WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 279 | 124 | 119 | 1.29 | 1.24 | 7.37 | 3.12 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 258 | 117 | 109 | 1.37 | 1.18 | 8.98 | 2.82 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 250 | 112 | 106 | 0.77 | 1.20 | 9.17 | 3.43 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 241 | 109 | 104 | 1.01 | 1.03 | 9.61 | 3.42 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 231 | 103 | 101 | 0.57 | 1.00 | 11.57 | 4.25 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 230 | 103 | 100 | 0.64 | 0.91 | 12.38 | 4.54 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 229 | 102 | 97 | 0.78 | 1.27 | 7.92 | 3.37 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 228 | 101 | 100 | 0.66 | 0.87 | 11.58 | 4.64 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 200 | 117 | 58 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 7.22 | 7.76 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 197 | 90 | 86 | 0.63 | 0.93 | 17.47 | 4.61 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 166 | 76 | 70 | 0.62 | 0.86 | 13.97 | 5.30 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 156 | 88 | 49 | 0.79 | 0.84 | 11.70 | 11.83 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 135 | 49 | 64 | 0.65 | 0.93 | 12.34 | 8.54 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 105 | 66 | 25 | 0.62 | 0.94 | 30.05 | 5.66 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device should be used.
The Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 is a 3.5-inch hard drive from the WD Blue series by Western Digital. This hard drive is designed for general use in desktop computers, workstations and external enclosures. Here is a comprehensive description of the WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0, including technical details, features and application areas.
Technical details
1. Model:
- Model name: WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0
- Series name: WD Blue
2. Form factor:
- Size: 3.5 inches
- Area of ​​application: Desktop computers, external enclosures
3. Capacity:
- Storage capacity: 500 GB (gigabytes)
4. Interface:
- Interface type: SATA (Serial ATA)
- SATA version: SATA III (6.0 Gb/s), backwards compatible with SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s)
5. Performance:
- Speed: 7200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Buffer size (cache): 16 MB
- Data transfer rate: Up to 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s) when using SATA III
6. Access times:
- Average access time: Approximately 12 ms (milliseconds)
7. Power consumption:
- Operating current: Approximately 6.0 W
- Idle current: Approximately 4.0 W
- Voltage: 5 V DC and 12 V DC
8. Physical specifications:
- Dimensions: 147 mm x 101.6 mm x 25.4 mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: Approximately 620 g
9. Operating conditions:
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C
- Shock resistance: Up to 250 G at 2 ms (operating), up to 1000 G at 1 ms (non-operating)
10. Error correction and security:
- Error correction: Error correction by CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check)
- Security Features: ATA password protection, support for SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology)
Features
1. High Performance:
- 7200 RPM: The high 7200 RPM rotation speed provides improved performance and faster data access times compared to 5400 RPM drives.
2. Large Storage:
- 500 GB Capacity: Provides sufficient storage for most desktop applications, documents, pictures and videos.
3. Energy Efficiency:
- Optimized Power Consumption: Designed to save energy and reduce electricity costs, especially during extended periods of operation.
4. Reliability:
- Shock Resistance: Designed to withstand shock and vibration, extending hard drive life in desktop systems.
5. Compatibility:
- SATA III: Supports the highest SATA data transfer rate of 6 Gb/s, but is backwards compatible with older SATA standards.
6. Error Correction:
- CRC and SMART: Provides additional protection against data errors and enables hard drive health monitoring for early error detection.
Application Range
1. Desktop Computers:
- Primary Hard Drive: Ideal for installing operating systems, applications and data on desktop computers where value for money and sufficient capacity are required.
2. External Hard Drives:
- External Storage Device: Can be used in an external enclosure to provide additional storage space for backups, file transfers and mobile data.
3. Workstations:
- Compact workstations: Works well for workstations that require a balance between performance and storage capacity.
4. Upgrade:
- Hard drive expansion: Can be used as an upgrade for older systems to improve storage capacity and performance.
5. Data backup:
- Backup solutions: Can be used for regular data backups in desktop systems to prevent data loss.
6. Home and office applications:
- General use: Suitable for general home office applications, media editing, and everyday tasks that require solid performance and sufficient storage space.
Conclusion
The Western Digital WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 is a powerful and reliable 3.5-inch hard drive that offers a good balance of performance, capacity, and energy efficiency. With a capacity of 500 GB and a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, it is suitable for a wide range of desktop and external applications. Its support for the SATA III interface ensures fast data transfer rates, while shock resistance and energy efficiency optimize durability and running costs.
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WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 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 WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device.
The WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD5000AAKX-001CA0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.