WD Gold 6TB Enterprise Class SATA HDD
Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: 0B36039 | Part #: 0B36039 | MPN: WD6002FRYZ
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About the WD Gold 6TB Enterprise Class SATA HDD
The WD Gold 6TB Enterprise Class SATA HDD operates at 7200 RPM with 6 TB formatted capacity, positioning it in the mid-tier storage segment for always-on enterprise deployments. Manufactured by Western Digital under part number WD6002FRYZ, this 3.5-inch drive combines proven CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology with a 256 MB cache buffer and SATA 6Gb/s interface to deliver reliable sequential and random I/O performance across server and NAS workloads. The drive's rated workload of 550 TB/yr and MTBF of 2,000,000 hours reflect Western Digital's commitment to data center-grade durability.
Enterprise storage architects and IT procurement teams standardizing on WD Gold drives benefit from consistent thermal management across 0°C to 60°C operating temperature ranges, efficient power consumption of 6.8 W during read/write and 5.3 W at idle, and advanced rotational vibration compensation that stabilizes performance in multi-drive enclosures. The 512e sector format ensures broad OS compatibility, while non-recoverable read error rates of less than 1 in 10^15 bits read and operating shock tolerance of 65 G (2 ms) across both read and write cycles provide confidence in 24/7 reliability. RoHS compliance further supports enterprise procurement standards. To discuss volume licensing, integration requirements, or total cost of ownership for the WD6002FRYZ across your infrastructure, contact Omnixon Global for a formal RFQ.
Typical Enterprise Deployment Scenarios
- Multi-bay NAS systems requiring high-capacity, always-on storage with reduced power overhead
- Surveillance and archival servers where sustained 550 TB/yr workload ratings align with 24/7 operation
- Mid-market data center storage expansion when redundancy and thermal stability are prioritized over extreme performance
- Hybrid SSD/HDD tiering environments where capacity-per-watt efficiency justifies 7200 RPM mechanical storage
- Backup and restore workflows benefiting from 2,000,000-hour MTBF and robust vibration compensation in dense rack installations
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | 0B36039 |
| Part Number | 0B36039 |
| MPN | WD6002FRYZ |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 6TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0B36039 |
| Model Series | WD Gold |
| Formatted Capacity | 6 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Sector Format | 512e |
| Cache (Buffer) | 256 MB |
| Rated Workload | 550 TB/yr |
| MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
| Non-Recoverable Read Errors | <1 in 10^15 bits read |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Height | 26.1 mm |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 6.8 W |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.3 W |
| Rotational Vibration Compensation | Yes |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
| Operating Shock | 65 G (2 ms, read); 65 G (2 ms, write) |
Frequently Asked Questions about WD Gold 6TB Enterprise Class SATA HDD
What does the WD Gold 6TB Enterprise Class SATA HDD do?
At 6TB, the WD Gold 6TB Enterprise Class SATA HDD 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 Gold 6TB Enterprise Class SATA HDD?
Key specifications for the WD Gold 6TB Enterprise Class SATA HDD: capacity 6TB; form factor 3.5"; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; product name WD Gold 6TB Enterprise Class SATA HDD; brand Western Digital; category Hard Drive; capacity 6TB; form factor 3.5 inch; interface SATA 6Gb/s. Manufacturer part number 0B36039. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the WD Gold 6TB Enterprise Class SATA HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The WD Gold 6TB Enterprise Class SATA HDD 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.