WDC WD10EALX-009BA0
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD10EALX-009BA0 | 1000 | 283 | 126 | 113 | 1.69 | 1.36 | 5.54 | 2.84 |
| WDC WD10EALX-009BA0 | 1000 | 177 | 107 | 51 | 0.89 | 0.67 | 11.15 | 15.46 |
| WDC WD10EALX-009BA0 | 1000 | 171 | 80 | 61 | 1.20 | 1.45 | 6.54 | 3.76 |
The measurement of the WDC WD10EALX-009BA0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD10EALX-009BA0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD10EALX-009BA0 should be used.
WDC WD10EALX-009BA0
The WDC WD10EALX-009BA0 is a hard drive from Western Digital that is part of the WD Blue series. This hard drive is designed for desktop computers and offers a good combination of storage capacity, performance and reliability. Here is a detailed description of its technical specifications, features and areas of application:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 1 Terabyte (TB)
2. Form factor:
- 3.5 inches (standard size for desktop hard drives)
3. Interface:
- SATA III (6 Gbit/s), backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gbit/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gbit/s)
4. Speed:
- 7200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
5. Buffer size:
- 64 MB Cache
6. Average access time:
- About 8.9 ms
7. Maximum transfer rate:
- Up to 150 MB/s, depending on the interface speed and the actual data transfer
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 29 dB(A) under load
10. Energy consumption:
- Typically about 6-7 watts under load and about 5 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 III interface:
- Supports high data transfer rates of up to 6 Gbit/s, enabling fast data transfer. Also backwards compatible with older SATA versions.
2. 64 MB Cache:
- The cache is used to temporarily store frequently used data, which improves the performance of data access and transfer.
3. Silent Operation Technology:
- Designed to make the hard drive run as quietly as possible, minimizing noise levels during operation.
4. Energy efficiency:
- Optimized for a good compromise between performance and power consumption, extending the life of the hard drive and reducing power consumption.
5. SMART technology:
- Continuously monitors hard drive health and can warn of potential failures, increasing data security.
6. NoTouch Ramp Load-Technologie:
- Prevents direct contact of the read/write head with the hard drive, reducing wear and increasing the lifespan 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 data.
2. External storage solutions:
- Can be used in external enclosures to provide portable and additional storage options.
3. System installations:
- The high speed of 7200 rpm ensures fast access times, which speeds up the installation and execution of operating systems and applications.
4. Data storage:
- Well suited 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 ensure 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 WD10EALX-009BA0 is a solid hard drive that offers a good balance between capacity, performance and price. With a storage capacity of 1 TB and a 7200 RPM rotation speed, it offers reliable performance for desktop computers and other applications that require high capacity and reasonable speed. Although it does not offer the latest SSD technologies, it is a valuable choice for users who need a large amount of storage space and do not have extreme speed requirements.
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WDC WD10EALX-009BA0 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 WD10EALX-009BA0.
The WDC WD10EALX-009BA0 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD10EALX-009BA0 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.