WD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive

WD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive

Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs

SKU: 0F38235 | Part #: 0F38235 | MPN: WD102FZBX

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About the WD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive

At idle, the WD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive consumes just 0.4W, but under read/write workloads it draws 7.2W—a critical metric for storage architects designing power-efficient JBOD arrays and high-density server environments. This Western Digital enterprise-class drive pairs low standby power consumption with sustained performance: up to 250 MB/s sequential read speed, 7200 RPM spindle, and a 256 MB cache buffer built on CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology.

The WD102FZBX (part number 0F38235) delivers 10TB of capacity in a compact 3.5-inch form factor, rated for up to 180 TB/year workload intensity across 300,000 load/unload cycles. Operating reliably between 0°C and 60°C, it withstands 30 Gs of shock during read operations and 50 Gs during writes, making it suitable for environments where vibration and thermal stability matter. Western Digital's SATA 6 Gb/s interface ensures seamless integration into existing infrastructure. IT procurement teams and storage engineers seeking a balance between capacity, power efficiency, and reliability will find this drive ideal for mixed-use enterprise storage pools and nearline archival workloads.

Typical Enterprise Deployment Scenarios

  • Nearline JBOD arrays where power-per-terabyte efficiency directly impacts operational cost
  • Video surveillance and security backup systems requiring sustained multi-drive workloads up to 180 TB/year
  • Secondary storage tiers for SMB and mid-market data centers balancing capacity and thermal footprint
  • NAS expansion modules in environments where 7200 RPM performance outweighs ultra-low power requirements
  • Hybrid cold-warm storage architectures with frequent access cycles and extended shelf life expectations

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Technical Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
CategoryEnterprise HDDs
SKU0F38235
Part Number0F38235
MPNWD102FZBX
ConditionNew
Capacity10TB
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s
Speed7,200 RPM
Manufacturer Part Number0F38235
ModelWD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive
Form Factor3.5-inch
Capacity10TB
InterfaceSATA 6 Gb/s
Rotational Speed7200 RPM
Cache Buffer256 MB
Recording TechnologyCMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
Max Sequential ReadUp to 250 MB/s
Workload RatingUp to 180 TB/year
Load/Unload Cycles (rated)300,000
Power – Read/Write7.2W
Power – Standby0.4W
Operating Temperature0°C to 60°C
Non-Operating Temperature-40°C to 70°C
Operating Shock30 Gs (2ms, read); 50 Gs (2ms, write)
Non-Operating Shock250 Gs
Vibration (Operating)0.5 Gs (rotational)
Dimensions101.85 mm x 146.99 mm x 26.1 mm
Weight730 g

Frequently Asked Questions about WD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive

What does the WD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive do?

At 10TB, the WD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.

What are the headline specs of the WD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive?

Key specifications for the WD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive: capacity 10TB; form factor 3.5"; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; product name WD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive; brand Western Digital; category Hard Drive (HDD); capacity 10TB; form factor 3.5"; interface SATA 6Gb/s. Manufacturer part number 0F38235. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the WD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive compatible with my infrastructure?

The WD Black 10TB Performance Hard Drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface in a 3.5" form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.