# HDD Western Digital 500GB 3.5" Serial ATA II WD RE4 7200 RPM

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**Data updated:** 2025-12-01 01:20 (EET)
**Category:** Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
**Manufacturer:** Western Digital
**Manufacturer code:** WD5003ABYX-RFB
**EAN:** 5711783164647
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

The Western Digital 500GB WD RE4 internal hard drive offers a reliable storage solution with a speed of 7200 RPM and a buffer size of 64 MB. Designed for 3.5" form factor, it utilizes a Serial ATA II interface, ensuring fast data transfer rates. Ideal for servers and high-performance computing, this HDD provides durability and efficiency for your storage needs.

## Long description

WD RE4 enterprise SATA hard drives combine 64 MB cache, dual processors and dual stage actuation to deliver high-performance storage suitable for demanding server and storage applications. These drives include technologies that reduce noise, improve positional accuracy, and protect data integrity while operating continuously.
Advantages
The drive offers large capacity options up to 2 TB, dual-processor performance for faster throughput, and dual-actuator technology on the 2 TB model for improved head positioning. StableTrac and RAFF reduce vibration-related errors, while NoTouch ramp load and multi-axis shock sensors protect the recording heads and media. Additional features such as IntelliSeek, TLER for RAID environments, third-generation dynamic fly height, and Active Power Save optimize power consumption, reliability, and compatibility with enterprise systems.
Key specifications
Cache: 64 MB
Interface: SATA (enterprise)
Capacity: up to 2 TB
Dual processors: yes
Dual stage actuation: yes (2 TB model)
StableTrac: motor shaft secured at both ends
RAFF: rotational and linear vibration correction
IntelliSeek: optimized seek speeds
Multi-axis shock sensor: built-in
RAID TLER: time-limited error recovery
Fly height: third-generation dynamic adjustment
NoTouch ramp load technology: recording head does not touch media
Recording technology: Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR)
Power management: Active Power Save
Testing: thermal extended burn-in
How to use
Install the WD RE4 drive into a compatible enterprise SATA bay or server following the server manufacturer's installation procedure. Configure the drive in the system BIOS/RAID controller as required (for RAID use enable TLER-aware settings on the controller). Allow the system to complete any initialization and burn-in procedures. Use standard operating system tools to partition, format, and mount the drive. Monitor drive health and vibration-sensitive environments to take advantage of RAFF and StableTrac benefits.
Recommendations
Use the WD RE4 in enterprise servers and storage arrays where continuous 24x7 operation, vibration resilience, and RAID compatibility are required. For the 2 TB model, consider systems that can take advantage of dual stage actuation to maximize positional accuracy. Maintain regular backups and monitor SMART attributes for proactive maintenance.

## Specifications

### Features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| HDD capacity | 500 GB |
| HDD size | 3.5 |
| HDD speed | 7200 |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 1200000 h |
| HDD number of heads | 2 |
| Average latency | 4.2 ms |
| Bytes per sector | 512 |
| Interface | Serial ATA II |
| Storage drive buffer size | 64 MB |

### Operational conditions

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 60 |
| Operating shock | 65 G |
| Non-operating shock | 300 G |

### Other features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Internal | Yes |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 29 dB |
| Drive device, transfer rate | 128 MB/s |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial) | 101.6 x 144.8 x 25.9 |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 32 - 140 |
| USB powered | No |
| Fibre Channel | No |
| FireWire 400 | No |
| FireWire 800 | No |
| Weight (imperial) | 1.61 lbs |
| Cartridge load/Unload cycles | 600000 |

### Weight & dimensions

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.73 kg |
| Height | 25.4 mm |
| Width | 101.6 mm |
| Depth | 147 mm |

### Power

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.7 W |
| Operating voltage | 5 V |
| Power consumption (idle) | 5.9 W |
| Power consumption (read) | 7.9 W |
| Power consumption (write) | 7.9 W |

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### What is the warranty period?

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### How can I tell if this product suits my needs?

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