The 6TB WD Caviar Black 3.5" SATA OEM Internal Hard Drive from Western Digital is a large capacity disk drive designed for high performance needs. It is a standard 3.5" format with a 6TB capacity for use in most workstations and desktop computers. Additionally, it features a SATA interface for transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s. This combined with the 7,200rpm drive speed and 128MB cache allow for excellent use in applications that require fast data rates.
This WD Black drive also features Advanced Formatting for efficiently controlling the storage of data for your operating system. During operation, Vibration Control and StableTrac adapt and stabilise the drive for more accurate reading and writing. For additional data security, Corruption Protection Technology is featured, limiting the loss of data in the case of power failure. Additionally, the dual-core processor works with Dynamic Cache Technology to optimise caching algorithms for increased performance.
Specifications
| Capacity |
6 TB |
| Interface |
SATA III 6 Gb/s |
| Drive Speed |
7,200 rpm |
| Buffer |
128 MB |
| Load/Unload Cycles |
300,000 |
| Form Factor |
3.5" |
| Acoustics |
Idle: 29 dBA Seek: 34 dBA |
| Environmental Requirements |
Shock Operating Write: 30G, 2 ms Operating Read: 65G, 2 ms Non-operating: 300G, 2 ms Temperature Operating: 41 to 131°F (5 to 55°C) Non-operating: -40 to 158°F (-40 to 70°C) |
| Power Requirements |
Read/Write: 9.5 W Idle: 8.1 W Standby: 1.3 W Sleep: 1.3 W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
4.0 x 5.8 x 1.0" (10.2 x 14.7 x 2.6 cm) |
| Weight |
1.7 lb (0.8 kg) |
