WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device | 320 | 221 | 100 | 90 | 0.81 | 1.30 | 9.47 | 3.10 |
| WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device | 320 | 221 | 96 | 90 | 0.84 | 1.70 | 8.18 | 2.59 |
| WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device | 320 | 220 | 99 | 93 | 0.70 | 1.32 | 11.39 | 3.49 |
| WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device | 320 | 217 | 100 | 83 | 0.81 | 1.73 | 7.29 | 2.70 |
| WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device | 320 | 207 | 94 | 83 | 0.67 | 1.43 | 10.40 | 2.91 |
| WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device | 320 | 191 | 86 | 78 | 0.72 | 1.38 | 12.29 | 3.21 |
The measurement of the WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device should be used.
The Western Digital WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 is an internal hard drive designed primarily for use in desktop computers. Here are the comprehensive details, features and application areas of this hard drive:
1. Technical details
- Model: Western Digital WD3200AAKS-00L9A0
- Capacity: 320GB
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA II 3 Gb/s (also known as SATA 3.0 Gb/s)
- Speed: 7,200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Cache: 16 MB
- Average access time: Approximately 8.9 ms (milliseconds)
- Transfer rate: Up to 300 MB/s (depending on interface and system configuration)
- Seek time: Typically about 4.2 ms
2. Functions
- SATA II Interface: The hard drive uses the SATA II interface, which offers a maximum transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s. This enables faster data transfer compared to older Parallel ATA (PATA) interfaces.
- 7,200 RPM Speed: The high 7,200 RPM speed provides better performance compared to slower hard drives by enabling faster data access times and higher data transfer rates.
- 16 MB Cache: The built-in 16 MB cache helps cache frequently accessed data to increase access speed and improve overall hard drive performance.
- Advanced Format: The hard drive supports Advanced Format technology, which uses 4 KB sectors to improve storage efficiency.
3. Areas of application
- Desktop Computers: The WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 is ideal for use in desktop PCs, where it can be used as main memory or as additional storage for data, programs and operating systems.
- Upgrade: It can be used to upgrade older computers to expand available storage space and provide better performance compared to older PATA hard drives.
- Storage Expansion: This hard drive works well as additional storage in systems that already have other main drives to provide additional space for files, media and applications.
- Backup and Archiving: With 320GB capacity, it is also useful for backing up and archiving data, especially in systems that do not support or require larger SSDs.
4. Advantages
- Cost Efficiency: Compared to SSDs, this hard drive offers larger storage capacity at a lower price per GB, making it a cost-effective solution for storing large amounts of data.
- Reliability: Western Digital is known for producing reliable hard drives. The WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 is no exception, offering solid performance and stability.
- Good performance: With a rotation speed of 7,200 RPM and a 16 MB cache, this hard drive offers good performance for everyday tasks and applications that do not require extremely high speeds.
5. Disadvantages
- Speed: Compared to modern SSDs, this drive offers significantly slower read and write speeds. SSDs are generally much faster, especially for random reads and writes.
- Capacity: At 320GB, the capacity can be a bit limited by today's standards, especially if large amounts of data such as high-resolution videos or large software packages need to be stored.
- SATA II Interface: While SATA II is still sufficient, newer systems offer the SATA III interface, which supports higher transfer rates. However, this is less critical for most applications in this price range.
6. Installation and Compatibility
- Installation: The hard drive is installed in a 3.5 inch bay of the computer and connected with a SATA cable for data transfer and a power cable for power supply.
- Compatibility: The WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 is compatible with most desktop computers that support a 3.5" SATA bay. Most modern motherboards and systems support SATA II, allowing the drive to be used in most configurations.
Summary
The Western Digital WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 is a reliable and cost-effective 3.5" SATA II hard drive that is well suited for desktop PCs and older systems where greater storage capacity is needed at a reasonable price. While it is slower compared to modern SSDs, it still offers solid performance for many everyday applications and is a viable option for users who need additional storage space.
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WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 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 WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device.
The WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD3200AAKS-00L9A0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.