Western Digital Corp. WD5000AAKB hard drive specifications
WD Caviar Blue WD5000AAKB - hard drive - 500 GB - ATA-100
Cool, quiet and fast. WD Caviar Blue drives offer superior performance and reliability, making them ideal for business and family desktops.
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Manufacturer
HDD Part Number
WD5000AAKB
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General
Device Type
Hard drive - Internal hard drive
Width
4 in
Depth
5.8 in
Height
1 in
Weight
1.4 lbs
Hard Drive
Form Factor
Capacity
500 GB
Interface Type
ATA-100
Buffer Size
16 MB
Performance
Drive Transfer Rate
100 MBps
Seek Time
8.9 ms (average) / 21 ms (max)
Track-to-Track Seek Time
2 ms
Average Latency
4.2 ms
Spindle Speed
7200 rpm
Reliability
Start / Stop Cycles
50,000
Storage Controller
Type
None
Expansion / Connectivity
Interfaces
1 x ATA-100 - 40 pin IDC
Compatible Bays
1 x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
Compatible Slots
x None
Miscellaneous
Microsoft Certifications
Works with Windows Vista
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
3 years warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating
5 - 95%
Vibration Tolerance
0.75 g @ 20-300 Hz (operating)
0.0750