WD 500GB Blue Caviar OEM Internal Hard Drive
Overview
Description
Improve your PC's performance with the WD5000AZLX 500 GB Caviar Blue OEM Internal Hard Drive from Western Digital , featuring a SATA 6 Gbps interface, 16 MB data buffer and 7200 RPM rotational speed, and a data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s. Shock resistance of up to 350G helps the drive withstand accidental drops. In addition, ShockGuard technology provides enhanced protection against shocks and vibrations. With IntelliSeek technology, the Caviar Blue Internal Hard Drive calculates optimum seek speeds for reduced vibration, noise and power consumption. NoTouch ramp load technology ensures that the recording head never touches the disk media, for considerably less wear to the recording head and media, and improved drive protection during transit.
Features
- Storage capacity - 500 GB
- SATA 6 Gbps interface
- 32 MB data buffer
- 7200 RPM rotational speed
- Transfers data at a top speed of 150 MB/s
- Shock resistance of up to 350G helps the drive withstand accidental drops
- ShockGuard technology provides enhanced protection against shocks and vibrations
- IntelliSeek calculates optimum seek speeds for reduced vibration, noise and power consumption.
- NoTouch ramp load technology ensures that the recording head never touches the disk media, for considerably less wear to the recording head and media, and improved drive protection during transit
- Suitable for business and family applications
Specifications
Interface | SATA 6 Gbps |
Formatted Capacity | 500,107 MB |
SATA Latching Connector | Yes |
Form Factor | 3.5" (8.89 cm) |
Data Transfer Rate | Buffer to host: 6 Gbps Host to/from drive (sustained): 150 MB/s |
Cache | 32 MB |
Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Load/Unload Cycles | 300,000 |
Non-recoverable read errors per bits read | <1 in 10^14 |
Power Supply | 12 VDC peak (A, ±10%): 1.77 |
Power Requirements | Read / write: 6.8 Idle: 6.1 Standby: 1.2 Sleep: 1.2 |
Temperature | Operating: 32 to 140° F (0 to 60° C) Non-operating: -40 to 158° F (-40 to 70° C) |
Shock | Operating (2 ms, read / write): 30 Operating (2 ms, read): 65G Non-operating (1 ms): 350G |
Acoustics | Idle mode: 29 dBA Performance seek mode: 30 dBA |
RoHS Compliant | Yes |
Dimensions (LxWxH) | 5.787 x 4.000 x 1.028" (14.70 x 10.16 x 2.54 cm) |
Weight | 0.99 lb (0.45 kg) |
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Details
- Product: WD 500GB Blue Caviar OEM Internal Hard Drive
- Manufacturer: Western Digital
- Model: WD5000AZLX
- SKU: WD5000AZLX
- RM Product #: 31946
- Capacity: 500 GB
- Drive Speed/Type: 7200 RPM