WDC WD50 00LPLX-66ZNTT1 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 00LPLX-66ZNTT1 SATA Disk Device | 500 | 300 | 126 | 126 | 2.05 | 1.71 | 6.80 | 2.36 |
| WDC WD50 00LPLX-66ZNTT1 SATA Disk Device | 500 | 300 | 126 | 126 | 2.05 | 1.71 | 6.80 | 2.36 |
The measurement of the WDC WD50 00LPLX-66ZNTT1 SATA Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD50 00LPLX-66ZNTT1 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 00LPLX-66ZNTT1 SATA Disk Device should be used.
The “WDC WD5000LPLX-66ZNTT1” is a hard drive from Western Digital that operates via a SATA interface. Here is a detailed description of the device, including technical details, features and areas of application:
1. Technical details
- Modell: WDC WD5000LPLX-66ZNTT1
- Capacity: 500GB
- Hard disk type: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
- Interface: SATA 3.0 Gb/s (SATA II)
- Rotation Speed: 7200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Cache: 16 MB
- Form factor: 2.5 inches, making it suitable for laptops and compact devices.
- Average access time: Approximately 12 ms
- Transfer rate: Up to 300 MB/s, corresponding to the maximum bandwidth of SATA II
- Power consumption: Typically 2.5 W in operation and 0.5 W in idle
2. Functions
- Performance: With a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, the hard drive offers a good balance between performance and energy consumption. The 16 MB cache helps improve performance by buffering frequently accessed data.
- Energy Efficiency: Designed with energy efficiency in mind, which is important for use in mobile and compact devices.
- Error Correction: Equipped with error correction technologies such as ECC (Error Correction Code) to ensure data integrity.
- Noise level: Typically low noise level, making them suitable for use in quiet environments.
- Compatibility: Support for the SATA II interface ensures broad compatibility with a variety of systems.
3. Scope of application
- Laptops and Notebooks: Due to its 2.5-inch form factor and energy efficiency, this hard drive is ideal for laptops and notebooks.
- Compact Desktop Systems: Can also be used in compact desktop PCs or small servers.
- External Storage: Often used in external enclosures to provide additional storage capacity for various applications.
- Upgrade: A good choice for upgrading older devices that require larger storage capacity and better performance.
4. Advantages
- Compact Size: The 2.5-inch form factor makes it versatile and compatible with many devices.
- High performance for capacity: Offers good performance with a capacity of 500GB, ideal for everyday applications.
- Cost Effective: Compared to SSDs, this HDD is more cost effective and offers a large amount of storage for the price.
- Proven Reliability: Western Digital is known for making reliable hard drives, and this model is no exception.
5. Restrictions
- Slower data transfer rates than SSDs: Compared to solid-state drives (SSDs), HDDs are slower in data transfer and access times.
- Mechanical Parts: As an HDD, it contains mechanical parts that are more susceptible to physical damage and wear than SSDs.
- Power Consumption: Although relatively energy efficient, it consumes more power than SSDs, which can be a concern in battery-powered devices.
In summary, the "WDC WD5000LPLX-66ZNTT1" is a solid hard drive for applications that require a good balance between capacity, performance and cost. It is particularly suitable for laptops, desktop PCs and other applications that require a good compromise between performance and power consumption.
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WDC WD50 00LPLX-66ZNTT1 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 00LPLX-66ZNTT1 SATA Disk Device.
The WDC WD50 00LPLX-66ZNTT1 SATA Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD50 00LPLX-66ZNTT1 SATA Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.