Brand: Western Digital · SKU: WD5000AAKX-001CA0 · MPN: WD5000AAKX-001CA0 · Category: Storage
This is a Western Digital WD5000AAKX-001CA0, a 500GB 3.5-inch SATA Hard Disk Drive from the WD Caviar Blue series. It features a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, a 16MB buffer size/cache, and a SATA 6Gb/s interface. The drive is designed for desktop/consumer computing and has been tested for reading and writing functionality. The specific unit in one source was manufactured in Thailand on April 25, 2012, with DCM HGNNNTJMHB.
| Capacity | 500 GB |
|---|---|
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III 6.0 Gb/s) |
| Form Factor | 3.5 Inch LFF |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Formatted Capacity | 500,107 MB |
| Internal Data Rate | 126 MBps (maximum) |
| Idle Power Dissipation | 6.10 Watts |
| User Sectors Per Drive | 976,773,168 |
| Cache Size / Buffer Size | 16 MB |
| Average Rotational Latency | 4.17ms |
| Read/Write Power Dissipation | 6.80 Watts |
| Drive Transfer Rate (External) | 600 MBps |
| Warranty | Varies by seller/condition (one source indicated Grade A Refurbished). Original warranty may vary by region. |
| Weight | 1.52 pounds (or 15.87 oz / 0.69 kg) |
| Dimensions | 3.5-inch Form Factor. Approx. 4.00 in (W) x 5.787 in (L) x 1.028 in (H) (or 101.6 mm x 147 mm x 25.4 mm) |
The Western Digital WD5000AAKX is a 500GB hard drive known for its solid performance with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 16MB cache, utilizing a SATA 6Gb/s interface. It is designed for family and business computing and supports consumer-type RAID applications (RAID-0/RAID-1). Key features include ShockGuard protection and IntelliSeek technology for lower noise and vibration.
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This Western Digital WD5000AAKX-001CA0 Blue 500GB SATA 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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