ATA WDC WD10EARS-00Y SCSI Disk Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ATA WDC WD10EARS-00Y SCSI Disk Device | 1000 | 229 | 109 | 84 | 1.15 | 1.09 | 9.62 | 3.79 |
| ATA WDC WD10EARS-00Y SCSI Disk Device | 1000 | 219 | 96 | 89 | 0.90 | 1.09 | 8.66 | 3.68 |
| ATA WDC WD10EARS-00Y SCSI Disk Device | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the ATA WDC WD10EARS-00Y SCSI Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ATA WDC WD10EARS-00Y SCSI Disk Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ATA WDC WD10EARS-00Y SCSI Disk Device should be used.
ATA WDC WD10EARS-00Y SCSI Disk Device
WDC WD10EARS-00Y – Detailed description
Product description:
The Western Digital WD10EARS-00Y is an internal hard drive with the ATA interface designed for desktop PCs and other storage systems. This hard drive is part of the WD Green series, which is optimized for energy-efficient performance. The WD10EARS-00Y offers a combination of large storage space, low power consumption and quiet operation.
Technical details:
- Model name: WDC WD10EARS-00Y
- Capacity: 1 TB (terabytes)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches (standard for desktop hard drives)
- Interface: SATA 3 Gb/s (SATA II)
- Rotation speed: 5400 RPM (revolutions per minute)
- Buffer size (cache): 64 MB
- Storage technology: Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR)
- Sector size: 512 bytes
- Energy consumption:
- Idle: Approx. 4.6 W
- Operation: Approx. 6.8 W
- Standby: Approx. 0.8 W
- Mean time to failure (MTBF): Approx. 1 million hours
- Operating temperature range: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage temperature range: -40°C to 70°C
Features:
- GreenPower Technology: The WD10EARS-00Y uses Western Digital's GreenPower technology to reduce energy consumption and optimize operation. This results in reduced power consumption and heat generation.
- Idle3 Power Saving: The hard drive is equipped with Idle3 technology, which reduces power consumption in idle mode. This helps extend the life of the hard drive and saves energy.
- Quiet Operation: The hard drive is optimized for quiet operation, which is achieved through a special design and technologies to reduce operating noise.
- Data Lifeguard Technology: Western Digital uses its Data Lifeguard technology for error checking and data integrity protection. This includes features to monitor drive integrity and recover data in the event of a failure.
- SoftSonic Technology: To reduce noise during operation by using a special bearing design that minimizes noise.
Areas of application:
- Desktop computers: Ideal for use in desktop PCs where large storage volumes and energy-efficient performance are required. The 1 TB capacity provides ample storage for documents, pictures, music and other data.
- Storage Systems: Can be used in Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems and other storage systems where large storage requirements and low power consumption are required.
- Backup Solutions: Due to its high capacity and reliable performance, the WD10EARS-00Y is well suited for backup applications to securely store large amounts of data.
- Home Server: Suitable for use in home servers that need to offer a balance between energy efficiency and generous storage space.
- Multimedia applications: Can also be used in multimedia applications where large amounts of data such as videos and music need to be stored and managed.
Summary:
The Western Digital WD10EARS-00Y is a 1TB 3.5" SATA hard drive with a speed of 5400 RPM and a 64MB cache. It is optimized for energy-efficient performance and quiet operation, using technologies such as GreenPower and Idle3 to reduce power consumption. With its high storage capacity, it is versatile, be it in desktop computers, NAS systems or home servers. The Data Lifeguard technology and SoftSonic technology contribute to data integrity and noise reduction. The WD10EARS-00Y is a reliable choice for users who need a combination of large storage capacity and energy efficiency.
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ATA WDC WD10EARS-00Y SCSI Disk Device and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of ATA WDC WD10EARS-00Y SCSI Disk Device.
The ATA WDC WD10EARS-00Y SCSI Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ATA WDC WD10EARS-00Y SCSI Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.