Western Digital WD2000FYYZ/CR-OEM RE 2TB Enterprise HDD (Renewed)

Name: Western Digital WD2000FYYZ/CR-OEM RE 2TB Enterprise HDD (Renewed)
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WD2000FYYZ/CR-OEM

Overview

The Western Digital RE WD2000FYYZ is a 2TB enterprise-class internal hard drive from WD's RAID Edition lineup, engineered for continuous operation in demanding business environments. Built around a 7200RPM spindle and equipped with a 64MB cache, it delivers the sustained throughput and low latency that RAID arrays, file servers, network-attached storage, and surveillance recording systems require. The RE series features WD's RAID-specific error recovery controls (TLER — Time-Limited Error Recovery), which prevent individual drive timeouts from triggering costly RAID rebuilds, a critical feature that distinguishes enterprise drives from their desktop counterparts.

This renewed unit has been certified refurbished — inspected, tested, and verified to meet functional specifications. The 3.5-inch form factor and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface ensure compatibility with virtually any standard server chassis, NAS enclosure, or desktop workstation. While the 2TB capacity is modest by current standards, it remains a practical choice for supplemental storage, backup targets, CCTV recording, and secondary RAID volumes where cost-per-gigabyte and proven mechanical reliability take priority over maximum density. Buyers should be aware that renewed drives carry shorter warranty coverage and have an undisclosed service history, so keeping current backups is recommended.

Specifications

Brand

Western Digital

Model

WD2000FYYZ

Capacity

2TB

Spindle Speed

7200RPM

Cache

64MB

Interface

SATA 6.0Gb/s

Form Factor

3.5-inch

Condition

Renewed (Certified Refurbished)

Intended Use

RAID, Servers, NAS, Workstations, CCTV, DVR

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Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

Enterprise RAID Edition firmware includes time-limited error recovery to prevent array degradation.
7200RPM spindle speed with 64MB cache delivers strong sequential read and write performance.
Designed for 24/7 continuous operation in servers, NAS, and surveillance systems.
SATA 6.0Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility with modern and older SATA controllers.
Renewed pricing offers enterprise-class reliability at a fraction of new drive cost.

👎 Cons

As a renewed product, the drive has an unknown amount of prior usage and wear on its mechanical components.
2TB capacity is limited compared to current enterprise drives available in 8TB and above.
Mechanical hard drive speeds cannot match SSD performance for random read/write workloads.
Warranty on renewed drives is typically shorter than the original manufacturer warranty.
The 3.5-inch form factor does not fit laptops or compact systems requiring 2.5-inch drives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity and speed of the WD RE WD2000FYYZ?

This drive provides 2TB of storage with a 7200RPM spindle speed and 64MB cache, delivering consistent performance for enterprise and business-critical applications.

What does "Renewed" mean for this hard drive?

This is a certified refurbished drive that has been inspected, tested, and restored to full working condition. It may show minor cosmetic wear but is functionally equivalent to a new drive.

What interface does this drive use?

The WD2000FYYZ uses a SATA 6.0Gb/s (SATA III) interface, which is backward compatible with SATA II and SATA I connections.

Is this drive suitable for use in a RAID array or NAS?

Yes. The WD RE (RAID Edition) line is specifically engineered for 24/7 operation in multi-drive RAID arrays, NAS enclosures, servers, and surveillance DVR systems, with enhanced error recovery controls designed for RAID environments.

What is the form factor of this drive?

It is a standard 3.5-inch internal hard drive, compatible with desktop towers, server chassis, NAS enclosures, and other systems with 3.5-inch drive bays.