Western Digital Black - 500GB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 32MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - WD5002AALX

$55.00
SKU
WD5002AALX

The WD5002AALX has been Discontinued.

Replacement option: WD5003AZEX

ConditionRefurbished
Warranty90 Days
AvailabilityDiscontinued
ManufacturerWestern Digital Corporation
ModelWD5002AALX
SeriesWD Caviar Black Desktop Hard Drive
UPC Code718037773698

Product Specs

Product Specs
Capacity500 GB
Spindle Speed7200 RPM Fluid Dynamic (FDB) Motor
Cache Buffer32 MB DRAM Dynamic Cache
Form Factor3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive
InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/sec (Generation 3)
Interface Speed6Gb/sec - Data Transfer Rate (max) Buffer to Host
Data Transfer Rateup to 126MB/sec Host to/from Drive (Sustained)
Interface ConnectorSATA (7-Pin Signal and 15-Pin Power Connector)
Interface NoteBackwards Compatible with SATA II 3Gb/sec and SATA I 1.5Gb/sec
Recording TechnologyConventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) Technology
Workload Rating300,000 (Load/Unload Cycles)
Shock ResistanceOperating: 30Gs write (2ms) / 65Gs read (2ms) - Non Operating: 350Gs (2ms)
EncryptionNo
Rohs CompliantYes
Dimensions(L x W x H) 5.787 in. x 4.0 in. x 1.028 in.
ClassificationHigh Performance Drives

Key Features

  • Desktop Performance Hard Drives
  • Capacity's up to 10TB
  • SATA 6Gb/s with NCQ Interface
  • Dual Processor Technology
  • StableTrac Technology
  • State-of-the-Art Cache and on-the-Fly Error-Correction Algorithms
  • Full-Track Multiple Sector Transfer Capability
  • NoTouch Ramp Load Technology
  • WD’s Dynamic Cache Technology
  • Native Command Queuing Technology
  • Dual Actuator Technology
  • 300,000 Load/Unload Cycles
  • Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Motor

WD Black PC Hard Drives

WD Black performance storage is designed to enhance your PC experience across heavier computing tasks whether you are a digital artist, video editor, photographer, or gamer. Available with up to 256MB of DRAM cache on higher capacity models, the WD Black drive is optimized for drive performance so you can spend more time experiencing the things you love most.

  • Inspiring Performance and Capacity: WD_BLACK performance storage is designed to enhance your PC experience across heavier computing tasks whether you are a digital artist, video editor, photographer, or gamer. Available with an impressive 256MB of DRAM cache on higher capacity models, the WD_BLACK PC drive is optimized for drive performance so you can spend more time experiencing the things you love most. Enhance your PC’s performance even further when you combine a WD Black drive with an SSD for a dual drive configuration, allowing you to benefit from the additional caching of your operating system onto the SSD for increased performance. All together, the WD Black drive gives you the hard drive performance, capacity and an industry leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.
  • For Creative Professionals: When it comes to storing your creativity and entire digital portfolio, look no further than WD_BLACK performance storage for your best solution. Use the WD_BLACK drive for storing your large multimedia files of photos, videos, games or applications and programs because with a WD_BLACK drive, you get the best combination of speed, capacity and large cache sizes.
  • For Gamers: The WD_BLACK drive is the perfect storage solution for your gaming machine by offering large capacities to store your game’s downloadable content (DLC), large cache sizes, and it is the perfect compliment for maximum system performance when combined with an SSD. The WD Black drive also includes StableTrac Technology (2TB and larger models) for more accurate data tracking and help to reduce any impact due to vibrations from additional gaming hardware. The WD Black drive also offers a 5-year limited warranty to match or beat your other gaming hardware warranties.
  • Store More, Play More: With capacities up to 10TB, WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives let you download the latest AAA titles while also keeping your ever growing catalog of classics and favorites ready to play. Don't compromise on your game collection. Store more and game more with WD_BLACK.
  • Increased Reliability: The WD_BLACK drive is equipped with StableTrac Technology (2TB and larger models) by securing the motor shaft inside to increase reliability and help reduce impact due to system-induced vibrations from other components. By stabilizing the platters inside, the WD_BLACK drive results in more accurate tracking in a particular sector during read and write operations, optimizing performance and reliability.
  • Increased DRAM Cache: The WD_BLACK drive delivers high-speed transfer speeds and read rates of your files with impressive cache sizes of up to 256MB of DRAM on our high capacity models. WD’s Dynamic Cache Technology improves caching algorithms in real time to allocate and optimize cache between reads and writes. This movement of cache for read data helps to reduce congestion and increase overall performance

     Best Fit Applications

  • High-performance PC systems
  • Desktops 
  • All-In-One PCs 
  • Gaming PCs 
  • Home Media PCs
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