Western Digital Presents 2TB Desktop Hard Drives

Posted by Adrian in Technology on 09 2nd, 2009 | no responses

Western Digital unveiled today their new 2 TB desktop hard drives that rely on WD’s 500 gigabytes-per-platter technology. The 2 TB WD Caviar Black drives are ideal for desktops and workstations while the WD RE4 2 TB is perfect for servers, network attached storage and storage networks.

The WD Caviar Black and WD RE4 2 TB hard drives bring the highest performance in a maximum-capacity drive through characteristics like: 7200 RPM spin speed, 64 MB cache, dual stage actuator technology, SATA 3 gigabits per second (Gb/s) interface, and an integrated dual processor.

“WD Caviar Black 2 TB hard drives maximize the features and functionality of power computing applications such as gaming, photo editing, user generated multimedia and video,” said Jim Morris, senior vice president and general manager of WD’s client storage systems. “With the selection of WD Caviar Black hard drives, WD desktop customers receive the best possible mix of capacity, performance and reliability that is required for intense desktop computing.”

“Specifically designed for enterprise-class applications, WD’s RE4 2 TB drives incorporate the best combination of features, optimum performance, and superior reliability that customers have come to expect from WD,” said Tom McDorman, vice president and general manager of enterprise storage solutions for WD. “Our enterprise products are directly aimed at customers who require additional features and extensive testing that are necessary for high-end enterprise environments.”

The WD Caviar Black 2 TB GB (model WD2001FASS) hard drives carry a price tag of $299. The WD RE4 2 TB (model WD2003FYYS) hard drive is only available for OEMs.