WDC WD3200AAKS-00V1A0
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WDC WD3200AAKS-00V1A032021697891.041.248.163.55
WDC WD3200AAKS-00V1A032020387880.981.108.933.83
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The measurement of the WDC WD3200AAKS-00V1A0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD3200AAKS-00V1A0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD3200AAKS-00V1A0 should be used.
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The WDC WD3200AAKS-00V1A0 is a hard drive from Western Digital (WD) that belongs to the Caviar Blue series. This hard drive is designed for use in desktop computers and offers solid performance and reliability. Here is the detailed information about this model:

Technical details


1. Model Number: WDC WD3200AAKS-00V1A0
2. Capacity: 320 GB (Gigabytes) – Can hold a large amount of data, including operating systems, programs and personal files.
3. Form Factor: 3.5 inch – The standard form factor for desktop hard drives, used in most desktop PCs and some external enclosures.
4. Interface: SATA II (Serial ATA 3 Gb/s) – Also known as SATA 3 Gb/s, this interface enables data transfer rates of up to 3 gigabits per second.
5. Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) – This rotational speed offers a good balance between performance and power consumption. It enables faster access times and data transfer rates compared to slower 5400 RPM drives.
6. Cache: 16 MB – The cache serves as a fast temporary storage for frequently accessed data and improves performance during read and write operations.
7. Average Access Time: Approximately 8.9 ms – The time it takes to access a specific data location on the disk.
8. Error correction: Integrated error correction mechanisms to ensure data integrity and minimize errors.

Features


1. High Performance: With a speed of 7200 RPM and a 16 MB cache, the WD3200AAKS-00V1A0 offers solid performance for desktop applications, including faster system boots, fast data access, and responsive program launches.
2. Capacity: The 320 GB capacity provides sufficient storage for operating systems, programs and a significant amount of personal data such as photos, videos and documents.
3. SATA II interface: The SATA II interface enables a data transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s, which is sufficient for many desktop applications and games.
4. Energy Efficiency: Compared to older IDE hard drives, this SATA hard drive offers better energy efficiency, resulting in lower power consumption and less heat generation.
5. Reliability: Western Digital is known for the reliability of its hard drives. The WD3200AAKS-00V1A0 offers high data integrity and is robust enough to withstand the daily demands of a desktop computer.
6. Low Noise: The hard drive is designed to minimize operating noise, contributing to a quieter working environment.

Scope


1. Desktop Computers: The WD3200AAKS-00V1A0 is ideal for use in desktop PCs, where it can be used as the main hard drive for the operating system, applications, and personal data.
2. Upgrade for older systems: The hard drive can be used as an upgrade for older systems to expand storage capacity and improve performance without having to replace the entire system.
3. Backup Storage: With a capacity of 320GB, the hard drive is well suited for backing up data, especially in environments where large amounts of data need to be backed up regularly.
4. Media and data storage: Ideal for storing media files such as music, videos and photos that are frequently accessed or edited.

Summary


The WDC WD3200AAKS-00V1A0 is a 320 GB hard drive from Western Digital in 3.5-inch format that operates via a SATA II interface and has a rotation speed of 7200 RPM. It offers a good combination of capacity, performance and reliability for desktop computers. With a 16 MB cache and an average access time of about 8.9 ms, the hard drive delivers fast access times and solid performance for everyday tasks and data processing. The WD3200AAKS-00V1A0 is well suited as a main hard drive in desktop PCs, for upgrading older systems, as backup storage and for storing media files.
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WDC WD3200AAKS-00V1A0 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-00V1A0.

The WDC WD3200AAKS-00V1A0 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD3200AAKS-00V1A0 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.




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