Western Digital · Desktop
WD6004FZWX
WD_BLACK 6TB
SATA 6Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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Listing details ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Western Digital WD6004FZWX is a 6TB WD_BLACK hard drive for desktop storage, using SATA 6Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | WD6004FZWX |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 6 TB · 6000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 128 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 229 |
Source: Western Digital WD_BLACK manufacturer datasheet. Reviewed 2026-08-21. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- CMR recording is specified for this exact model. Check enclosure support and workload limits before installing it in an array.
- Up to 229 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
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Is WD6004FZWX CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for WD6004FZWX. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does WD6004FZWX need?
WD6004FZWX uses SATA 6Gb/s and a 3.5-inch form factor. Match both with the computer, controller or enclosure. An M.2 slot, 2.5-inch bay and 3.5-inch bay are not interchangeable.
How much usable space does WD6004FZWX provide?
Its nominal capacity is 6000 GB, approximately 5587.9 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for WD6004FZWX?
Manufacturer specification: 5 years (eligible new drives). A renewed, used, OEM or imported offer can have different coverage. Check the serial number and seller terms before buying.