WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1 ATA Device | 500 | 169 | 77 | 72 | 0.43 | 0.68 | 14.08 | 6.05 |
| WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1 ATA Device | 500 | 169 | 77 | 72 | 0.43 | 0.68 | 14.08 | 6.05 |
The measurement of the WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1 ATA Device should be used.
The WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1 is a 500 GB hard drive from Western Digital from the AV-GP series (Audio-Video Green Power). This series is specifically designed to meet the needs of audio and video applications in home and business environments. Here is a detailed overview of the technical details, features and application area of ​​this model.
1. General description
The WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1 is a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive optimized for use in various audio and video applications. This hard drive offers a balanced combination of performance, capacity and energy efficiency, ideal for applications such as security cameras, media servers and home theater systems.
2. Technical details
Basic Specifications
- Model name: WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1
- Capacity: 500 GB
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA II (3 Gb/s)
- Speed: 5,400 rpm
- Cache: 16 MB
- Average access time: About 12 ms
- Average read/write speed:
- Read: Up to 105 MB/s
- Write: Up to 100 MB/s
Perfomance
- Sequential Read Speed: Up to 105 MB/s, ideal for reading large amounts of data quickly, which is especially useful when playing HD videos and streaming media.
- Sequential Write Speed: Up to 100 MB/s, ensures efficient data writing and is well suited for storing media content and video recordings.
- Random Read/Write Speed: Compared to SSDs, performance may be lower for random reads and writes, but it still offers acceptable performance for typical applications.
Reliability
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Up to 600,000 hours
- Warranty: Typically 2 years limited warranty
- Lifespan: Designed for long-term use in audio and video applications, ensuring high reliability and durability.
3. Functions
- SATA II interface: The hard drive uses the SATA II interface, which enables a maximum data transfer rate of 3 Gb/s. This ensures sufficient performance for most audio and video applications.
- Low Power Consumption: The AV-GP series is designed for low power consumption, which reduces operating costs and minimizes heat generation - especially important for devices that operate around the clock.
- Silence Technology: The hard drive is designed to operate quietly, making it ideal for applications in quiet environments, such as home theater systems or surveillance cameras.
- Reliable Performance: Designed for continuous operation, this hard drive offers high reliability and is designed to operate stably under demanding conditions.
- Advanced Format: Supports Advanced Format (AF), which enables more efficient use of storage space and improves overall hard drive performance.
4. Scope of application
- Home Theater Systems: Ideal for use in media servers and home theater systems where it can store large amounts of media content.
- Surveillance Cameras: Well suited for security and surveillance systems that need to continuously store video recordings.
- Media Servers: Perfect for servers that require high storage capacity and reliability for managing and storing multimedia content.
- Backup Solutions: Can be used as a backup drive to back up data from other devices.
- Archiving: Useful for long-term archiving of data and media content, especially when continuous access to the stored content is required.
5. Additional information
- Compatibility: The hard drive is compatible with all devices that support a 3.5" SATA port. It is also backwards compatible with older SATA versions, but will only provide maximum performance when used with SATA II.
- Installation: Installation is done by installing the hard drive in a free 3.5" bay in the device and connecting the SATA data and power cable. It is automatically recognized by most operating systems and can then be formatted and used.
- Operating temperature range: The hard drive can operate in a temperature range of 0°C to 60°C. Good ventilation is important to avoid overheating and extend the life of the hard drive.
Summary
The WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1 offers an excellent combination of capacity, performance and energy efficiency for audio and video applications. With a capacity of 500 GB, a rotation speed of 5,400 rpm and a SATA II interface, it delivers reliable performance for everyday use in media servers, surveillance systems and home theater systems. Its features such as low energy consumption, quiet operation and reliable performance make it a valuable addition to applications that require continuous access to large amounts of media data.
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WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1 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 WD5000AVCS-732DY1 ATA Device.
The WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD5000AVCS-732DY1 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.