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WD Gold Enterprise Class WD8005FRYZ 8 TB
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WD Gold Enterprise Class WD8005FRYZ 8 TB
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Gold (server)5 year warranty
2 TB4 TB
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4 TB
4FRYZ
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512 MB
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512 MB
14 TB
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20 TB
Helium
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Placementbuilt-in
TypeHDD
Featuresserver
Volume8 TB
Form factor3.5 "
ConnectionSATA3
Manufacturer's warranty5 years
Technical specs
Cache memory256 MB
RPM7200 rpm
Data transfer rate267 MB/s
Operation power consumption8 W
Standby power consumption6.7 W
Reading noise level36 dB
Standby mode noise level29 dB
MTBF2 M h
Features
Featuresfor video surveillance
General
Size147x102x26 mm
Weight715 g
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Refurbished - Western Digital Gold 8TB 3.5" 7200 rpm Internal Hard Drive RFB-WD8005FRYZ

The Refurbished Western Digital Gold 8TB 3.5" 7200 rpm Internal Hard Drive is a reliable and spacious storage solution design... moreed for users with significant data demands. Ideal for both home and small business environments, this hard drive provides robust performance and substantial storage capacity in a traditional form factor. With an impressive 8TB of space, it allows users to store large files, backups, and multimedia collections, ensuring that you won't quickly run out of room. This refurbished model stands out for its excellent condition and reliability. While there are newer, more advanced storage technologies available, such as SSDs which offer faster access speeds, the Western Digital Gold series is renowned for durability and performance in a rotational drive. This makes it particularly appealing for users prioritising cost-effectiveness without compromising on essential performance attributes. Offering a SATA interface with a maximum sequential read and write speed of 255 MB/s, this hard drive efficiently handles everyday tasks like data retrieval, file transfers, and operating system storage. Its operational parameters make it suitable for quite a variety of uses, from data storage in NAS systems to gaming and media libraries. However, for applications requiring lightning-fast speeds, potential users should be aware that SSDs provide superior performance, albeit at a higher price point. What Makes It Different? What sets the Refurbished Western Digital Gold 8TB drive apart from standard consumer-grade options is its focus on enterprise-level reliability and long-term endurance. Designed for heavy workloads, this drive is engineered with an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 2.0 million hours, making it a dependable choice for users who need consistent performance in data-intensive environments. In contrast, many standard drives may not offer such an extended lifespan or reliability guarantees. Additionally, while there are alternatives on the market offering similar capacities, the Western Digital Gold series is recognised for its integration of features catering to safeguarding data integrity and performance efficiency. Therefore, users seeking dependable storage without the higher price typically associated with newer SSD technology will find this drive a valuable option. Performance & Everyday Use The maximum sequential read and write speeds of 255 MB/s denote a commendable performance range for a hard drive of this capacity. While not the fastest on the market when compared to SSD counterparts, it offers sufficient speed for typical tasks such as accessing large files, streaming media, and running applications where swift data transfers are necessary but not critical. This performance profile suits a wide variety of standard user applications, from light gaming to more substantial file management tasks. Operating within a temperature range of 5 C to 60 C ensures that the drive remains stable under everyday
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Western Digital Gold WD8005FRYZ internal hard drive 8 TB 7200 RPM 128 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III

Your Data Is Gold Customize your businesss storage mix to fit your specific needs with a full portfolio of enterprise-class... moreWD Gold HDDs in capacities of 1TB to 24TB1 with OptiNAND technology in 20TB 22TB and 24TB. These highly reliable solutions for demanding storage environments provide up to 2.5M hours MTBF2 vibration protection technology and a low power draw thanks to HelioSeal technology (for 12TB and above). Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class data centers and storage systems WD Gold SATA HDDs deliver the world-class performance you expect from Western Digital hard drives. More Flexibility More Freedom WD Gold lets you build out your storage your way with a full portfolio of SATA HDDs from 1TB to 24TB1 engineered for heavy application workloads and designed to handle workloads up to 550TB3 per year. Enhanced Reliability With up to 2.5M hours MTBF2 WD Gold hard drives deliver enhanced levels of dependability and durability. Vibration Protection WD Gold drives have 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. Plays Well with Others Specifically designed for use in enterprise-grade storage systems and data centers WD Gold HDDs are broadly compatible with major enterprise operating systems. Scale Your Business WD Gold drives are available in an unsurpassed industry-leading 24TB1 CMR capacity utilizing the OptiNAND technologys capacity-enabling feature. Helps Protect Your Data The innovative ArmorCache feature (22TB and 24TB only) provides enterprise power loss protection of your data in write-cache enabled (WCE) mode while increasing performance in write-cache disabled (WCD) mode.
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Western Digital Gold 8TB WD8005FRYZ WD8005FRYZ

Western Digital Gold WD8005FRYZ. HDD capacity: 8 TB, HDD speed: 7200 RPM, Storage drive buffer size: 128 MB, HDD size: 3.5",... moreInterface: Serial ATA III, Hybrid-HDD cache memory: 0.256 GB...
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Western Digital Gold WD8005FRYZ internal hard drive 3.5" 8 TB Serial ATA III

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Western Digital Gold WD8005FRYZ internal hard drive 8 TB 7200 RPM 128

Western Digital Gold WD8005FRYZ internal hard drive 8 TB 7200 RPM 128 MB 3.5" Serial ATA III Your Data Is GoldCustomize your... morebusiness’s storage mix to fit your specific needs with a full portfolio ofenterprise-class WD Gold HDDs in capacities of 1TB to 24TB1. with OptiNAND™ technologyin 20TB. 22TB and 24TB. These highly reliable solutions for demanding storageenvironments provide up to 2.5M hours MTBF2. vibration protection technology. and a lowpower draw thanks to HelioSeal® technology (for 12TB and above). Specifically designedfor use in enterprise-class data centers and storage systems. WD Gold SATA HDDs deliverthe world-class performance you expect from Western Digital® hard drives.More Flexibility. More FreedomWD Gold lets you build out your storage your way with a full portfolio of SATA HDDsfrom 1TB to 24TB1. engineered for heavy application workloads and designed to handleworkloads up to 550TB3 per year.Enhanced ReliabilityWith up to 2.5M hours MTBF2. WD Gold hard drives deliver enhanced levels ofdependability and durability.Vibration ProtectionWD Gold drives have sophisticated monitoring electronics that help correct linear androtational vibrations in real time using enhanced vibration protection technology forimproved performance in high-vibration environments.Plays Well with OthersSpecifically designed for use in enterprise-grade storage systems and data centers. WDGold HDDs are broadly compatible with major enterprise operating systems.Scale Your BusinessWD Gold drives are available in an unsurpassed. industry-leading 24TB1 CMR capacityutilizing the OptiNAND™ technology’s capacity-enabling feature.Helps Protect Your DataThe innovative ArmorCache™ feature (22TB and 24TB only) provides enterprise powerloss protection of your data in write-cache enabled (WCE) mode while increasingperformance in write-cache disabled (WCD) mode.
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The WD Gold Enterprise Class hard drives are known for their quiet operation and fast performance, making them suitable for continuous 24/7 use. Users appreciate the reliability and long-term warranty offered, although some have experienced early failures, necessitating warranty returns. The drives are generally cool and moderately noisy, with some models being quieter than expected. While they are not recommended for gaming due to slower response times after idle periods, they excel in environments requiring large storage capacities and consistent performance. Despite their higher price, especially after market fluctuations, they are valued for their durability and efficiency in enterprise settings.
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Solid disc, excellent flight
24 July 2021 
I took the 12 TB version for my home TrueNAS server as file storage for everything: archives, torrents, downloads, photos, etc. I thought that it would make a lot of noise, but in the end I was pleasantly surprised: there is practically no noise, or rather, of course it is, but much more modest than I expected. The disk is currently 20% full. During active copying, downloading and distributing torrents, the disk barely audibly clicks its heads. The server with the disk is located in the bedroom on the floor, under the TV, from a distance of 2 meters you already have to listen to hear something. I don’t know what’s the matter, of course everyone has different sensitivity, but for those who write that it is noisy, I would suggest first trying to disable file indexing (if you are using Windows).
-Moderately noisy
-Doesn't heat up
-Price after the launch of the Chia cryptocurrency (the price of which has fallen a long time ago, hey retailers!)
Dmitriy: use WD WD121KRYZ more than year
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great model, love it
18 December 2020 
I took the WD181KRYZ into my PC, I had 10 disks (now 8), I expected that they would be as fast and noisy as hgst ultrastart, which crack loudly, but surprisingly the disk turned out to be very quiet, you can’t hear it, the speed is expected, and he's cold.
Quiet, cool, fast. No tiled entry. 5 year warranty
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In the first month you will definitely see whether there is a defect or not, technical support is good.
5 March 2018 
Good, but expensive.
Doesn't get hot, makes almost no noise. Fast.
Half a month of hassle-free flight at home and... a crackling sound when turning off, like a car skidding for 2 seconds. The tech support said "return it", like it's defective. I'll return it and see.
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