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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with green circuit board visible on underside

DELL

DELL WD2300FYYS-18W0B0 2TB 7200RPM SATA 3.5" 64MB internal hard drive

SKU CH-KWBT-K1KMP MPN WD2300FYYS-18W0B0

2 TB desktop hard drive with 7200 RPM speed, 64 MB cache and 3.5-inch SATA interface

  • 2 TB capacity for large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive file access
  • 64 MB cache buffers burst workloads
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop bays
  • SATA interface connects to common motherboard ports

Capacity and Interface

This is a 2TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SATA interface and 64MB cache. It spins at 7200RPM and is supplied new in retail or OEM packaging. The drive fits standard desktop bays and connects via a SATA data and power cable.

Suitability and Limitations

The drive suits desktop users who need bulk storage for documents, media or backups at a 7200RPM speed. It is not for buyers who require the lower latency of solid-state storage or an interface faster than SATA. Builders needing a 2.5-inch form factor for a laptop or small-form-factor chassis should look elsewhere.

Deciding Specification

The SATA interface and 3.5-inch form factor determine whether this drive fits the target system. A motherboard with an available SATA port and a case with a 3.5-inch drive bay are required for installation.

How it compares

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Price $133.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).

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Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5" SATA drive and which step is often missed?

Mount the drive in a 3.5" bay, connect the SATA data cable to the motherboard and the SATA power cable from the PSU, then ensure the SATA controller is set to AHCI in BIOS so the 7200RPM drive is recognised correctly.

What maintenance or replacement will the WD2300FYYS-18W0B0 need later?

No routine maintenance is required; keep the system ventilated so the 7200RPM spindle stays cool, run occasional SMART checks, and replace the drive only if SMART reports reallocated sectors or the 2TB capacity becomes insufficient.

What limit appears first during sustained transfers on this 3Gbps SATA drive?

The SATA 3Gbps interface caps sustained throughput at roughly 300 MB/s, so the 64MB cache and 7200RPM platters will hit that ceiling before the mechanical media reaches its own maximum rate.

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