WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0 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-60U6AA0 ATA Device | 500 | 207 | 97 | 88 | 0.51 | 0.76 | 15.87 | 5.58 |
WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0 ATA Device | 500 | 175 | 85 | 79 | 0.82 | 1.02 | 12.87 | 4.34 |
WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0 ATA Device | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0 ATA Device should be used.
The WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0 is a hard drive from Western Digital (WD) designed for use in desktop PCs and other computers. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Technical specifications:
- Model name: WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0
- Storage size: 500 GB
- Interface: SATA III (SATA 6 Gb/s)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Speed: 7,200 rpm
- Cache: 16 MB
- Access time: Approx. 8.9 ms (typical)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 60 °C
- Power consumption:
- Operation: Approx. 6.8 watts
- Idle: Approx. 5.0 watts
- Weight: Approx. 600-700 g
Features:
- SATA III Interface: The SATA III interface enables a data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, which offers higher speed compared to the older SATA II interface.
- 7,200 rpm speed: A higher rotation speed ensures fast data transfer and shorter access times.
- 16 MB Cache: The cache temporarily stores frequently used data to improve performance and reduce access times.
- Advanced Format (AF): Supports Advanced Format technology with 4K sectors, improving efficiency in storing large amounts of data.
- Acoustic Management: Designed to minimize operating noise and ensure a quieter user experience.
- SMART Technology: Monitors hard drive health and can provide early warning of potential failures to prevent data loss.
Areas of application:
- Desktop PCs: Ideal as a primary or secondary drive for desktop PCs to improve system performance and store large amounts of data.
- Laptops: Can be used as a replacement drive in laptops to provide additional storage space, especially in older models that support SATA III.
- External Hard Drives: Commonly used in external enclosures for data backup or portable storage solutions.
- Backup Solutions: Good for backing up data due to its high capacity.
- Multimedia Storage: Ideal for storing and managing photos, music and videos.
Summary:
The WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0 is a 500 GB hard drive from Western Digital that features a SATA III interface and supports a high data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s. With a rotation speed of 7,200 rpm and a 16 MB cache, it offers good performance for daily applications and data processing. Advanced Format technology improves efficiency when storing large amounts of data, while Acoustic Management ensures quiet operation. The hard drive has a wide range of uses, from desktop PCs and laptops to external storage solutions and backup systems, and offers a reliable and cost-effective solution for storing and managing data.
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WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0 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-60U6AA0 ATA Device.
The WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD5000AAKX-60U6AA0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.