WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 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-00ERMA0 ATA Device | 500 | 232 | 107 | 102 | 0.56 | 0.77 | 14.29 | 5.06 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device | 500 | 227 | 105 | 97 | 0.60 | 1.12 | 20.13 | 11.71 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device | 500 | 219 | 94 | 97 | 0.56 | 1.12 | 11.27 | 3.66 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device | 500 | 208 | 107 | 73 | 0.74 | 0.95 | 11.52 | 4.17 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device | 500 | 176 | 103 | 49 | 0.64 | 0.69 | 9.24 | 5.77 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device | 500 | 121 | 44 | 58 | 0.94 | 0.87 | 36.41 | 7.53 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device | 500 | 73 | 18 | 43 | 0.53 | 0.79 | 42.08 | 8.59 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device | 500 | 73 | 18 | 43 | 0.53 | 0.79 | 42.08 | 8.59 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device | 500 | 62 | 25 | 26 | 0.49 | 0.62 | 26.82 | 24.26 |
The measurement of the WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device should be used.
The WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 is a 3.5-inch hard drive from Western Digital designed for various desktop and all-in-one computers. Here is the detailed information about this model:
General description
The Western Digital WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 is a Western Digital Blue Series SATA hard drive designed for general storage needs in desktop PCs. This hard drive offers a good capacity to price ratio and is ideal for everyday computing applications.
Technical details
- Capacity: 500 GB (Gigabytes)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA II (3 Gbit/s)
- Speed: 7200 RPM (revolutions per minute)
- Cache: 16MB
- Average access time: About 8.9 ms
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 1,000,000 hours
- Error correction: Support for Error Recovery Control (ERC) and other error correction mechanisms
Features
1. Good performance: With a speed of 7200 RPM and a 16 MB cache, the WD5000AAKX offers solid performance for accessing data and running applications.
2. High Capacity: The 500GB capacity allows you to store a large amount of data, programs and media files, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
3. Error correction mechanisms: Supports various error correction and monitoring mechanisms that help improve data integrity and reliability.
4. Energy efficiency: Thanks to the SATA II interface and efficient operation at 7200 RPM, the hard drive offers a good balance between performance and energy consumption.
5. Compatibility: The use of SATA II interface makes the hard drive compatible with a variety of desktop computers and motherboards.
Areas of application
1. Desktop computers: Ideal for desktop PCs where a good balance between cost and performance is desired.
2. All-in-One PCs: Also suitable for all-in-one PCs that support a 3.5-inch hard drive.
3. Multimedia storage: Due to its capacity, the hard drive is well suited for storing photos, music, videos and other media files.
4. Backup Solutions: Can be used as an additional drive for backup purposes to safely store important data.
5. Supplemental storage: Good as a secondary drive in systems that already have an SSD for the operating system and frequently used applications.
Further considerations
- Compatibility: Make sure your system supports SATA II interface and has enough space for a 3.5-inch hard drive.
- Heat and noise: Although 7200 RPM hard drives typically generate more heat and noise than 5400 RPM models, these are often acceptable in desktop environments.
- Replacements and Upgrades: Users who require higher performance or greater capacity may want to consider newer hard drives or SSDs that offer faster performance and larger storage options.
The Western Digital WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 offers a reliable solution for general storage needs in desktop computers, with a good price-performance ratio for most everyday applications.
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WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 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-00ERMA0 ATA Device.
The WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD5000AAKX-00ERMA0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.