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The Western Digital Caviar Black (WD5001AALS) internal hard drive has a spindle speed of 7,200RPM, as well as an external data transfer rate of 300 Mbps. This, combined with an option of 32MB or 64MB cache, ensures that you can transfer and open your saved content easily and quickly. The large cache provides buffer room that keeps your computer processing smoothly, and the high data read and transfer speeds make opening or moving files a snap. The equipped dual processor provides additional speed and prevents delays in file transferring when you store them. The Serial ATA (SATA) II 3 Gb/s interface provides plug-and-play connectivity so that the Western Digital Caviar Black (WD5001AALS) can be easily installed in a range of computers. The HDD is compatible with several motherboards and CPUs and comes equipped with Native Command Queuing that automatically optimizes when commands are read and executed. Flexible cables keep installation simple, whether you’re building a new computer or upgrading your existing hardware, and the 3.5" form factor lets this hard drive fit within most cases. At 1.6 lbs in weight, it has a satisfying heft but is easily light enough to transport or move around during installation. Other accessories that come with the Western Digital Caviar Black (WD5001AALS) include Data Lifeguard, NoTouch ramp load technology, StableTrac, and Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR). The Data Lifeguard protection includes shock guards and embedded real-time error detection, which finds and repairs errors within the HDD as they occur. As the hard drive wears out, the protection features isolate and repair problems that they find, preserving the life of the HDD for as long as possible and maintaining the performance quality. The NoTouch ramp load technology prevents the recording head from coming into contact with the disk media, decreasing the amount of wear to both. It also provides additional drive protection when the HDD is in transit or being installed. Other accessories help stabilize the hard drive and protect against the vibrations that occur when the computer is in operation, offering more security against shock and general wear. The Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB HDD (WD5001AALS) stands out against comparable models such as Western Digital’s own Scorpio Blue. Though not a solid state drive (SSD), this internal HDD provides the faster performance, durability, and specs that you need in your personal computer or server, marking it as an intelligent choice regardless. The combination of 500GB storage capacity, 32MB cache, quick data reading and transfer speeds, SATA II interface, and included protection features ensure that this hard drive measures up to your highest expectations. Sound mechanical architecture and secure storage accessories make the Western Digital Black (WD5001AALS) a solid investment for your data storage needs.

Product Identifiers

BrandWestern Digital

MPNWD5001AALS

UPC0718037736686

ModelCaviar Black

eBay Product ID (ePID)94148060

Product Key Features

Form Factor3.5 in

FeaturesData Protection, Shock Resistant, Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (Pmr), Ramp Load Technology

Dimensions

Weight1.4lbs.

Depth5.8in

Height1in

Width4in

Additional Product Features

PlatformM·A·C, PC Products

EnclosureInternal

Storage Capacity500GB

Drive InterfaceSerial ATA

Cache32MB

Rotation Speed7200RPM

TypeHDD

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Western Digital Caviar Black 500GB Internal 7200RPM 3.5" (WD5001AALS) HDD