WDC WD16 00AABS-00PRA0 SATA Disk Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD16 00AABS-00PRA0 SATA Disk Device | 160 | 122 | 53 | 53 | 0.90 | 0.94 | 12.78 | 6.22 |
The measurement of the WDC WD16 00AABS-00PRA0 SATA Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD16 00AABS-00PRA0 SATA Disk Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD16 00AABS-00PRA0 SATA Disk Device should be used.
The Western Digital WD1600AABS-00PRA0 is a 160GB 3.5-inch hard drive from Western Digital's WD Blue series, designed for desktop computers and other applications where solid performance and reliability are important. Here are the detailed information about the technical details, features and application areas of this hard drive:
Technical Details
1. Capacity:
- 160 GB: The hard drive offers a storage capacity of 160 gigabytes, which is enough for basic applications, the operating system, and a moderate amount of data.
2. Form Factor:
- 3.5 inches: This hard drive has the standard 3.5-inch form factor typically used in desktop PCs and external hard drive enclosures.
3. Interface:
- SATA 3.0 (6 Gbps): The WD1600AABS-00PRA0 uses the SATA III interface, which allows a maximum theoretical data transfer rate of up to 6 Gbps (600 MB/s). It is backwards compatible with older SATA versions (SATA II and SATA I).
4. Rotational Speed:
- 7200 RPM: The hard drive spins at 7200 revolutions per minute, which results in better performance during data transfers compared to slower 5400 RPM hard drives.
5. Cache Memory:
- 8 MB: The hard drive has an 8 MB cache, which improves performance by serving frequently accessed data more quickly.
6. Data transfer rates:
- Maximum sequential read speed: Up to 80 MB/s
- Maximum sequential write speed: Up to 70 MB/s
- Maximum IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second): Typically in the range of 50,000 to 60,000 IOPS, depending on access pattern.
7. Error correction and data integrity:
- SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology): Supports SMART to monitor hard drive health and provide early warning of potential problems.
- ECC (Error Correction Code): Uses error correction mechanisms to ensure data integrity and minimize data errors.
8. Operating conditions:
- Operating temperature: Typically between 0 and 60 °C.
- Storage temperature: Between -40 and 70 °C.
9. Power consumption:
- Operating power consumption: Approximately 6 watts.
- Idle power consumption: Approximately 4 watts.
10. Lifespan and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- MTBF: The hard drive has an average lifespan of approximately 600,000 to 1,000,000 hours, making it a reliable choice for everyday use.
Features
1. High Capacity for the Form Factor:
- 160GB Storage: Provides enough space for basic applications, operating systems, and a moderate amount of data. Ideal for systems with limited storage needs.
2. High Performance:
- 7,200 RPM: The higher rotation speed ensures faster data transfer and better performance compared to slower hard drives.
3. Energy Efficiency:
- Optimized Power Consumption: The hard drive offers good performance with moderate power consumption, increasing energy efficiency and reducing power consumption in desktop systems.
4. Reliability:
- Error correction: Support for SMART and ECC ensures high data integrity and enables monitoring and early detection of potential problems.
5. Compatibility:
- SATA III: The hard drive is compatible with the SATA III interface, but also backwards compatible with older SATA versions, allowing for a wide range of applications.
Application range
1. Desktop computers:
- Primary storage: Ideal for desktop PCs that require solid storage space for the operating system and basic applications.
- Upgrade: Can be used as a replacement for smaller or older hard drives to provide more storage space and better performance.
2. External hard drive enclosure:
- Portable storage: Can be used in external hard drive enclosures to provide a portable storage solution for data backup and transfer.
3. Backup and Archiving:
- Data Backup: Well suited for backing up data, documents and media files, both in desktop PCs and external enclosures.
4. Compact Systems:
- Smaller Systems: Ideal for smaller or compact desktop systems that need additional storage space but do not support a large form factor.
Summary
The Western Digital WD1600AABS-00PRA0 is a 160 GB 3.5-inch hard drive that connects via the SATA III interface and supports a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gbps. With a rotation speed of 7,200 RPM and an 8 MB cache, it offers solid performance for desktop computers and other applications. Its high reliability, moderate power efficiency and wide compatibility make it a good choice for everyday use, basic applications and as a storage extension for various computer systems.
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WDC WD16 00AABS-00PRA0 SATA Disk 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 WD16 00AABS-00PRA0 SATA Disk Device.
The WDC WD16 00AABS-00PRA0 SATA Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD16 00AABS-00PRA0 SATA Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.