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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit

Western Digital

Western Digital WD1003FBYX 1TB 7200RPM 64MB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-9T24-G78MS

1 TB desktop hard drive spins at 7200 RPM with a 64 MB cache over a SATA 3 Gb/s interface

  • 1 TB capacity for large desktop storage
  • 7200 RPM speed for responsive data access
  • 64 MB cache to smooth burst workloads
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface for broad motherboard compatibility
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays

1 TB SATA 3.5-inch desktop drive

The Western Digital WD1003FBYX is a 1 TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drive spinning at 7 200 RPM with a 64 MB cache. It is a new bare drive intended for desktop systems that still use the 3 Gb/s SATA interface. The unit weighs 2.0 pound and comes with a 90-day warranty.

Suits bulk storage on older SATA ports.

This drive fits builders adding inexpensive capacity to a legacy desktop or a server backplane limited to 3 Gb/s SATA. It is not for users who need the low latency of solid-state storage, nor for anyone requiring the 6 Gb/s throughput of modern SATA III controllers.

1 TB capacity with mechanical headroom limits

The 1 TB platter space comfortably holds operating-system images, documents and media libraries. Sustained transfers are bounded by the 7 200 RPM spindle and the 3 Gb/s link, so heavy random I/O workloads such as database journals or virtual-machine disks will saturate the drive well before the capacity is filled.

Highlights

  • 1 TB capacity for large desktop storage
  • 7200 RPM speed for responsive data access
  • 64 MB cache to smooth burst workloads
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface for broad motherboard compatibility
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What SATA host controller or motherboard port does the WD1003FBYX need to operate?

The drive connects to any standard 3.5" SATA 3Gb/s port on a desktop motherboard or add-in controller and draws power from a regular SATA power connector.

Will the 7200RPM RE4 drive work reliably in a system that still uses older 3Gb/s SATA cables and backplanes?

Yes, the WD1003FBYX is a native 3Gb/s SATA device, so it runs at full speed on legacy cables and backplanes without negotiation issues.

How can I verify the 64MB cache and 7200RPM speed are active after installation?

Check the drive model and reported rotation rate in the BIOS or with a tool such as CrystalDiskInfo; both should show WD1003FBYX, 7200RPM and a 64MB buffer.

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