WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 217 | 100 | 81 | 0.73 | 1.05 | 7.97 | 3.46 |
| WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 207 | 104 | 70 | 0.64 | 1.04 | 7.86 | 3.88 |
| WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 196 | 98 | 87 | 1.14 | 0.11 | 8.06 | 38.08 |
| WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 196 | 98 | 87 | 1.14 | 0.11 | 8.06 | 38.08 |
| WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 183 | 105 | 59 | 0.76 | 0.26 | 7.51 | 15.50 |
| WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 141 | 75 | 37 | 0.63 | 0.86 | 9.22 | 6.23 |
| WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 127 | 88 | 27 | 0.58 | 0.09 | 11.69 | 43.79 |
| WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 125 | 87 | 29 | 0.77 | 0.10 | 6.20 | 39.15 |
| WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 60 | 36 | 14 | 0.18 | 0.59 | 26.07 | 7.19 |
| WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.20 | 3.33 |
| WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device should be used.
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The WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 is a hard drive from Western Digital (WD) that belongs to the Green series. This series is known for its energy-efficient performance and quiet operation. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Description
The Western Digital WD10EARS-00Y5B1 is a 3.5-inch HDD (Hard Disk Drive) with a capacity of 1 terabyte (TB). It is part of the WD Green series, which is characterized by low power consumption and quiet operation. This hard drive is aimed at users who are looking for a cost-effective and environmentally friendly storage solution.
Technical details
1. Storage technology:
- Type: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
- Platter technology: Air-based (no helium filling)
2. Capacity:
- Storage size: 1 TB (1,000 GB)
3. Performance:
- Speed: 5400 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Cache: 32 MB
- Average access time: Approximately 8.9 ms
4. Interface:
- Interface: SATA II 3 Gb/s (compatible with SATA III 6 Gb/s and SATA I 1.5 Gb/s)
5. Form factor:
- Size: 3.5 inches
6. Power consumption:
- Power consumption (operation): Approximately 6.0 W
- Power consumption (idle): Approximately 4.0 W
- Power consumption (standby): Approximately 0.8 W
7. Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 600,000 hours
- Annual workload: Up to 55 TB (terabytes)
Features
- 5400 RPM Speed: Offers lower power consumption and quiet operation compared to 7200 RPM hard drives. This speed is suitable for less demanding applications.
- 32 MB Cache: Improves performance by caching frequently accessed data.
- SATA II interface: Enables transfer rates of up to 3 Gb/s and is backwards compatible with SATA I and can also handle higher speeds of SATA III.
- Advanced Format (AF): Supports 4K sector format for better error correction and higher data security.
- Western Digital GreenPowerâ„¢ technology: Reduces energy consumption through special energy-saving mechanisms and optimized operating times.
Areas of application
- Desktop PCs: Ideal as a primary or secondary hard drive for desktop computers, especially when power efficiency and noise levels are important factors.
- Storage Upgrade: A good option to expand storage space in older systems with a focus on energy efficiency.
- Backup storage: Suitable as a backup solution for important data, photos and videos, especially when power consumption and noise levels need to be minimized.
- Everyday applications: Suitable for office applications, Internet usage and general computer use where a quiet and energy efficient hard drive is desired.
The Western Digital WD10EARS-00Y5B1 is an energy-efficient and quiet hard drive that is well suited for users looking for a cost-effective storage solution without sacrificing environmental friendliness and quiet operation. With its SATA II interface and energy efficiency, it is a solid choice for a wide range of desktop applications.
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WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 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 WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device.
The WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD10EARS-00Y5B1 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.