Western Digital Corp. AC38400 hard drive specifications
Western Digital Caviar ATA-33 8.4 GB Hard Drive
Western Digital - the leader for high quality hard drives, introduces the Caviar AC38400 - a high performance hard disc drive. This series uses Western Digital's proven technology and quality manufacturing to deliver outstanding performance and reliability. These drives are an excellent choice for AV multimedia creation, high end workstations, drive arrays, and server applications. Its large capacity and high speed make it the perfect choice for demanding applications. The Caviar AC38400 offers superior quality and reliability at an affordable price.
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Manufacturer
HDD Part Number
AC38400
Hard drive health monitoring software
ActiveSMART by Ariolic Software. Click to download ActiveSMART
General
Device Type
Hard drive - Internal hard drive
Width
4 in
Depth
5.7 in
Height
1 in
Weight
1.1 lbs
Hard Drive
Form Factor
Capacity
8.4 GB
Interface Type
ATA-33
Buffer Size
256 KB
Bytes per Sector
512
Compliant Standards
S.M.A.R.T.
Performance
Drive Transfer Rate
33.3 MBps
Internal Data Rate
21.3 MBps
Seek Time
9.5 ms (average) / 19 ms (max)
Track-to-Track Seek Time
2 ms
Average Latency
5.5 ms
Spindle Speed
5400 rpm
Reliability
Mean time before failure
400,000 hour(s)
Storage Hard Drive / Non-Recoverable Errors
1 per 10^13
Start / Stop Cycles
40,000
Storage Controller
Type
None
Expansion / Connectivity
Connections
1 x Storage - ATA-100 - 40 pin IDC
Compatible Bays
1 x Internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
Compatible Slots
x None
Miscellaneous
Cables Included
None
Mounting Kit
Included
Package Type
Retail
Power
Power Device
None
Software / System Requirements
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
1 year warranty
Service & Support Details
Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year - Bring-in
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature
41 �F
Max Operating Temperature
131 �F
Humidity Range Operating
5 - 85%
Shock Tolerance
10 g @ 11ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 150 g @ 11ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
Vibration Tolerance
0.75 g @ 20-300 Hz (operating) / 4 g @ 20-500 Hz (non-operating)
Sound Emission
37 dBA
0.1083