WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 | 500 | 305 | 135 | 132 | 1.10 | 1.27 | 8.14 | 2.79 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 | 500 | 276 | 124 | 118 | 1.17 | 1.25 | 8.77 | 3.21 |
| WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 | 500 | 214 | 108 | 106 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 | 500 | 72 | 15 | 38 | 0.67 | 1.05 | 54.94 | 5.27 |
The measurement of the WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 should be used.
The WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 is a 500 GB hard drive from Western Digital, which is part of the WD Caviar Black series. This series is known for its high performance and reliability and is particularly suitable for powerful desktop PCs and workstations.
Technical details:
- Model: WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0
- Capacity: 500GB
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA III (Serial ATA 6 Gb/s)
- Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
- Cache: 32 MB
- Hard disk type: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
- Access time (Average): Approximately 8.9 ms
- Data transfer rate: Up to 150 MB/s
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Power consumption:
- Operation: Approximately 6.8 W
- Idle: Approximately 4.5 W
- Abmessungen: 147 mm x 101,6 mm x 26,1 mm (L x B x H)
- Weight: Approximately 625 grams
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 1 million hours
Features:
- 7200 RPM Speed: Provides fast data access and transfer rates for improved system performance.
- 32MB Cache: Cache memory helps quickly deliver frequently used data and improve overall performance.
- SATA III interface: Enables a high transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s and is backwards compatible with SATA II and SATA I.
- Advanced Format: Uses 4K sector size for better data storage and management efficiency.
- NoTouch Ramp Load Technology: Protects the data storage device by moving the read/write heads to a safe parking position when the hard drive is turned on and off.
- StableTrac Technology: Reduces vibration and ensures stable performance, especially in demanding operating environments.
Areas of application:
- Desktop PCs: Ideal for use in desktop computers to provide fast and reliable data access and storage.
- Gaming: Provides sufficient storage and high performance for games that require large amounts of data.
- Workstations: Suitable for workstations that require high performance when processing large amounts of data, such as multimedia applications or scientific calculations.
- Data storage: As secondary storage for large amounts of data or backup solutions.
- System Upgrade: Can be used to replace older or smaller hard drives to increase storage capacity and performance.
Summary:
The WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 is a high-performance 500 GB HDD that features a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a 32 MB cache. The SATA III interface ensures fast data transfer rates and high system performance. With features such as NoTouch Ramp Load Technology and StableTrac technology, the hard drive offers reliability and protection for your data. It has a wide range of uses, from desktop PCs and gaming systems to workstations and data storage solutions, and is a solid choice for users who need a powerful and reliable storage solution.
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WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 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-603CA0.
The WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD5000AAKX-603CA0 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.