WD Gold 8TB 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM Enterprise Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: WD8004FRYZ | Part #: WD8004FRYZ | MPN: WD8004FRYZ
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About the WD Gold 8TB 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM Enterprise Hard Drive
With a 256MB cache buffer and maximum sustained internal transfer rate of up to 255MB/s, the WD Gold 8TB delivers the performance profile that determines whether an enterprise drive fits backup, NAS, and archive workloads. Built by Western Digital, the WD8004FRYZ model combines 8TB capacity in a 3.5-inch form factor with SATA 6Gb/s connectivity and 7200 RPM spindle speed, creating a balanced platform for demanding 24/7 datacenter environments. The drive's HelioSeal helium-sealed enclosure reduces drag and heat, while rotational vibration sensors stabilize performance in multi-drive arrays.
Enterprise storage architects and IT procurement teams will value the 2,500,000-hour MTBF rating paired with a 550TB/year workload capacity and 300,000 load/unload cycles—metrics that reflect real-world reliability expectations in production systems. Western Digital's CMR recording technology in the WD Gold line delivers consistent, predictable performance without the latency variance of shingled designs. Operating across 0°C to 60°C with 6.4W read/write power consumption and 4.0W idle draw, this drive balances thermal headroom and efficiency in high-density enclosures. The 65G operating shock rating (2ms) and 250G non-operating shock tolerance further reinforce durability for mobility and logistics.
Typical Enterprise Deployment Scenarios
- Centralized NAS arrays and network-attached storage systems requiring sustained multi-client I/O over extended service periods
- Cold and warm archive tiers within tiered storage hierarchies managing compliance and long-term data retention
- RAID-protected backup targets in dedicated appliance environments with predictable, continuous workloads under 550TB/year
- Distributed surveillance and media storage infrastructure benefiting from helium-sealed reliability and vibration compensation
- Multi-bay enclosures and SAN infrastructure where 8TB-per-spindle density balances capacity, power, and thermal density
Contact Omnixon Global to request a quote for WD8004FRYZ units or discuss volume pricing, lead times, and integration support.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | WD8004FRYZ |
| Part Number | WD8004FRYZ |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WD8004FRYZ |
| Brand Line | WD Gold |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache Buffer | 256MB |
| Workload Rate | 550TB/year |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 300,000 |
| Internal Transfer Rate | Up to 255MB/s |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Helium-Sealed Enclosure | Yes (HelioSeal) |
| Rotational Vibration Sensors | Yes |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 6.4W |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4.0W |
| Operating Shock | 65G, 2ms |
| Non-Operating Shock | 250G, 2ms |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 147mm x 101.6mm x 26.1mm |
| Weight | 640g |
| RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Frequently Asked Questions about WD Gold 8TB 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM Enterprise Hard Drive
What workloads is the WD Gold 8TB 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM Enterprise Hard Drive designed for?
Enterprise mixed-use and ri workloads — including transactional databases, AI inference data, virtualisation, hyperconverged storage, and analytics. Endurance is rated for sustained 24/7 operation, not consumer-style burst use.
Will this SSD work in my Dell / HPE / Lenovo server?
Most enterprise SSDs ship in vendor-branded variants tied to a server QVL. Share your server model and we will quote the correctly-branded SKU (Dell-genuine, HPE-genuine, Lenovo-genuine) so support and firmware update tooling work without complaints.
Do you provide support support locally?
Yes. All units are sourced through distribution, so support registers cleanly with the manufacturer (Samsung / Kioxia / Solidigm / Micron / WD / Seagate) and DOA replacement is handled through our Dubai operations within 5 business days for UAE/GCC.
How do I get a quote for a bulk order?
Use the RFQ form on this page with your quantity and destination. For larger and project-scale orders we engage the vendor directly to prepare a tailored quote, and our pre-sales team follows up with a vendor-confirmed quote.