ATA WDC WD3200AAJS-2 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 WD3200AAJS-2 SCSI Disk Device | 320 | 216 | 87 | 93 | 1.54 | 1.91 | 6.04 | 2.57 |
| ATA WDC WD3200AAJS-2 SCSI Disk Device | 320 | 147 | 64 | 61 | 1.04 | 1.02 | 10.39 | 4.26 |
| ATA WDC WD3200AAJS-2 SCSI Disk Device | 320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the ATA WDC WD3200AAJS-2 SCSI Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ATA WDC WD3200AAJS-2 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 WD3200AAJS-2 SCSI Disk Device should be used.
ATA WDC WD3200AAJS-2 SCSI Disk Device
Description
The WDC WD3200AAJS-2 is a 320GB hard drive from Western Digital that fits into the 3.5-inch form factor. This hard drive uses the ATA interface, often referred to as PATA (Parallel ATA), and provides a reliable storage option for a variety of applications in desktop PCs and other systems.
Technical details
- Storage capacity: 320 GB
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: ATA/IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics), not SCSI
- Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
- Cache memory: 16 MB
- Average access time: About 8.9 ms
- Transfer rate: Up to 300 MB/s (ATA/300)
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Over 1 million hours
- Design: Standard 3.5-inch desktop hard drive
- Power consumption: Typically 7.5 W in operation, 6 W in idle
Functions
- High speed transfer: Thanks to the ATA/300 interface, the hard drive offers a high data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s.
- Silent Seek: Reduces noise during data search, contributing to quieter operation.
- StableTrac Technology: Stabilizes the hard drive by securing the motor axis to the chassis to minimize vibration and improve performance.
- NoTouch Ramp Load Technology: The read/write heads do not touch the hard drive when inserting and removing it, which extends the life of the disk.
Areas of application
- Desktop PCs: Ideal for home PCs or workstations where reliable and powerful storage is needed.
- Storage Upgrades: Upgrading older hard drives to this higher capacity can improve performance and storage capacity.
- Backup solutions: Use the hard drive to back up important data and documents.
- Multimedia applications: Suitable for storing large media files such as videos, music and pictures.
- Gaming PCs: Can be used for storage and fast access times for games and game data.
Summary
The WDC WD3200AAJS-2 is a robust and high-performance 320 GB hard drive that features a 7200 RPM rotation speed and ATA/300 interface. It offers excellent performance for desktop PCs and is suitable for both everyday tasks and storage-intensive applications. With features such as StableTrac technology and NoTouch Ramp Load technology, this hard drive ensures high reliability and longevity, making it a valuable choice for expanding or replacing storage in older systems.
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ATA WDC WD3200AAJS-2 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 WD3200AAJS-2 SCSI Disk Device.
The ATA WDC WD3200AAJS-2 SCSI Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ATA WDC WD3200AAJS-2 SCSI Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.