WDC WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 ATA Device | 500 | 163 | 73 | 64 | 1.15 | 1.44 | 8.98 | 2.92 |
| WDC WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 ATA Device | 500 | 136 | 60 | 53 | 0.61 | 1.13 | 8.85 | 3.75 |
| WDC WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 ATA Device | 500 | 101 | 43 | 39 | 0.59 | 1.28 | 9.54 | 3.19 |
The measurement of the WDC WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 ATA Device should be used.
The WDC WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 is an internal hard drive from Western Digital that belongs to the WD Caviar Green series. This series is designed to offer a balance between performance, energy efficiency and noise. Here is a comprehensive description of the technical details, features and applications of this hard drive:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 500 Gigabytes (GB): The hard drive offers a storage capacity of 500 GB, which provides enough space for operating systems, applications, media files and other data.
2. Form factor:
- 3.5-inch: The standard form factor for desktop hard drives. It fits in most desktop PCs and external enclosures, but does not accommodate the more compact 2.5-inch laptops.
3. Interface:
- SATA II (3 Gbit/s): The hard drive uses the SATA II interface, which supports data transfer rates of up to 3 Gbit/s (300 MB/s). This interface is backwards compatible with SATA I (1.5 Gbit/s) and can also be operated in newer SATA III ports, but only at the speed of SATA II.
4. Cache memory:
- 16 MB: The hard drive is equipped with a 16 MB cache, which helps to temporarily store frequently used data and improve access times.
5. Speed:
- 5400 RPM: Unlike 7200 RPM hard drives that offer higher performance, this hard drive spins at 5400 RPM. This lower speed reduces power consumption and noise, but may slightly impact performance.
6. Search time:
- Average seek time: Typically, the average seek time is around 12 ms, which means that the read head needs an average of 12 milliseconds to find the data it needs.
7. Power consumption:
- Operation: About 6-7 watts
- Idle: About 4-5 watts
8. Operating and storage temperature:
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C
9. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- Approximately 1 million hours, depending on operating conditions and usage scenario.
10. Noise level:
- Average: About 28-30 dB(A), making them quieter than higher speed hard drives.
Features
1. Energy efficiency:
- Lower power consumption: The Caviar Green series is known for its low power consumption. The 5400 RPM rotation speed ensures that the hard drive requires less energy than 7200 RPM models, making it ideal for systems where energy efficiency is important.
2. Quiet operation:
- Noise Reduction: With lower rotation speed and special noise reduction technologies, the hard drive offers quiet operation, making it suitable for noise-sensitive environments.
3. Heat development:
- Less Heat: The hard drive generates less heat than higher speed hard drives, which helps cool the entire system better and can extend the life of components.
4. Automatic standby function:
- Energy Saving: The hard drive can enter standby mode when not in use to save additional power.
Areas of application
1. Desktop-PCs:
- General Use: Ideal for use in desktop PCs where a balance between capacity, performance and energy efficiency is needed.
2. Home office and small offices:
- Storage for documents and data: Suitable for use in home office environments or small offices for storing documents, emails and other data.
3. Energy efficient systems:
- Energy Efficiency: Perfect for systems that rely on energy efficiency, such as energy efficient PCs or all-in-one computers.
4. External hard drive systems:
- Portable Storage: Can be used in external hard drive systems to provide additional storage for data or to back up important files.
5. Media centers:
- Media Content Storage: Can be used in media centers to store large amounts of music, videos and other media content.
Conclusion
The WDC WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 is a reliable and high-performance 3.5-inch hard drive from Western Digital with a capacity of 500 GB. With a 5400 rpm rotation speed, it offers a good balance between performance and energy efficiency and is ideal for desktop PCs, home office applications and energy-efficient systems. The 16 MB cache memory and SATA II interface ensure solid performance, while the quiet operation and lower power consumption make the hard drive a good choice for noise-sensitive and energy-efficient applications.
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WDC WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 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 WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 ATA Device.
The WDC WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD5000AACS-00ZUB0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.