WDC WD1500HLFS-01G6U1 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD1500HLFS-01G6U1 ATA Device | 150 | 256 | 110 | 111 | 0.84 | 1.69 | 7.47 | 2.74 |
| WDC WD1500HLFS-01G6U1 ATA Device | 150 | 243 | 103 | 101 | 0.94 | 1.83 | 6.30 | 2.30 |
| WDC WD1500HLFS-01G6U1 ATA Device | 150 | 233 | 97 | 97 | 1.64 | 2.01 | 5.83 | 2.18 |
The measurement of the WDC WD1500HLFS-01G6U1 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD1500HLFS-01G6U1 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD1500HLFS-01G6U1 ATA Device should be used.
The model "WDC WD1500HLFS-01G6U1" refers to a specific high-performance hard disk drive (HDD) from Western Digital. Here's a detailed breakdown:
Breakdown:
- Brand: Western Digital (WDC)
- Model: WD1500HLFS-01G6U1
- Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Capacity: 150 GB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface: SATA (Serial ATA)
- RPM: 10,000 RPM
Key Details:
- WD1500HLFS: This model number indicates a 150 GB HDD from Western Digital’s WD VelociRaptor series. The "1500" signifies the drive's 150 GB capacity, and the "HLFS" indicates it is part of the VelociRaptor series.
- 01G6U1: This part of the model number denotes a specific revision or batch of the drive.
- Capacity: 150 GB is relatively modest by today's standards but was substantial for high-performance drives at the time of this model's release.
- Form Factor: The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for desktop hard drives, making it compatible with most desktop computer cases.
- Interface: SATA (Serial ATA) is used for connecting the drive to the computer’s motherboard. This interface is common and provides reliable performance.
- RPM: The 10,000 RPM speed is a key feature of the VelociRaptor series, providing faster data access and transfer speeds compared to the more common 7200 RPM drives.
Features and Usage:
- Performance: The 10,000 RPM speed of the WD VelociRaptor series was designed to deliver high performance, making these drives popular for applications requiring fast data access, such as gaming, video editing, and intensive data processing.
- Applications: The WD1500HLFS was used in high-performance desktop PCs, workstations, and gaming systems where speed was critical. It could serve as a primary drive for the operating system and applications, benefiting from faster boot times and application launches.
- Legacy: While modern SSDs have surpassed the performance of 10,000 RPM HDDs, the VelociRaptor series was known for its high speed and reliability during its peak. It provided a significant performance boost over typical 7200 RPM drives of its era.
SCSI Disk Device:
- SCSI Disk Device: This term may appear due to the way the operating system or a specific software layer interacts with the drive. Even though this HDD uses a SATA interface, modern systems sometimes identify SATA drives as SCSI devices in certain contexts due to abstraction in how storage protocols are managed.
Historical Context:
- WD VelociRaptor Series: The VelociRaptor series was known for pushing the limits of rotational speed in HDDs, offering superior performance compared to most other consumer hard drives. It was aimed at enthusiasts and professionals who needed the fastest possible data access speeds available from spinning disk technology.
The WD1500HLFS-01G6U1 represents a high-performance HDD from the early 2000s, providing excellent speed for its time but now considered outdated compared to modern SSDs.
WDC WD1500HLFS-01G6U1 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 WD1500HLFS-01G6U1 ATA Device.
The WDC WD1500HLFS-01G6U1 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD1500HLFS-01G6U1 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.