WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1
User Benchmarks
Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 | 1000 | 211 | 99 | 74 | 1.64 | 1.76 | 6.69 | 2.78 |
WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 | 1000 | 207 | 81 | 94 | 2.06 | 2.07 | 6.03 | 1.97 |
WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 | 1000 | 206 | 98 | 77 | 1.31 | 1.67 | 7.11 | 2.65 |
WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 | 1000 | 51 | 19 | 24 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 20.84 | 12.94 |
WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 | 1000 | 51 | 19 | 24 | 0.29 | 0.32 | 20.84 | 12.94 |
WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 should be used.
The WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 is an internal hard drive from Western Digital (WD) from the Caviar Green series. This series is known for its energy efficiency and its suitability for applications where low power consumption and quiet operation are important. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Technical details:
1. Model Number:
- WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1
2. Form factor and interface:
- Form factor: 3.5 inches (internal, suitable for desktop PCs)
- Interface: SATA II (3 Gb/s)
- Compatibility: Backwards compatible to SATA I
3. Capacity:
- 1 TB (Terabyte)
4. Hard drive type:
- Type: Mechanical Hard Drive (HDD)
- Disk size: 3.5 inches
5. Performance:
- Data transfer rate:
- SATA II: Up to 3 Gb/s (Gigabits per second)
- Cache: 32 MB
- Rotation speed: 5400 rpm (revolutions per minute)
6. Physical dimensions:
- Dimensions: Approximately 147 x 101.6 x 26.1 mm (L x W x H)
7. Weight:
- Weight: Approximately 640 g
Features:
1. SATA II interface: Offers a data transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s, sufficient for many applications but slower than the newer SATA III interfaces.
2. 5400 RPM: The rotation speed is optimized for low power consumption and quiet operation, but with slightly lower performance compared to 7200 RPM hard drives.
3. 32 MB Cache: The cache temporarily stores frequently used data to improve read and write performance.
4. Green Power Technology: The Caviar Green series uses energy saving technologies to reduce power consumption and minimize heat emission.
Areas of application:
1. Desktop PCs: Ideal for use in desktop PCs where high storage capacity and low power consumption are required.
2. Memory Expansion: Good for expanding storage space in existing systems.
3. Backup solutions: Well suited for storing backups and data archives due to its large capacity.
4. Quiet operation: The low noise level makes it ideal for systems where quiet operation is desired.
Special features:
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is specifically designed for low power consumption, making it ideal for environmentally conscious users and systems designed for low power consumption.
- Quiet operation: The 5400 rpm rotation speed reduces noise, making it suitable for applications where quiet operation is important.
- Reliability: Western Digital is known for the reliability of its hard drives, and the Caviar Green series is no exception, especially for long-term data storage and regular use.
Conclusion:
The WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 is a reliable 1 TB 3.5-inch hard drive that is characterized by its energy efficiency and quiet operation. With a SATA II interface, 5400 RPM rotation speed and 32 MB cache, it is well suited for desktop PCs that need to store a large amount of data while minimizing power consumption and operating quietly. Its combination of large capacity, low running costs and quiet performance makes it a practical choice for many everyday storage needs.
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WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 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 WD10EADS-00L5B1.
The WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD10EADS-00L5B1 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.