WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device | 1000 | 193 | 89 | 77 | 0.63 | 0.92 | 11.60 | 3.66 |
| WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device | 1000 | 124 | 68 | 37 | 0.55 | 1.15 | 16.70 | 4.64 |
| WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device | 1000 | 66 | 26 | 32 | 0.51 | 0.96 | 31.74 | 35.23 |
| WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device | 1000 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device should be used.
The WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 is an internal hard drive from Western Digital (WD), known as part of the Caviar Green series. This hard drive is designed for desktop computers and other systems that require a reliable and energy-efficient storage solution.
Here is a comprehensive description of the WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 hard drive, including technical details, features and application areas:
1. Description
The WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a capacity of 1 TB (terabyte). It belongs to the Caviar Green series from Western Digital, which is known for its energy efficiency and environmental friendliness. This hard drive uses the SATA II (SATA 3 Gb/s) interface and is suitable for use in desktop computers, external enclosures and as a secondary storage option in various systems.
2. Technical details
- Model: WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0
- Type: Internal hard drive
- Capacity: 1 TB (1,000 GB)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA II (SATA 3 Gb/s)
- Speed: 5400 RPM (revolutions per minute)
- Cache memory: 32 MB
- Access time:
- Average access time: Approximately 8.9 ms (milliseconds)
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): Typically 600,000 hours
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
3. Functions
- Energy efficiency:
- The Caviar Green series is known for its low power consumption and environmental friendliness. The WD10EADS-00M2B0 has a lower power consumption compared to other hard drives with higher rotation speed, which results in lower running costs and less heat generation.
- Silent Operation:
- Designed to operate quietly, reducing noise levels compared to other hard drives with higher rotation speeds. Ideal for quiet work environments or HTPCs (Home Theater PCs).
- Green Power Technology:
- Uses technologies such as Intellipower technology to put the hard drive into power saving mode when needed, further reducing overall power consumption.
- Advanced Format:
- Support for the Advanced Format, which uses larger sectors (4K sectors instead of 512B sectors) to improve storage density and facilitate error correction.
4. Areas of application
- Desktop PCs:
- Ideal for use as primary or secondary storage in desktop PCs to store large amounts of data or install operating systems and applications.
- External enclosures:
- Can be used in external enclosures to create an external storage solution for data backup or expansion.
- Home server:
- Suitable for use in home servers or NAS (Network Attached Storage) systems where energy efficiency and quiet operation are valued.
- Archiving:
- Useful for archiving data such as photos, videos and documents due to its large capacity and low price per GB.
- Home Theater PCs (HTPCs):
- Due to its quiet operation, the hard drive is well suited for HTPCs that are operated in living room environments.
5. Advantages
- Energy efficiency:
- The hard drive consumes less power than hard drives with higher rotation speeds, resulting in lower operating costs and less heat generation.
- Quiet operation:
- Reduced noise makes the hard drive ideal for applications where quiet operation is important.
- Large storage capacity:
- With 1 TB capacity, the hard drive offers plenty of space for storing large amounts of data at an affordable price.
- Easy installation:
- The SATA II interface is easy to install and compatible with most desktop computers.
6. Disadvantages
- Slower speed:
- At 5400 RPM, the hard drive is slower than 7200 RPM hard drives, resulting in lower data transfer rates and longer access times. This can affect performance when using demanding applications or working with large files.
- No SSD performance:
- The mechanical hard drive does not offer the same speed as a solid-state disk (SSD). Users who require high performance and fast access times should consider an SSD.
- Capacity limits:
- With only 1 TB of capacity, the hard drive may not be sufficient for users who need to store large amounts of data or demanding applications. Larger capacities are now available, but often at higher prices.
7. Summary
The WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 is a cost-effective 1 TB hard drive from Western Digital's Caviar Green series. It offers a good balance between capacity, energy efficiency and noise levels. The low 5400 RPM speed and low power consumption make it a good choice for use in desktop PCs, external enclosures, home servers and HTPCs where quiet operation and energy savings are important. Despite its advantages in terms of energy efficiency and noise levels, the slower data transfer rates and limited performance compared to SSDs are important to note. For users who need large storage capacity at a low price and do not require extremely high performance characteristics, this hard drive is a solid choice.
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WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 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 WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device.
The WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD10EADS-00M2B0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.