Western Digital RE 2TB Enterprise Hard Drive
The WD RE 2TB is a high-capacity nearline enterprise hard drive designed for intense 24x7x365 data centre operation, featuring up to 550 TB per year workload capability and 2 million hours MTBF for mission-critical deployments.Overview
The Western Digital RE 2TB represents the premium choice for demanding enterprise storage environments where reliability and continuous operation are paramount. Engineered to handle the highest workloads of any 3.5-inch drive, the RE delivers both the performance and durability required by the most rigorous data centre applications.
Key Features
- 2TB capacity for flexible capacity planning in enterprise systems
- 550 TB per year workload rating — the highest of any 3.5-inch nearline drive
- Designed for 24x7x365 continuous operation in data centre environments
- 2 million hours MTBF for exceptional reliability and low failure rates
- High-performance spindle speed for responsive I/O in demanding applications
- Enterprise-class error recovery and vibration compensation
- Compatible with enterprise storage systems and hyperscale deployments
Specifications
- Capacity: 2 TB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface: 6 Gb/s
- Workload Capability: 550 TB/year
- MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
- Color: Black
- Weight: 0.32 kg
Why buy from Procure.ae
Procure.ae supplies enterprise hard drives and storage infrastructure to data centres, cloud providers, and large organisations across the UAE and GCC. Request a quote for volume licensing, warranty options, and next-day delivery to your data centre.
FAQ
What does 550 TB per year workload capability mean?
This rating indicates the drive can sustain reading or writing up to 550 terabytes of data annually whilst maintaining reliability and performance specifications.
Is this drive suitable for RAID arrays?
Yes, the RE is specifically designed for enterprise RAID and other multi-drive storage configurations.
Description
Overview
The Western Digital RE 2TB represents the premium choice for demanding enterprise storage environments where reliability and continuous operation are paramount. Engineered to handle the highest workloads of any 3.5-inch drive, the RE delivers both the performance and durability required by the most rigorous data centre applications.
Key Features
- 2TB capacity for flexible capacity planning in enterprise systems
- 550 TB per year workload rating — the highest of any 3.5-inch nearline drive
- Designed for 24x7x365 continuous operation in data centre environments
- 2 million hours MTBF for exceptional reliability and low failure rates
- High-performance spindle speed for responsive I/O in demanding applications
- Enterprise-class error recovery and vibration compensation
- Compatible with enterprise storage systems and hyperscale deployments
Specifications
- Capacity: 2 TB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface: 6 Gb/s
- Workload Capability: 550 TB/year
- MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
- Color: Black
- Weight: 0.32 kg
Why buy from Procure.ae
Procure.ae supplies enterprise hard drives and storage infrastructure to data centres, cloud providers, and large organisations across the UAE and GCC. Request a quote for volume licensing, warranty options, and next-day delivery to your data centre.
FAQ
What does 550 TB per year workload capability mean?
This rating indicates the drive can sustain reading or writing up to 550 terabytes of data annually whilst maintaining reliability and performance specifications.
Is this drive suitable for RAID arrays?
Yes, the RE is specifically designed for enterprise RAID and other multi-drive storage configurations.
Specifications
Brand
Western Digital
Product Type
Enterprise Hard Drive
Storefront L1
components
Storefront L2
Graphics Storage
Storefront L3
Internal Drives
Weight (Spec)
0.32
Color (Spec)
Black
Capacity
2TB
Interface
6 Gb/s
Form Factor
3.5"
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 24x7x365 operation mean for my data center?
This drive is rated to run continuously without downtime—all day, every day, year-round. It's built for mission-critical deployments where reliability cannot be compromised.
How does 550 TB per year workload capacity compare to consumer drives?
Consumer drives are rated for tens of TB yearly; enterprise nearline drives like this handle 550 TB annually. This allows it to sustain heavy read-write patterns in busy data centers without wearing out.
What does 2 million hours MTBF tell me about reliability?
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 2 million hours means the drive is engineered for extreme reliability over decades. In practical terms, this reflects enterprise-grade durability for mission-critical storage.
Is this drive better for storage arrays or for individual server drives?
The WD RE is optimized for large storage arrays and SAN systems where multiple drives work together. Single-server deployments may not fully utilize its enterprise features.
How should I monitor the health of this drive over time?
Monitor S.M.A.R.T. statistics regularly for early warning signs—rising temperatures, high error rates, or seek errors indicate aging. Enterprise management tools integrated into your storage system automate this monitoring.
What happens if the WD RE fails in a RAID array?
RAID protects against single-drive failure—the array automatically rebuilds from parity data. Replace the failed drive quickly to avoid leaving the array in a vulnerable state.
What is the standard delivery timeframe for WD enterprise drives to the UAE?
Procure.ae supplies WD enterprise drives across the UAE and GCC region. Contact the team with your specifications to receive a quote and lead time estimate.
Can Procure.ae coordinate installation in existing storage systems?
Installation coordination is available. Procure.ae can work with your IT team or provide support for integrating the drive into your existing storage infrastructure.
What is the storage capacity of the WD RE 2TB?
This model provides 2TB of nearline enterprise storage, optimized for intensive data center environments.
What interface does the WD RE use—SATA or SAS?
The WD RE 2TB uses SATA 6Gb/s interface, making it compatible with most enterprise storage controllers and SAN systems.
How long is the warranty for the WD RE enterprise drive?
Warranty coverage for enterprise drives varies by deployment model. Contact Procure.ae to confirm the warranty period and support options for your purchase.
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