WDC WD40EZRX-00MVLB1 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD40EZRX-00MVLB1 ATA Device | 4001 | 248 | 115 | 98 | 0.68 | 1.24 | 12.19 | 3.41 |
The measurement of the WDC WD40EZRX-00MVLB1 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD40EZRX-00MVLB1 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD40EZRX-00MVLB1 ATA Device should be used.
WDC WD40EZRX-00MVLB1 ATA Device
The WDC WD40EZRX-00MVLB1 is a hard drive from Western Digital from the WD Green series, designed for desktop PCs and external storage solutions. This hard drive is known for its energy efficiency and quiet operation. Here is a detailed description of the technical details, features and areas of application of the WDC WD40EZRX-00MVLB1:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 4 terabytes (TB). This large capacity allows the storage of a significant amount of data, including the operating system, applications, media files and backups.
2. Form factor:
- 3.5 inches. The standard form factor for internal hard drives in desktop computers and external hard drive enclosures.
3. Interface:
- SATA III (6 Gb/s). The SATA III interface enables data transfer rates of up to 6 Gb/s and ensures fast access times and efficient data transfer.
4. Rotational Speed:
- 5400 RPM (revolutions per minute). This rotational speed is lower than most 7200 RPM hard drives, resulting in less heat generation and power consumption.
5. Buffer Size (Cache):
- 64 MB. Cache memory helps to quickly provide frequently used data and improves the overall performance of the hard drive.
6. Average Access Time:
- Approximately 8.9 milliseconds. This time measures how quickly the hard drive can access a specific data location.
7. Fault Tolerance and Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Typically over 1,000,000 hours. This indicates high reliability, which is important for use in desktop computers and as a secondary drive.
8. Energy Consumption:
- Operating Consumption: Approximately 6.8 watts.
- Idle: Approximately 4.5 watts. These values ​​show that the hard drive is energy efficient, which is particularly beneficial in energy saving systems.
9. Operating and Environmental Conditions:
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 60 °C.
- Storage Temperature Range: -40 to 70 °C.
- Noise Level: Operating approximately 27 dB, idle approximately 24 dB. The low noise levels make the hard drive a good choice for quiet work environments.
Features
1. Energy Efficiency:
- The WD Green Series is known for its energy efficiency. The low energy consumption helps reduce operating costs and helps extend battery life in laptops when this hard drive is used as an external drive.
2. Quiet Operation:
- The hard drive operates at a low speed of 5400 RPM, which minimizes noise levels and heat generation. This is especially beneficial in quiet office or home working environments.
3. Optimized for Desktop PCs:
- The hard drive is optimized for use in desktop computers, with a focus on good value for money and large storage capacity.
4. Advanced Format Technology:
- The hard drive uses Advanced Format Technology, which uses 4K sectors instead of the traditional 512-byte sectors to improve storage space utilization and increase performance.
5. Idle3 Technology:
- This technology further reduces energy consumption by putting the hard drive into power saving mode when it is not in use for a certain period of time.
6. Data Integrity and Reliability:
- The hard drive is equipped with error correction technologies to ensure data integrity and minimize the risk of data loss.
Application range
1. Desktop PCs:
- Ideal for use as a primary or secondary drive in desktop PCs. The high capacity is particularly useful for storing large amounts of data such as media libraries and software.
2. External storage solutions:
- Can be used in external hard drive enclosures to provide additional storage space for backups, data archiving or as portable storage.
3. Data archiving:
- The high storage capacity makes it ideal for archiving large amounts of data such as videos, photos and backups.
4. Backup solutions:
- Well suited for use in backup systems to store regular backups of important data.
5. Multimedia use:
- The hard drive is also suitable for storing and editing multimedia files including videos and music.
Summary
The WDC WD40EZRX-00MVLB1 is a reliable and energy-efficient 4TB hard drive from Western Digital, designed specifically for desktop PCs and external storage solutions. With a SATA III interface, 4TB capacity, energy efficiency and quiet operation, this hard drive is an excellent choice for storing large amounts of data and as a high-performance but energy-saving storage medium for various applications. It offers solid performance while maintaining low power consumption and noise levels, making it ideal for use in a wide range of computing and storage environments.
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WDC WD40EZRX-00MVLB1 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 WD40EZRX-00MVLB1 ATA Device.
The WDC WD40EZRX-00MVLB1 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD40EZRX-00MVLB1 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.