WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0 | 4001 | 512 | 235 | 231 | 4.02 | 4.31 | 5.39 | 0.85 |
| WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0 | 4001 | 507 | 226 | 222 | 2.49 | 4.03 | 5.06 | 0.91 |
| WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0 | 4001 | 494 | 226 | 220 | 3.95 | 4.05 | 4.98 | 0.95 |
| WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0 | 4001 | 465 | 209 | 191 | 4.63 | 5.60 | 4.74 | 0.90 |
The measurement of the WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0 should be used.
The WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0 is a hard drive from Western Digital that belongs to the WD Gold series. The WD Gold series is designed for high performance and reliability, especially for use in data centers and corporate environments. This hard drive offers high capacity and advanced technologies to meet demanding requirements.
Technical details:
- Capacity: 4TB.
- Form factor: 3.5 inches.
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s).
- Speed: 7200 RPM.
- Cache: 128 MB.
- Average access time: Approximately 8.5 ms.
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 2.5 million hours.
- Operating temperature: Typically between 5°C and 60°C.
- Weight: Approximately 690 grams.
- Dimensions: Approx. 147mm x 101.6mm x 26.1mm.
Features:
- High Capacity: With 4 TB of storage, the WD Gold Series offers generous space for large amounts of data, making it ideal for applications that require high storage capacity, such as databases and virtual machines.
- 7200 RPM: The hard drive spins at 7200 RPM, resulting in fast data access times and improved overall speeds compared to slower hard drives.
- 128MB Cache: The large 128MB cache memory improves performance by caching frequently accessed data, reducing access times and increasing overall speed.
- SATA III interface: Supports SATA III interface with a maximum data transfer rate of 6 Gb/s, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer.
- RAID support: The hard drive is optimized for use in RAID arrays, providing additional flexibility for complex storage solutions and improved data security.
- Enhanced Reliability: The WD Gold series is known for its high reliability and durability. It is designed for continuous operation in demanding environments and offers comprehensive error correction and data integrity features.
- Vibration Tolerance: The hard drive is equipped with technologies that reduce vibration and stabilize operation in demanding environments.
Areas of application:
- Data Centers: Ideal for use in data centers that require high capacities and reliable performance. The hard drive can efficiently manage large amounts of data and is designed for continuous operation.
- Databases: Well suited for database applications where high capacity and fast access speeds are required.
- Virtual Machines: Ideal for virtual machines and other applications that require a large amount of storage space to efficiently run multiple virtual instances.
- Backup Solutions: The high capacity also makes the WD Gold Series a good choice for backup and archiving applications where large amounts of data need to be stored.
Summary:
The WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0 is a 4 TB internal hard drive in a 3.5-inch form factor, equipped with a SATA III interface and a speed of 7200 RPM. With a generous cache of 128 MB and a high MTBF of around 2.5 million hours, this hard drive offers high performance and reliability. It is ideal for demanding applications such as data centers, databases, virtual machines and backup solutions. The WD Gold series offers an excellent combination of capacity, speed and reliability, making it an excellent choice for professional and business applications.
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WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0 and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0.
The WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD4003FFBX-68MU3N0 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.