Western Digital WD RED Pro 7200/256M (WD4003FFBX)

The Western Digital WD RED Pro 7200/256M (WD4003FFBX) is a high-performance hard drive designed specifically for Network Attached Storage (NAS) system
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The Western Digital WD RED Pro 7200/256M (WD4003FFBX) is a high-performance hard drive designed specifically for Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems. Released in October 2018, it is built to handle demanding workloads and offers robust durability for continuous operation.

Key features include:

  • Product Type: NAS HDD
  • Form Factor: 3.5-inch
  • Interface: SATA3 (6Gb/s)
  • Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
  • Buffer Size: 256MB
  • Data Transfer Rate: Up to 217MB/s
  • Recording Technology: CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)

The drive is engineered for reliability, with a workload rating of 300 TB/year and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1 million hours. It operates quietly with idle noise levels at 29 dB and seek noise levels at 36 dB.

The WD RED Pro also comes with a 5-year limited warranty, providing additional peace of mind for users seeking dependable storage solutions for their NAS environments.