Brand: Western Digital · SKU: WD5000AAKX-00U6AA0 · MPN: WD5000AAKX-00U6AA0 · Category: Storage
The Western Digital WD5000AAKX is a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive from the Caviar Blue family. It offers a 500GB capacity, operates at a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, and utilizes a SATA 6Gb/s interface. It features 16MB of cache/buffer size. This model is generally designed for reliable everyday computing in desktop PCs and workstations, supporting fast and stable data transfers. It is compatible with SATA hot-swap trays.
| Capacity | 500 GB |
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| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s (SATA 600 MB/s) |
| Disk Family | Caviar Blue |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF / Desktop |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Average Seek Time | 8.9ms |
| Cache/Buffer Size | 16 MB |
| Formatted Capacity | 500,107 MB |
| User Sectors Per Drive | 976,773,168 |
| Average Rotational Latency | 4.17 ms |
| Buffer To Disk Transfer Rate | 126 MB/s (maximum) |
| Warranty | Varies by seller (One source mentions 1 Year for a similar model) |
| Weight | 1.52 Pounds (Max) / 0.69 kg |
| Dimensions | 3.5-inch Form Factor; Height: 1.028 Inches (Max); Length: 5.787 Inches (Max); Width: 4.00 Inches (+/- 0.010 inch) |
The WD5000AAKX is a reliable, desktop-grade 500GB hard drive built with proven technology, offering a balance of performance and storage capacity. It features a 7200 RPM speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface for decent everyday computing performance. The drive is 3.5-inch, making it suitable for desktops and workstations.
Yes, this Western Digital WD5000AAKX Caviar Blue 500GB Hard Drive (WD5000AAKX-00U6AA0) 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 WD5000AAKX Caviar Blue 500GB 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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