WD40EZAZ WD Blue 4TB SATA 6Gbps HDD at discount

WD40EZAZ Technical Specifications

Western Digital Blue 4TB 5400RPM SATA 6Gbps 256MB Hard Drive

🔧 Key Features

• Capacity: 4 TB storage in a 3.5″ SATA form factor — ideal for desktops, media libraries, backups, and general storage needs

• Interface & Speed: SATA III (6 Gb/s) with 5400 RPM spindle speed and a 256 MB cache

• Transfer Rate: Delivers sustained data transfer speeds of approximately 175–185 MB/s

• Technology: Uses Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR), optimized for high-capacity storage at a lower cost

• Power Efficient: Designed for low power consumption and quieter operation

• NoTouch Ramp Load: Enhances reliability by keeping the recording head safely off the disk surface during start/stop

✅ Reliability & Warranty

• Built for basic desktop workloads and mass storage

• Backed by a 2‑year limited manufacturer warranty

• Compatible with most desktop PCs and consumer-grade applications

📦 Physical & Environmental Specs

• Form Factor: 3.5″ internal hard drive

• Dimensions: 147 mm × 101.6 mm × 26.1 mm

• Weight: Approximately 570 g (1.25 lb)

• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 60 °C

• Non-operating Temperature: –40 °C to 70 °C

• Noise Levels: Low acoustic output suitable for home or office use

📝 Technical Specifications

🎯 Ideal Use Cases

• Mass storage and archival tasks

• Photo, video, and document libraries

• Desktop PC upgrades

• Secondary drives in systems where quiet, energy-efficient storage is preferred

⚠️ Considerations

• Due to SMR technology, write speeds for small or random files may be slower

• Not recommended for write-intensive operations like frequent file updates, virtual machines, or RAID configurations

• Best suited for read-heavy or backup-focused environments