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Performance and Reliability for everyday Computing
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. Yes, these reliable drives are fast, but they still deliver technologically advanced acoustics and cool operation. Designed for high-performance computers, multimedia and gaming systems.
  
Key Features:
Cache - WD Caviar Blue is available in 2 MB, 8 MB, and 16 MB cache sizes. Bigger cache memory yields faster performance.
Capacity - We offer drives ranging from 40 GB to 750 GB. Pick the biggest capacity your budget will allow. You can never have too much storage space.
Reliability - We understand the importance of your data, and we are committed to protecting that data with exceptionally reliable products, advanced data protection technology and superior customer support.
Cool - Keeping the drive cool enhances reliability. WD continues to develop new and innovative ways to keep drives cool while they are operating.
Quiet - The technology that Tom's Hardware Guide called "very fast and nearly silent" is used throughout this family of drives. Our WhisperDrive technology minimizes noise to levels near the threshold of human hearing. To cut seek noise, SoftSeek technology streamlines read/write seeking algorithms, resulting in more efficient operation.
NoTouch ramp load technology - The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit. (Available on 120 GB capacities and above)
IntelliSeek- Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise and vibration. (Available on 120 GB capacities and above)
Compatible - We perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms in our FIT Lab and Mobile Compatibility Lab to give our customers confidence that our drives will work in their systems.
Ideal For:
Family and business computing
How this WD hard drive protects your data
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Data Lifeguard is an exclusive set of data protection features, including shock protection, an environmental protection system and real-time embedded error detection and repair. WD's Data Lifeguard technology automatically finds, isolates, and repairs problems that may develop over the life of a hard drive.
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Data Lifeguard Tools are software utilities designed for WD hard drives that work with the embedded Data Lifeguard features to make hard drive installation,diagnostics and repair both simple and worry-free. (Download Data Lifeguard Tools)
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ShockGuard instantaneously protects the hard drive against damage from bumps and vibrations while it is running. This technology enables WD Caviar drives to achieve industry-leading shock specifications.
 
| Manufacturer |
Western Digital Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
WD5000AAKS |
| Manufacturer Website Address |
www.wdc.com |
| Product Name |
WD SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive |
| Capacity |
500GB |
| Interface |
Serial ATA-300 |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) |
7200 |
| Buffer Memory(Cache) |
16MB |
| Average Latencys |
4.2msec |
| Average Seek |
8.9msec |
| Full Stroke Seek Time (normal seek) |
21.0 |
| Data Transfer Rate on Serial ATA |
Up to 3000 Mb/sec |
| User Sectors per Drive |
976,773,168 |
| Form Factor |
3.5" |
| Operating Temperature |
5 to 55°C |
| Nonoperating Temperature |
-40 to 65°C |
| Acoustics Idle (bels—sound power) |
28 dBA (average) |
| Acoustics Seek (bels—sound power) |
33 dBA (average) |
Acoustics Performance Seek (bels—sound power) |
29 dBA (average) |
Dimensions |
1.028" x 5.787" x 4" |
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