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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with circuit board visible

Western Digital

Western Digital WD1002FBYS 1TB 7200RPM 32MB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-TRP7-B2GA1

A 1 TB desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 32 MB cache and SATA 3Gb/s interface

  • 1 TB capacity for large storage needs
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive data access
  • 32 MB cache buffer to smooth read and write operations
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface for broad desktop compatibility
  • Brand-new condition with zero hours of prior use

Enterprise storage drive

The Western Digital RE3 WD1002FBYS is a 1TB 3.5in SATA hard drive built for continuous operation in servers and RAID arrays. Its 7200RPM spindle and 32MB cache suit workloads that demand sustained throughput rather than burst speed.

3Gb/s SATA interface

The drive connects through a standard 3Gb/s SATA port and fits any 3.5in bay with the usual four side screws. Zero-hour status means the mechanism has no prior run time, so installation is straightforward for fresh deployments or array rebuilds.

Thermal and acoustic profile

At 7200RPM the unit produces typical enterprise-level vibration and audible seek noise, which is normal for multi-drive chassis with active airflow. Power draw follows the SATA 3Gb/s specification for 3.5in drives, so no special cabling or cooling beyond standard drive-bay ventilation is required.

Highlights

  • 1 TB capacity for large storage needs
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive data access
  • 32 MB cache buffer to smooth read and write operations
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface for broad desktop compatibility
  • Brand-new condition with zero hours of prior use

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the SATA 3Gb/s interface limit the WD1002FBYS to 3 Gb/s in practice?

Yes, the drive negotiates at SATA 3 Gb/s, so sustained throughput is capped at that link speed.

What physical space and mounting does the 3.5-inch WD1002FBYS require?

It fits a standard 3.5-inch drive bay and uses the usual four side or bottom screw holes for mounting.

How is the WD1002FBYS installed and what step is often missed?

Connect SATA data and power cables, secure the drive with screws, then initialise and format it in the OS — the formatting step is frequently forgotten.

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