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Western Digital RE WD4000FYYZ 4TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5in Enterprise Internal Hard Drive - OEM (Renewed)
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Western Digital RE WD4000FYYZ 4TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5in Enterprise Internal Hard Drive - OEM (Renewed)

Bottom line: The Western Digital RE WD4000FYYZ 4TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s: 4TB nearline capacity in a single 3.5in SATA 6.0Gb/s bay; main trade-off: renewed unit, not new, so wear history is unknown.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 4TB nearline capacity in a single 3.5in SATA 6.0Gb/s bay
  • ✓ 171 MB/s sustained sequential transfer rate, per WD RE spec
  • ✓ 1.2 million hour field-tested MTBF rating
  • ✓ Rated for 24x7 operation at up to 100% duty cycle
  • ✓ 3-year reseller warranty, unusual for a renewed drive

Cons

  • ✗ Renewed unit, not new, so wear history is unknown
  • ✗ Amazon Renewed listing, not sold directly by Western Digital
  • ✗ 7200 RPM platter drive is far slower than any SSD
  • ✗ OEM packaging means no mounting screws or SATA cable

Manufacturer description

This pre-owned or refurbished product has been professionally inspected and tested to work and look like new. How a product becomes part of Amazon Renewed, your destination for pre-owned, refurbished products: A customer buys a new product and returns it or trades it in for a newer or different model. That product is inspected and tested to work and look like new by Amazon-qualified suppliers. Then, the product is sold as an Amazon Renewed product on Amazon. If not satisfied with the purchase, renewed products are eligible for replacement or refund under the Amazon Renewed Guarantee.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital RE WD4000FYYZ 4TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. Amazon Renewed's PC & gaming hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for PC & gaming hardware of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Industry's highest capacity nearline drive - WD RE SATA hard drives are available in capacities 4 TB to suit even the most demanding storage needs
  • Highest performance for business-critical applications - WD RE delivers 6 Gb/s transfer rates, sustained sequential data rates of 171 MB/s and high random I/O rates
  • Designed for quality and reliability - With a field-tested 1.2 million hour MTBF, this high performance drive delivers the highest level of reliability for 24x7 operation in up to 100% duty cycle applications
  • Dual processor - Twice the processing power to maximize performance
  • 3 Years Warranty from Reseller

Full Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
ColorSilver
Model NameWD RE
Read Speed6 gigabytes_per_second
Unit Count1 Count
Form Factor3.5-inch
Media Speed171 megabytes_per_second
Model NumberWD4000FYYZ OEM-cr
Built-In MediaHard Drive
Hard-Drive Size4 TB
Mfr Part NumberWD4000FYYZ OEM-cr
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate6 gigabytes_per_second
Enclosure MaterialAluminum
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceSerial ATA-600
Warranty Description90 days limited warranty

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