Western Digital WD1003FBYX - RE4 - User Manual

WD VelociRaptor
®
SATA Hard Drives
WD VelociRaptor hard drives deliver maximum speed and
reliability for performance enthusiast systems, workstations,
and low-end servers. With a superbly engineered
combination of 10,000 RPM spin speed, SATA 6 Gb/s
interface and a 32 MB cache, these drives are truly an
evolution in performance.
INTERFACE
SATA 6 Gb/s (HLHX models)
SATA 3 Gb/s (HLFS models)
WIDTH/HEIGHT
3.5-inch/1-inch
ROTATIONAL SPEED
10,000 RPM
CAPACITIES
74, 150, 300, 450, and 600 GB
MODEL NUMBERS
WD6000HLHX WD3000HLFS WD740HLFS*
WD4500HLHX WD1500HLFS
*This model/capacity is build-to-order only
Note: Not all products may be
available in all regions of the
world.
Killer speed
With up to SATA 6 Gb/s interface and
32 MB cache, next generation
10,000 RPM WD VelociRaptor are up to
15% faster than the award-winning
previous generation.
Rock-solid reliability
Designed and manufactured to mission-
critical enterprise-class standards to
provide enterprise reliability in high duty
cycle environments. With 1.4 million
hours MTBF, these drives have the
highest available reliability rating on a
high-capacity SATA drive.
Monstrous capacity
WD VelociRaptor SATA drives are
available in capacities up to 600 GB,
double the capacity of the previous
generation.
Ultra-cool operation
Consumes less idle power and uses
similar active power as the previous
generation WD VelociRaptor, while
offering double the capacity and higher
performance.
IcePack™ mounting frame
The 2.5-inch WD VelociRaptor is
enclosed in a backplane-ready 3.5-inch
enterprise-class mounting frame with a
built-in heat sink that keeps this powerful
little drive extra cool when installed in
high-performance desktop chassis.
Rotary Acceleration Feed
Forward (RAFF™)
Optimizes operation and performance
when the drives are used in vibration-
prone, multi-drive chassis.
NoTouch™ ramp load
technology
The recording head never touches the
disk media ensuring significantly less
wear to the recording head and media as
well as better drive protection in transit.
Environmentally conscious
In addition to being ROHS compliant, this
generation of WD VelociRaptor is also a
halogen free design.
5-year limited warranty
Product Benefits
Applications
Performance enthusiast systems, workstations, and low-end servers.

Summary

Product Benefits

Killer Speed

Up to 15% faster performance with SATA 6 Gb/s interface and 32 MB cache.

Rock-Solid Reliability

Enterprise-class design with 1.4 million hours MTBF for high duty cycle environments.

Monstrous Capacity

Available in capacities up to 600 GB, doubling the previous generation.

Ultra-Cool Operation

Consumes less idle power, similar active power, with higher performance.

IcePack Mounting Frame

2.5-inch drive in 3.5-inch frame with built-in heatsink for effective cooling.

Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward

Optimizes performance in vibration-prone, multi-drive chassis.

NoTouch Ramp Load Technology

Head never touches disk media, reducing wear and improving transit protection.

Environmentally Conscious

ROHS compliant and halogen-free design.

5-Year Limited Warranty

Provides a comprehensive warranty for user peace of mind.

Specifications

Western Digital WD1003FBYX - RE4 Specifications