WDC WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 ATA Device | 500 | 145 | 66 | 58 | 0.38 | 1.19 | 13.66 | 3.53 |
| WDC WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 ATA Device | 500 | 144 | 59 | 62 | 0.54 | 0.94 | 10.69 | 5.18 |
| WDC WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 ATA Device | 500 | 143 | 64 | 58 | 0.35 | 1.23 | 14.42 | 3.57 |
The measurement of the WDC WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 ATA Device should be used.
The WDC WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 is an internal hard drive from Western Digital that belongs to the WD Blue series. This series is aimed at users who are looking for a reliable and cost-effective storage solution for everyday applications. Here is a detailed description of the technical details, features and application areas 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 that fits into most desktop PCs and external enclosures.
3. Interface:
- SATA II (3 Gbit/s): The hard drive uses the SATA II interface, which allows a maximum data transfer rate of up to 3 Gbit/s (300 MB/s). This interface is backwards compatible with older SATA versions and can also operate in newer SATA III ports, albeit at the maximum speed of SATA II.
4. Cache memory:
- 16 MB: Equipped with a 16 MB cache that helps cache frequently used data and improve access times.
5. Speed:
- 7200 RPM: The hard drive rotates at a speed of 7200 RPM, resulting in better performance and faster data access times compared to hard drives with lower rotation speeds.
6. Search time:
- Average Seek Time: The average seek time is typically around 8-9 ms, which indicates the speed at which the read head can find data on the hard disk.
7. Power consumption:
- Operation: About 8-10 watts
- Idle: About 6-7 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.
10. Noise level:
- Average: The hard drive produces a noise level of approximately 30-35 dB(A) during operation, depending on usage and environment.
Features
1. SATA II interface:
- Data Transfer Rate: The SATA II interface enables a maximum data transfer rate of up to 3 Gbit/s, providing a reliable connection and acceptable speeds for everyday applications.
2. 7200 rpm speed:
- Performance: The 7200 RPM speed ensures fast data access times and improves performance compared to hard drives with lower speeds.
3. 16 MB Cache:
- Performance improvement: Cache memory helps improve performance by caching frequently accessed data, resulting in faster access times.
4. Noise reduction technology:
- Quiet operation: The hard drive is designed for quiet operation, making it suitable for use in noise-sensitive environments.
5. Stability and reliability:
- Robustness: Designed for reliability and long life to ensure the availability of stored data.
Areas of application
1. Desktop-PCs:
- Standard storage solution: Ideal for use in desktop PCs as a main drive or additional storage medium for operating systems, applications and data.
2. Gaming-PCs:
- Memory for games: Suitable as a memory solution for games to ensure fast loading times and good performance.
3. Multimedia-PCs:
- Data Storage: Perfect for storing large media files such as photos, videos and music.
4. Backup solutions:
- Additional Storage: Can be used as a backup drive to back up important data.
5. Home office and small offices:
- Efficient data storage: Provides sufficient capacity and performance for home office and small office applications.
6. External storage solutions:
- External Enclosure: Can be used in an external enclosure to provide portable storage for various applications.
Conclusion
The WDC WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 is a reliable and high-performance 500GB 3.5-inch hard drive from Western Digital. With a 7200 RPM rotation speed, SATA II interface, and 16MB cache, it offers solid performance for a wide range of applications. This hard drive is well suited for desktop PCs, gaming systems, multimedia PCs, and backup solutions. It offers a good balance between capacity, performance, and price, making it a reliable choice for users looking for a robust and efficient storage solution.
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WDC WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 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 WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 ATA Device.
The WDC WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD5000ABPS-01ZZB0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.