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Overview


PERFORMANCE FOR YOUR LAPTOP

Sophisticated performance-enhancing features deliver the speed you need for demanding applications like photo and video editing and internet gaming.

No Compromises

High performance, high capacity, high reliability, and cutting-edge technology; the ideal drive for those who demand the best.

High Performance

Dual processor and massive dynamic cache for fast read and write speeds.

MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE FOR POWER COMPUTING

For creatives, enthusiasts, and gamers, WD Black hard drives are designed for power users who demand maximum performance for power computing.

Dual Processor

Twice the processing power capability of a single-core processor to maximize performance.

Proven Mechanical Architecture

Enhanced reliability features help protect the drive and the data stored on it.

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.

Recommended Use

WD Black mobile hard drives are tested and recommended for use in notebook computers.

THE WD ADVANTAGE

WD puts our products through extensive Functional Integrity Testing (F.I.T.) prior to any product launch.




At-a-glance


  • WD’s dynamic caching algorithm optimizes cache allocation between reads and writes, reducing congestion and improving overall drive performance.




Reasons to buy

  • WD’s dynamic caching algorithm optimizes cache allocation between reads and writes, reducing congestion and improving overall drive performance.

Specification

Technical Description: Western Digital Black internal hard drive 500 GB 7200 RPM 32 MB 2.5" Serial ATA III
Features
Start/stop cycles:
600000
HDD interface transfer rate:
6 Gbit/s
Storage drive buffer size:
32 MB
Component for:What this product is used as a part of (component for).
Laptop
Type:Characteristics of the device.
HDD
Interface:Interface ports to connect pieces of equipment. USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the most popular wired interface to connect peripherals. USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480 Mbit/s (USB 1: 12 Mbit/s). The interface FireWire is also known as the IEEE 1394 standard. Enhanced IDE (EIDE)is sometimes referred to as Fast ATA, Fast IDE or ATA-2.
Serial ATA III
HDD size:
2.5"
HDD speed:
7200 RPM
HDD capacity:
500 GB

Logistics data
Harmonized System (HS) code:
84717050

Operational conditions
Non-operating shock:Environmental requirements for optimal protection from impact in non-operating mode
1000 G
Operating shock:Environmental requirements for optimal protection from impact in operating mode
400 G
Storage temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored.
-40 - 65 °C
Operating temperature (T-T):The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated.
0 - 60 °C

Other features
Compliance certificates:
RoHS
Drive ready time:
3.8 s

Packaging content
Storage drive adapter included:
No

Packaging data
Quantity per pack:The amount in each pack.
1 pc(s)

Power
Operating voltage:Defines the range of operating voltages available
5 V
Power consumption (idle):
0.85 W
Power consumption (read):
2 W
Power consumption (write):
2 W
Power consumption (standby):The amount of electricity that is consumed when the product is on standby.
0.25 W

Weight & dimensions
Weight:Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies.
92 g
Depth:The distance from the front to the back of something.
7 mm
Height:The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top.
100.2 mm
Width:The measurement or extent of something from side to side.
69.8 mm

Product details

WD5000LPLX Western Digital

Western Digital Black internal hard drive 500 GB 7200 RPM 32 MB 2.5" Serial ATA III

£59.99 and

SKU: WD5000LPLX

Western Digital Black internal hard drive 500 GB 7200 RPM 32 MB 2.5" Serial ATA III

Quick Code: Q333738 MPN: WD5000LPLX
£59.99

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