WDC WD50 00AAKX-00ERMA0 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 WD50 00AAKX-00ERMA0 SATA Disk Device | 500 | 306 | 134 | 131 | 1.52 | 1.20 | 5.97 | 2.61 |
| WDC WD50 00AAKX-00ERMA0 SATA Disk Device | 500 | 292 | 128 | 128 | 0.92 | 0.87 | 9.14 | 5.12 |
| WDC WD50 00AAKX-00ERMA0 SATA Disk Device | 500 | 236 | 107 | 106 | 0.90 | 1.13 | 10.88 | 4.46 |
The measurement of the WDC WD50 00AAKX-00ERMA0 SATA Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD50 00AAKX-00ERMA0 SATA Disk Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD50 00AAKX-00ERMA0 SATA Disk Device should be used.
The Western Digital WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 is a 500GB hard drive designed for use in desktop PCs and other devices. Here is a detailed description of the model, including technical details, features and application areas:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 500 GB (Gigabytes)
2. Form factor:
- 3.5 inches (standard form factor for desktop hard drives)
3. Interface:
- SATA III (6 Gb/s), backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s)
4. Speed:
- 7,200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
5. Cache:
- 16MB cache
6. Average access time:
- About 8.9 ms (milliseconds)
7. Transfer rate:
- Maximum transfer rate: Up to 150 MB/s (depending on interface and usage)
8. Operating temperature:
- Typically 0°C to 60°C
9. Noise level:
- Operation: Approximately 29 dB
- Idle: Approximately 23 dB
10. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- About 1 million hours
11. Energy consumption:
- Idle: Approximately 6.6 W
- Operation: Approximately 8.4 W
Features
1. High capacity:
- With 500 GB of storage space, this hard drive offers sufficient capacity for storing operating systems, applications and data.
2. Good performance:
- The 7,200 RPM hard drive with a 16 MB cache offers solid performance for everyday use and is suitable for most desktop applications.
3. Energy efficiency:
- Compared to older models, the WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 offers relatively low power consumption, which optimizes the power consumption of desktop PCs.
4. Reliability:
- MTBF of about 1 million hours indicates good reliability designed for use in desktop computers.
5. Noise level:
- With a noise level of about 29 dB during operation and 23 dB when idle, the hard drive is relatively quiet and contributes to a pleasant working environment.
6. Compatibility:
- The SATA III interface is backwards compatible with older SATA versions, allowing easy integration into a wide variety of systems.
Areas of application
1. Desktop PCs:
- Ideal as a primary drive for desktop computers to provide good performance for everyday tasks and applications.
2. Memory expansion:
- Can be used as an additional drive to expand storage space in existing systems.
3. Backup solutions:
- Useful for storing backup data and securing important files.
4. Multimedia storage:
- Suitable for storing music, photos and videos, especially on systems with limited internal memory.
5. Legacy systems:
- A good choice for upgrading or repairing older systems that need additional storage capacity.
6. Compact systems:
- Can be integrated into compact desktop systems that require additional storage but do not use SSDs.
Summary
The Western Digital WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 is a 500GB hard drive that features a 7200 RPM rotation speed, a 16MB cache, and a SATA III interface. It offers solid performance for desktop PCs and is ideal for storing operating systems, applications, and data. With a good ratio of capacity, performance, and energy efficiency, it is suitable for a wide range of applications, including expanding storage space, backup solutions, and storing media files. The hard drive also offers acceptable noise levels and reliability, making it a practical choice for many desktop systems.
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WDC WD50 00AAKX-00ERMA0 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 WD50 00AAKX-00ERMA0 SATA Disk Device.
The WDC WD50 00AAKX-00ERMA0 SATA Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD50 00AAKX-00ERMA0 SATA Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.