WDC WD3200AAJS-00VWA0 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD3200AAJS-00VWA0 ATA Device | 320 | 112 | 44 | 48 | 0.70 | 1.35 | 9.48 | 3.14 |
The measurement of the WDC WD3200AAJS-00VWA0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD3200AAJS-00VWA0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD3200AAJS-00VWA0 ATA Device should be used.
WDC WD3200AAJS-00VWA0 ATA Device
The WDC WD3200AAJS-00VWA0 is a SATA hard drive from Western Digital designed for desktop computers. Here is a detailed description of this model, including technical details, features and application areas:
Technical Details
1. Model Name:
- WDC WD3200AAJS-00VWA0
2. Capacity:
- 320 GB: The hard drive offers a storage capacity of 320 gigabytes, which is enough for many applications and data volumes.
3. Form Factor:
- 3.5 inches: The standard form factor for desktop hard drives. This form factor is suitable for most desktop PCs and workstations.
4. Interface:
- SATA (Serial ATA): The hard drive uses the SATA interface, known for its high data transfer rate and easy cable connection. The model supports SATA II (3.0 Gb/s).
5. Rotational Speed:
- 7,200 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute): A standard rotational speed for desktop hard drives that offers a good balance between performance and power consumption.
6. Cache:
- 16 MB Cache: The cache serves as a fast temporary storage device that stores frequently used data to improve access times and increase performance.
7. Transfer Rate:
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate: The maximum data transfer rate is typically around 300 MB/s, depending on the interface (SATA II) and the rest of the system components.
8. Fault Tolerance:
- No Built-in Fault Tolerance: Unlike RAID arrays or SSDs with redundancy, this hard drive does not offer built-in fault tolerance.
9. Access Times:
- Average Access Time: Around 8 to 9 milliseconds, which is a common time for a hard drive in this class.
10. Operating Temperature Range:
- 5°C to 55°C: The temperature range in which the hard drive can safely operate.
11. Storage Temperature Range:
- -40°C to 70°C: The range in which the hard drive can safely be stored without data loss.
12. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- 1 million hours: The average time the hard drive should operate without failure, indicating high reliability.
13. Noise Level:
- Operating Noise Level: Typically in the range of 29dB to 32dB, which is relatively quiet for desktop hard drives.
Features
1. SATA Interface:
- Hot Swapping: The SATA interface allows the hard drive to be swapped while the system is on, without shutting down the system (although this must be supported by the system and software).
2. Data Lifeguard Technology:
- Error Monitoring: Western Digital offers Data Lifeguard technology which monitors errors and provides diagnostic tools to ensure data integrity.
3. Low Power Consumption:
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is designed to minimize power consumption, which reduces heat generation and improves energy efficiency.
4. Silent Seek:
- Noise Optimization: The hard drive is designed to operate quietly to minimize noise levels, making it ideal for use in quiet environments.
5. IntelliPark:
- Power Saving Mode: IntelliPark ensures that the hard drive goes into power saving mode when inactive to extend its lifespan and reduce energy consumption.
Application Area
1. Desktop Computers:
- General Usage: The hard drive is well suited for use in desktop PCs where a good balance between capacity and performance is required. It can be used for operating systems, applications and data.
2. Home and Office Applications:
- File Storage: Ideal for storing documents, photos, videos and other files in home office or office computers.
3. Multimedia Computers:
- Media Storage: The hard drive can be used for storing and editing multimedia content such as music and videos.
4. Backup Solutions:
- Data Backup: It is also suitable as a backup drive to back up important data regularly.
5. Upgrade from older systems:
- Performance improvement: Can be used to upgrade older systems that may still use older and slow hard drive technology.
6. Use in NAS (Network Attached Storage):
- Network storage: The hard drive can also be used in NAS devices to provide a central storage location for files on a network.
Conclusion
The WDC WD3200AAJS-00VWA0 is a reliable and powerful 320 GB SATA hard drive from Western Digital. With its 7,200 RPM speed, 16 MB cache and SATA II interface, it offers good performance for a variety of desktop applications. It is suitable for general desktop use, multimedia applications, backup solutions and as an upgrade for older systems. The hard drive offers basic error monitoring features and power saving modes to optimize both performance and efficiency.
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WDC WD3200AAJS-00VWA0 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 WD3200AAJS-00VWA0 ATA Device.
The WDC WD3200AAJS-00VWA0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD3200AAJS-00VWA0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.