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WD Caviar SE16 7200 RPM next-generation SATA hard drives feature up to 500 GB of storage and a 16 MB cache for lightning-fast performance.
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Product MPN
MPN WD5000AAKS
Key Features
Designation Desktop Computer
 
Capacity 500 GB
 
Interface Serial ATA
 
Enclosure Internal
 
HDD Form Factor 3.5" x 1/3H (Low Profile)
 
Spindle Speed 7200 RPM
Technical Features
Special Features S.M.A.R.T Technology
 
Internal Data Transfer Rate 560 Mbit/s
 
External Data Transfer Rate 300 MBps
 
Seek Time 8.9 ms
 
Buffer Size 16 MB
 
Average Latency 4.17 ms
 
Interface (Detailed) Serial ATA • Serial ATA II
 
Sound Emission 28 dB
Other Features
Platform PC
 
Package Qty. 1
Dimensions
Height 2.6 cm
 
Width 14.7 cm
 
Depth 10.2 cm
 
Weight 0.63 kg
Warranty
Warranty 3 Years
Miscellaneous
Product ID 38732428

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