WD Gold Enterprise Class 1TB SATA hard drive featuring gold-colored casing with Western Digital branding

Enterprise-Grade 1TB Storage Solution for Mission-Critical Operations

The WD Gold Enterprise Class SATA HDD combines robust engineering with exceptional reliability for demanding datacenter environments. This 1TB drive features advanced technology optimized for continuous operation, delivering consistent performance for high-stakes business applications. The distinctive gold casing represents Western Digital's commitment to premium enterprise storage solutions, backed by industry-leading specifications and durability standards.

Technical Specifications

  • 1TB storage capacity optimized for enterprise workloads
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface for reliable data transfer
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed with 128MB cache buffer

Applications

  • High-availability server deployments
  • Enterprise storage arrays
  • Mission-critical datacenter operations
Internal view of WD Gold hard drive showing precision-engineered components and platters with dimensional specifications

Precision-Engineered Internal Components for Maximum Reliability

The internal architecture of the WD Gold drive showcases the meticulous engineering that enables its superior performance. The precision-machined components work in perfect harmony to deliver consistent data access and storage reliability. With dimensions of 101.6 mm x 147 mm, this 3.5-inch form factor drive integrates seamlessly into standard enterprise server chassis and storage arrays.

Technical Specifications

  • Standard 3.5-inch form factor (101.6 mm x 147 mm)
  • High-precision mechanical components
  • Engineered for 24/7 continuous operation

Applications

  • Data center infrastructure
  • Enterprise backup systems
  • Large-scale storage deployments

Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

WD-IMSourcing

Manufacturer Part Number

WD1005FBYZ

Brand Name

WD-IMSourcing

Product Line

Gold

Product Model

WD1005FBYZ

Product Name

Gold WD1005FBYZ Hard Drive

Product Type

Hard Drive

Technical Information
Storage Capacity

1 TB

Drive Performance
Spindle Speed (rpm)

7200

Buffer

128 MB

Network & Communication
Wireless LAN

No

Interfaces/Ports
Drive Interface

SATA

Drive Interface Standard

SATA/600

Physical Characteristics
Drive Type

Internal

Form Factor

3.5

Miscellaneous
Device Supported

Storage System
Server

Included in the Box

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    Hard Drive

FAQs

What is the storage capacity and form factor of the WD Gold Internal Hard Drive?
The WD Gold Internal Hard Drive offers 1TB of storage capacity in a 3.5-inch form factor. This enterprise-class drive is designed for server and storage systems, making it ideal for datacenter environments requiring reliable, high-capacity storage solutions.
What is the drive's interface and transfer speed?
This WD Gold drive features a SATA 6Gb/s interface (SATA/600), providing fast and reliable data transfer speeds. Combined with its 7200RPM spindle speed and 128MB cache buffer, it delivers robust performance for demanding server and storage applications.
What is the workload capacity of this WD Gold drive?
The WD Gold hard drive is designed to handle workloads up to 550TB per year, which is among the highest workload capabilities for any 3.5-inch hard drive. This makes it ideal for high-availability server environments requiring 24/7 operation.
What is the drive's reliability rating?
This WD Gold drive offers up to 2.5 million hours Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), providing one of the highest levels of reliability for continuous 24x7x365 operation in demanding storage environments.
What software utilities are included with the drive?
The drive comes with Acronis True Image WD Edition, which provides comprehensive disk utilities including drive cloning, operating system backup, and secure data wiping capabilities. This software allows for easy migration of your OS, applications, and data to the new drive.

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