Efficient Power Solutions for Large Data Centers As the demand for storage continues to grow, data centers face the challenge of increasing storage capacity without exceeding available power. WD RE2-GP drives offer a solution by providing optimized performance at industry-leading low power consumption, helping to combat the four major challenges of large data installations: total drive slots, maximum capacity, power allotment, and available operations expense budget. This not only allows for increased storage capacity, but also helps to lower the overall total cost of ownership. Reduced Power Consumption The combination of WD's IntelliSeek, IntelliPark, and IntelliPower technologies results in up to 40% reduction in power consumption compared to competitor drives. This not only saves on electricity costs, but also helps to promote energy conservation. Eco-Friendly Servers With an average power consumption of 4-5 watts less than competitor drives, WD RE2-GP drives make it possible for energy-conscious customers to build servers with higher capacities and ensured reliability. This not only benefits the environment, but also helps to lower operational costs. IntelliPower WD's fine-tuned balance of spin speed, transfer rate, and caching algorithms results in significant power savings without sacrificing performance. Additionally, GreenPower drives consume less current during start up, allowing for faster system readiness. IntelliSeek This technology calculates optimum seek speeds to lower unnecessary power consumption, noise, and vibration, resulting in a more efficient and quieter drive. IntelliPark By automatically unloading recording heads during idle to reduce aerodynamic drag and disengaging read/write channel electronics, IntelliPark delivers lower power consumption and helps to prolong the life of the drive. Active Power Management WD GreenPower drives monitor workload and automatically invoke idle mode whenever possible to further reduce unnecessary power consumption. With a recovery time of less than one second, this feature provides seamless power management between the drive and the host controller. Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) WD RE2-GP drives utilize PMR technology to achieve even greater areal density, allowing for increased storage capacity without sacrificing performance. StableTrac For added stability and accuracy during read and write operations, WD RE2-GP drives feature StableTrac, which secures the motor shaft at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration. RAID-Specific Time-Limited Error Recovery (TLER) Pioneered by WD, this feature prevents drive fallout caused by extended hard drive error-recovery processes, ensuring the reliability and stability of the drive in RAID configurations.
