regardless, tired of the back and forthing with returns and waiting for refunds, but I can feel the walls of my mind being torn down hearing it go on and on. I'm feeling more and more tempted to chuck this thing against a concrete slab as every second passes, but I'd prefer my money back and a better drive instead. I've attached a video with it making the noise, take in mind that this isn't the worst it's sounded.
Straight out of the box, the drive performs at over 200 MB/s sequential Q32 read AND write. Of course, as to be expected from any drive, the more you fill it the slower it will become, so I have attached a screenshot for a read/write test using CDM at 0% capacity and 75% capacity.
To address the people that say the drive is loud, I'm not sure what they were expecting from an enterprise DATA CENTER drive. These drives are meant to operate 24/7/365 and are not constructed to be quiet, like one would expect from a drive most people would use on a personal home computer, like the WD Blue series. I've actually found that this drive is even more quiet than my WD Black drive, AND it out performs it (and I'm sure it is even more reliable). Others may even point out how hot the drive can get, as if it is a defect. This, again, is not the case as these drives are made to safely operate at up to 60°C.
TL:DR - If you are looking for the most reliable drives that also out perform any other drives in its class, and you don't need it to be ultra quiet, you've come to the right place.
Straight out of the box, the drive performs at over 200 MB/s sequential Q32 read AND write. Of course, as to be expected from any drive, the more you fill it the slower it will become, so I have attached a screenshot for a read/write test using CDM at 0% capacity and 75% capacity.
To address the people that say the drive is loud, I'm not sure what they were expecting from an enterprise DATA CENTER drive. These drives are meant to operate 24/7/365 and are not constructed to be quiet, like one would expect from a drive most people would use on a personal home computer, like the WD Blue series. I've actually found that this drive is even more quiet than my WD Black drive, AND it out performs it (and I'm sure it is even more reliable). Others may even point out how hot the drive can get, as if it is a defect. This, again, is not the case as these drives are made to safely operate at up to 60°C.
TL:DR - If you are looking for the most reliable drives that also out perform any other drives in its class, and you don't need it to be ultra quiet, you've come to the right place.
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I wanted something that gave the best of both performance AND solid reliability. Typically, NAS rated drives are around 5,200 RPM with longevity their focus, however the WD Gold is a fast 7,200 RPM drive with 128MB Cache and has specs that are close even to the fast consumer grade WD Black drive.
I’ve included some photos Crystal Mark benchmark tests for both ESATA and USB 3.0 for your review. I’m using the Vantec 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s to USB 3.0/eSATA HDD Enclosure (NST-366SU3-BK) found here on Amazon.
I’ve included a couple photos of benchmarks of both the WD Black and WD Gold which may help you decide which is better for your application.
Loving the speed of my WD Gold and feel secure with my data. I hope you found this review helpful.
Cheers.
Reviewed in Canada on August 11, 2018
I wanted something that gave the best of both performance AND solid reliability. Typically, NAS rated drives are around 5,200 RPM with longevity their focus, however the WD Gold is a fast 7,200 RPM drive with 128MB Cache and has specs that are close even to the fast consumer grade WD Black drive.
I’ve included some photos Crystal Mark benchmark tests for both ESATA and USB 3.0 for your review. I’m using the Vantec 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s to USB 3.0/eSATA HDD Enclosure (NST-366SU3-BK) found here on Amazon.
I’ve included a couple photos of benchmarks of both the WD Black and WD Gold which may help you decide which is better for your application.
Loving the speed of my WD Gold and feel secure with my data. I hope you found this review helpful.
Cheers.