Name: WD5003ABYX Western Digital RE4 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WD5003ABYX
Price: 29.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (108 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital RE4 500GB drive provides solid storage capacity with a focus on reliability and steady performance. It fits well in server setups and enterprise storage arrays where consistent data access and durability are essential. Its balance of speed and cache size supports daily operations without unnecessary complexity or power consumption.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WD5003ABYX
Series	RE4

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s (SATA II)
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 3GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in
Width	4.0 in
Depth	5.787
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.000 x 5.787 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	CE

Product Description
The Western Digital RE4 500GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments requiring dependable and consistent storage. It's commonly found in servers and data centers where steady, high-volume performance is crucial. This drive suits IT professionals and businesses that manage large amounts of data and need a balance of speed and reliability. Key Features Engineered for 24/7 operation, making it suitable for continuous workloads 64MB cache buffer smooths data flow and improves efficiency SATA 3Gb/s interface supports broad compatibility with enterprise systems 7,200 RPM delivers steady performance without excessive power draw Designed with error recovery controls tailored for RAID configurations This hard drive is often deployed in storage arrays, backup systems, and servers where performance consistency matters. It helps maintain data integrity and uptime in environments that demand reliable disk operation over long periods.

Use Cases
The WD5003ABYX Western Digital RE4 500GB hard drive is designed for environments requiring high reliability and consistent performance, such as enterprise storage systems and server infrastructures. It is optimized for IT professionals managing medium-scale virtualization and data storage clusters where data availability and steady throughput are critical. How It's Used: Deploying in rack-mounted servers within data centers to handle transactional databases with frequent read/write operations. Integrating into storage arrays in small to mid-sized business networks to support file sharing and backup workloads. Utilizing in virtualization environments where predictable disk performance under mixed workloads is essential. Implementing in remote office servers requiring durable storage with consistent access speeds for remote data processing. Supporting archival systems where balanced capacity and reliable data retrieval are necessary over long periods. By providing a balance of speed and cache efficiency, this drive helps maintain operational continuity without excessive power draw, making it suitable for scalable IT deployments. Its consistent performance characteristics simplify capacity planning and help maintain throughput stability in demanding environments.

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WD5003ABYX Western Digital RE4 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

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