Brand: Western Digital · SKU: WD5000AAKX-08ERMA0 · MPN: WD5000AAKX-08ERMA0 · Category: Storage
The WD5000AAKX-08ERMA0 is a 500GB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive from Western Digital, belonging to the WD Blue series. It is a desktop-grade hard drive with a 3.5-inch form factor, suitable for use in personal computers for storing and accessing documents, music, photos, and other multimedia files. This model is often listed as refurbished or used, sometimes specifically for data recovery/donor purposes, although it is generally a fully tested, functional desktop drive. It offers 16MB cache buffer and a SATA 6Gb/s interface for decent performance in day-to-day computing tasks. It is noted for providing higher interconnect speeds, scalability, and reliability. MTBF is reported as 1.2 million hours.
| MTBF | 1.2 million hours |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s (SATA 600 MB/s) |
| Disk Family | WD Blue (Caviar Blue) |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch LFF |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Average Seek Time | 8.9 ms |
| Cache/Buffer Size | 16MB |
| Formatted Capacity | 500,107 MB |
| User Sectors Per Drive | 976,773,168 |
| Warranty | 1 Year (from one retailer); 90 days (from another retailer) |
| Weight | 1.52 pounds |
| Dimensions | 5.787 in (L) x 4 in (W) x 1.028 in (H) (Max dimensions based on WD5000AAKX) |
The WD5000AAKX-08ERMA0 is a 500GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive operating at 7200 RPM with a 16MB cache and a SATA 6Gb/s interface. It is part of Western Digital's popular WD Blue line, known for providing reliable performance for desktop computing.
Yes, this Western Digital WD5000AAKX-08ERMA0 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.5" Hard Drive (WD5000AAKX-08ERMA0) 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-08ERMA0 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.5" 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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