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WD MegaScale DC 4000.B 4TB SATA Enterprise

HMS5C4040ALE640
MegaScalenearlineCMR4TBSATA-6G3.5"
$50.00/TB
$199.99
REFURBIn Stock
Price updated
Price accurate as of Sep 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
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The WD MegaScale DC 4000.B 4TB SATA Enterprise is a 4TB SATA-6G HDD in used condition. It is in stock at $199.99 - $50.00/TB.

This is a refurbished or recertified listing

Recertified enterprise drives are pulled from datacentre fleets, tested and resold. They are usually the cheapest route to bulk capacity, and the risk is concentrated in the first weeks - so check SMART data the day it arrives rather than the day you need it. What recertified means · Refurbished warranty terms · Verify on arrival

Same capacity, other options
DriveInterfaceCond$/TBPrice
HP 695842-001 4TB SAS 6GSAS-6GNew$15.00$59.99Buy
Dell 012GYY 4TB SAS 6G RenewedSAS-6GRefurb$21.25$85.00Buy
Dell DRMYH Compellent 4TB NL SAS RenewedSAS-6GRefurb$22.50$89.98Buy
HGST HUS726040ALS210 4TB SAS 12GSAS-12GRefurb$26.65$106.60Buy

All 4TB drives we track, ranked by cost per terabyte.

Model context

Part of the WD line we track.

Quick Verdict

The WD MegaScale DC 4000.B 4TB SATA Enterprise is a 4TB SATA-6G enterprise drive at $50.00/TB - CMR recording makes it safe for all RAID levels and NAS deployments. As a refurbished unit, run SMART diagnostics on arrival and verify power-on hours.

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Specifications

Capacity4TB
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceSATA-6G
Recording TechCMR
RPM7200
Cache
Sector Size512n
Workload Rating
Warranty
ASINB01K3UV65O
Market context

Against every other drive we have an in-stock price for today, this one is cheaper per tb than 19% of them (47 of 243). The cheapest we can currently buy is $14.99/TB; the middle of the market is $36.87/TB.

Where the wider market has moved

These are third-party figures about the retail market as a whole, quoted and dated. They are not our own measurements and they do not describe this specific drive.

Compare against every 4TB drive we track →Cheapest per terabyte, all categories →Category price trends →
How it compares - 4TB SATA-6G
#1WD WD Purple 4TB WD40PURX
$29.25/TB
#2WD WD Purple 4TB WD40PURX
$30.00/TB
#3WD Ultrastar 4TB SATA
$32.00/TB
#4Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS ST4000VN006
$32.65/TB
#5Seagate SkyHawk 4TB ST4000VX007
$35.00/TB

Works in these NAS machines

UniFi UNAS / UNVR
Fit-verified
Meets Ubiquiti's written 1TB+ CMR requirement; check the 7200RPM clause

Resolved against manufacturer compatibility lists we read and dated, capped at 4. Vendor-listed means the manufacturer names this exact part number; fit-verified is our own check of form factor, interface and recording technology against a published requirement. Neither is a guess, and a drive the registry cannot resolve shows nothing here rather than a maybe. How compatibility actually works

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The MegaScale DC 4000.B 4TB SATA Enterprise uses CMR recording which is fully compatible with all RAID levels.

Warranty varies by seller. Check the Amazon listing for current warranty terms.

Compatible with any server, NAS or workstation with a SATA port. Works in Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, UnRAID and all major NAS platforms.

Use Case Scenarios

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Home & SMB NAS
Building a mid-range NAS for media, backups and file sharing.
✓ Excellent fit
CMR recording is RAID-safe and fully compatible with Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS and UnRAID. Refurb units offer strong value for non-critical NAS.
💾
Backup Server / Veeam Target
Dedicated backup storage for Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
✓ Excellent fit
4TB SATA drives are ideal for backup targets. SATA gives maximum $/TB for backup repositories.
🏗️
Virtualization Host Storage
VM images and snapshots on Proxmox, VMware or Hyper-V.
~ Good fit
Suitable for VM storage where workloads are not IOPS-intensive. SATA is fine for single-host VM storage. Consider NVMe cache for latency-sensitive VMs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installCheck SMART baseline on arrival
Run smartctl -a /dev/sdX and record: Reallocated_Sector_Ct, Power_On_Hours, Spin_Retry_Count. Critical for refurb drives — refuse any with reallocated sectors > 0.
MonthlyRun SMART short self-test
smartctl -t short /dev/sdX — takes 1-2 minutes, catches most developing issues. Schedule during off-peak.
QuarterlyRun SMART long self-test
smartctl -t long /dev/sdX — full surface scan, takes 2 hours for 4TB. Any test failure is grounds for immediate replacement.
QuarterlyCheck RAID array health
Verify no degraded drives. A degraded array with no hot spare is one failure from data loss. Check mdstat or controller UI.
AnnuallyVerify drive firmware version
Check WD support site for firmware updates. Some versions have known bugs affecting integrity.
Every 3-5 yearsPlan proactive replacement
Enterprise HDDs have higher failure rates after year 4-5. At 4TB per drive, budget for replacements before failures occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: Loose SATA data or power cable, failed port, or drive not spinning up.
Fix: Reseat both cables. Try a different port. Listen for spin-up sound. Test with a known-good cable.