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IOPS Scaling (Sequential)
In these tests, we tested the drive's ability to tackle multiple input/output operations. Again, we compared the 4 TB Western Digital Red Pro (WD4001FFSX) to the 4 TB Western Digital Red (WD40EFRX). For more performance comparisons, please take a look at The Hard Disk Drive Performance Comparison Guide.
4 KB Sequential Read
Outstanding I/Os |
WD Red Pro (4 TB) |
WD Red (4 TB) |
Difference |
1 |
13,740 IOPS |
12,550 IOPS |
+ 9.5% |
8 |
35,916 IOPS |
22,904 IOPS |
+ 56.8% |
32 |
35,594 IOPS |
34,788 IOPS |
+ 2.3% |
4 KB Sequential Write
Outstanding I/Os |
WD Red Pro (4 TB) |
WD Red (4 TB) |
Difference |
1 |
13,073 IOPS |
9,802 IOPS |
+ 33.4% |
8 |
35,731 IOPS |
27,086 IOPS |
+ 31.9% |
32 |
39,530 IOPS |
27,093 IOPS |
+ 45.9% |
512 KB Sequential Read
Outstanding I/Os |
WD Red Pro (4 TB) |
WD Red (4 TB) |
Difference |
1 |
340 IOPS |
278 IOPS |
+ 22.3% |
8 |
339 IOPS |
278 IOPS |
+ 22.3% |
32 |
339 IOPS |
277 IOPS |
+ 22.3% |
512 KB Sequential Write
Outstanding I/Os |
WD Red Pro (4 TB) |
WD Red (4 TB) |
Difference |
1 |
339 IOPS |
277 IOPS |
+ 22.3% |
8 |
339 IOPS |
278 IOPS |
+ 22.1% |
32 |
339 IOPS |
277 IOPS |
+ 22.3% |
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