WDC WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 ATA Device | 500 | 300 | 128 | 123 | 0.81 | 2.11 | 5.72 | 2.15 |
| WDC WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 ATA Device | 500 | 289 | 134 | 122 | 0.68 | 1.02 | 10.02 | 2.53 |
| WDC WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 ATA Device | 500 | 178 | 105 | 73 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the WDC WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 ATA Device should be used.
The Western Digital WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 is an internal hard drive manufactured by Western Digital (WD). It is a model from the WD Blue series designed for desktop computers and other applications. Here are the comprehensive details and specifications of this model:
Description
The WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 is a 3.5-inch hard drive designed for use in desktop computers and external enclosures. With a storage capacity of 500 GB, it offers a good balance between capacity and performance, ideal for most everyday applications.
Technical details
- Model: WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0
- Capacity: 500 GB (Gigabytes)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III)
- Speed: 7200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Cache memory: 64 MB
- Average access time: Approximately 8.9 ms (milliseconds)
- Size: 147 x 101.6 x 25.4mm
- Weight: Approx. 610 g
- Power consumption:
- Operation: 6.8 W (Watts)
- Idle: 5.0 W (Watts)
- Reliability: MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Up to 1 million hours
Functions
- High Capacity: With 500GB, the hard drive offers enough space for operating systems, programs, and personal data, making it a versatile choice for desktop computers.
- Fast rotation speed: The 7200 RPM ensures faster data transfer and improved performance compared to hard drives with lower rotation speeds.
- Large Cache: The 64 MB cache helps improve performance by caching frequently accessed data, making it easier to access that data.
- Energy Efficiency: Despite its high performance, the hard drive is relatively energy efficient and offers a balance between performance and energy consumption.
- Reliability: The WD Blue series is known for its reliability and durability, ideal for use in desktop computers and external enclosures.
Areas of application
- Desktop Computers: Ideal for use in desktop PCs as the primary drive for the operating system, applications and personal files.
- External Enclosures: Can be used in external hard drive systems to provide additional storage capacity or to back up data.
- Backup and archiving: Suitable for storing and backing up data such as documents, photos, and videos.
- Upgrade: A good choice for replacing or adding to existing hard drives to improve storage capacity or performance.
Summary
The Western Digital WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 is a 500GB 3.5" hard drive with a capacity of 7200 RPM designed for use in desktop computers and external enclosures. It offers fast performance through a 64MB cache and a high data transfer rate, making it a solid choice for everyday applications, data archiving and system upgrades. With its reliability and robust performance, it is a proven solution for various storage needs.
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WDC WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 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 WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 ATA Device.
The WDC WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD5000AZRX-00A8LB0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.