ATA WDC WD5000AAKX-6 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 WD5000AAKX-6 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 233 | 104 | 101 | 1.02 | 1.06 | 11.59 | 3.67 |
| ATA WDC WD5000AAKX-6 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 114 | 36 | 57 | 1.02 | 0.85 | 28.34 | 5.98 |
| ATA WDC WD5000AAKX-6 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 81 | 38 | 28 | 1.02 | 0.84 | 36.11 | 9.79 |
The measurement of the ATA WDC WD5000AAKX-6 SCSI Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ATA WDC WD5000AAKX-6 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 WD5000AAKX-6 SCSI Disk Device should be used.
The WDC WD5000AAKX-6 is an internal hard drive from Western Digital (WD) that belongs to the WD Blue series. It is designed for a wide range of applications and offers solid performance for everyday use in desktop PCs. Here is a detailed description of the technical details, features and application areas of this hard drive:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 500 Gigabyte (GB)
2. Form factor:
- 3.5 inch: The standard form factor for desktop hard drives. The 3.5 inch form factor is designed for desktop PCs and offers larger capacity compared to 2.5 inch hard drives.
3. Interface:
- SATA III (6 Gbit/s): Supports the SATA III interface, which offers a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gbit/s. The hard drive is backwards compatible with older SATA versions (SATA II and SATA I).
4. Speed:
- 7,200 RPM: The hard drive runs at a rotation speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute, which offers higher performance compared to 5,400 RPM hard drives. This higher rotation speed results in faster data access times.
5. Cache:
- 16 MB: The hard drive is equipped with a 16 MB cache that acts as a buffer to improve data transfer rates and increase overall performance.
6. Average access time:
- Approximately 8.9 ms (milliseconds). This time indicates how quickly the hard disk responds to a request to retrieve data.
7. Operating temperature:
- Typically from 0°C to 60°C
8. Storage temperature:
- Typically from -40°C to 70°C
9. Power consumption:
- In operation: About 6 watts
- At idle: About 3 watts
10. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- Approximately 1,000,000 to 1,200,000 hours, depending on the specific operating conditions.
11. Shock resistance:
- In operation: Typically up to 300 G (gravity)
- Not in operation: Typically up to 1,000 G
Features
1. SATA III interface:
- Provides a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gbit/s. The hard drive is backwards compatible with older SATA versions, making it compatible in a wide range of systems.
2. 7,200 rpm speed:
- Higher rotation speed compared to 5400 RPM hard drives enables faster data access times and better overall performance. This is particularly beneficial for applications that require fast data transfers.
3. 16 MB Cache:
- The cache stores frequently accessed data to improve data transfer rates and increase hard drive performance. A larger cache helps reduce the number of direct disk seeks.
4. Energy consumption:
- The hard drive offers moderate power consumption, designed for desktop systems. It is more energy efficient than many older hard drive models, but still offers sufficient performance for everyday applications.
5. Robustness:
- With protection mechanisms against shocks and vibrations, the hard drive offers good durability and reliability for everyday use.
6. Durability:
- Designed for long life with an MTBF of approximately 1,000,000 to 1,200,000 hours. This ensures long uptime and reliability in data storage.
Areas of application
1. Desktop-PCs:
- The hard drive is ideal for use in desktop computers. It offers sufficient capacity for the operating system, applications and personal files.
2. Upgrading older systems:
- A great choice for upgrading older computers that may still have smaller or slower hard drives. The WD5000AAKX-6 offers more storage and faster performance.
3. Memory expansion:
- Suitable as additional storage space for desktop PCs. The 500 GB capacity offers space for a variety of files, programs and data.
4. Backup solutions:
- Can be used for backup purposes to secure important data and protect it from loss.
5. Multimedia applications:
- Suitable for storing and managing multimedia files such as music, videos and photos. The hard drive offers sufficient capacity and performance for large media files.
6. Everyday applications:
- For general use in computers, including office work, web browsing, and light gaming applications. The hard drive offers solid performance for a wide range of applications.
Conclusion
The WDC WD5000AAKX-6 is a reliable and powerful 3.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 500 GB. With a rotation speed of 7,200 rpm and a SATA III interface, it offers good performance for a wide range of applications. The hard drive is particularly well suited for desktop PCs and offers solid capacity for everyday applications, storage expansion and backup solutions. With its 16 MB cache and moderate power consumption, it offers balanced performance and energy efficiency for use in various computing environments.
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ATA WDC WD5000AAKX-6 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 WD5000AAKX-6 SCSI Disk Device.
The ATA WDC WD5000AAKX-6 SCSI Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ATA WDC WD5000AAKX-6 SCSI Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.