Brand: Western Digital · SKU: WD3000HLFS · MPN: WD3000HLFS · Category: Storage
The Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS is a high-performance mechanical hard drive engineered for enthusiasts and enterprise-class workstations. As a key representative of the SATA-300 (SATA II) generation, this drive operates at a blistering 10,000 RPM spindle speed, significantly reducing latency compared to standard 7,200 RPM drives. It features 300GB of storage capacity and 16MB of onboard cache. The drive utilizes a 2.5-inch form factor housed within a 3.5-inch 'IcePack' mounting frame, which doubles as a high-efficiency heat sink to ensure cool operation in high-performance desktop chassis. Key technologies include Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward (RAFF) for vibration compensation in multi-drive environments and NoTouch ramp load technology to prevent the recording head from touching the disk media.
| MTBF | 1,400,000 Hours |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 300 GB |
| Interface | SATA 3 Gb/s (SATA II / SATA-300) |
| Buffer Size | 16 MB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch (with IcePack heat sink) |
| Average Latency | 3.0 ms |
| Rotational Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Data Transfer Rate | 300 MBps (External Burst) |
| Warranty | 90-Day Limited Warranty (Refurbished) / 5-Year (Original Manufacturer) |
| Weight | 1.08 lbs |
| Dimensions | 5.787 x 4.000 x 1.028 inches |
The VelociRaptor series provides the highest speed available in a SATA mechanical drive, bridging the gap between standard desktop storage and high-end SAS enterprise drives.
Yes, this Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 10,000 RPM SATA 3Gb/s (SATA-300) 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive (WD3000HLFS) is 100% genuine Western Digital hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Western Digital VelociRaptor 300GB 10,000 RPM SATA 3Gb/s (SATA-300) 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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