WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 ATA Device | 1000 | 190 | 74 | 77 | 2.01 | 1.54 | 6.24 | 2.42 |
| WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 ATA Device | 1000 | 184 | 82 | 77 | 0.65 | 0.87 | 11.87 | 4.93 |
| WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 ATA Device | 1000 | 180 | 83 | 69 | 0.68 | 1.37 | 10.17 | 3.24 |
The measurement of the WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 ATA Device should be used.
The WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 is a hard drive from Western Digital that belongs to the WD Caviar Black series. This series is known for its high performance and reliability and is aimed at users who need fast access times and large storage capacity. Here is a comprehensive description of the technical details, features and application areas of the WD1001FALS-00J7B0:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 1 Terabyte (TB)
2. Form factor:
- 3.5 inches (standard size for desktop hard drives)
3. Interface:
- SATA II (3 Gbit/s), backwards compatible with SATA I (1.5 Gbit/s)
4. Speed:
- 7200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
5. Buffer size:
- 32 MB Cache
6. Average access time:
- About 8.9 ms
7. Maximum transfer rate:
- Up to 300 MB/s, depending on the interface speed and the actual transmission conditions
8. Fault tolerance:
- No special fault tolerance features like RAID. Features SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) to monitor hard drive health.
9. Operating noise:
- Approximately 34 dB(A) under load
10. Energy consumption:
- Typically about 8 watts under load and about 6 watts at idle.
11. Operating conditions:
- Operating temperature range: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage temperature range: -40°C to 70°C
Features
1. SATA II interface:
- Supports data transfer rates of up to 3 Gbps, which provides adequate speed for most desktop applications. However, the drive is backwards compatible with SATA I and can be used in systems with older SATA versions.
2. 7200 rpm speed:
- Provides high performance through faster disk rotations, resulting in better access times and data transfer rates.
3. 32 MB Cache:
- Cache memory is used to temporarily store frequently used data, thereby improving data processing performance.
4. SMART technology:
- Continuously monitors hard drive health and can warn of potential problems or failures, increasing data integrity.
5. Silent Operation Technology:
- Designed to make the hard drive run as quietly as possible, minimizing noise levels during operation.
6. NoTouch Ramp Load-Technologie:
- Prevents direct contact of the read/write head with the hard drive, which reduces wear and increases the life of the hard drive.
Areas of application
1. Desktop-PCs:
- Ideal as the main storage device for desktop computers to store the operating system, programs and large amounts of data.
2. External storage solutions:
- Can be used in external enclosures to provide additional storage capacity and portability.
3. System installations:
- The high speed of 7200 rpm ensures fast access times when installing and running operating systems and applications.
4. Data storage:
- Good for storing large amounts of data such as videos, pictures, music and other personal or professional files.
5. Backup solutions:
- Useful as backup storage for important data and system images to enable quick access to backup copies.
6. Gaming Systems:
- Also suitable for gaming PCs, as the hard drive performance is sufficient to load games and applications quickly, although modern systems increasingly rely on SSDs.
Conclusion
The WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 is a robust and powerful hard drive that offers an excellent balance between capacity, performance and price. With a storage capacity of 1 TB and a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, it is well suited for desktop computers where high capacity and acceptable speed are required. Its high reliability, quiet operation and SMART technology for monitoring hard drive health make it a reliable choice for a wide range of applications. Despite the advent of newer SSD technologies, this hard drive remains a solid option for users who rely on mechanical hard drives.
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WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 ATA 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 WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 ATA Device.
The WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD1001FALS-00J7B0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.