WDC WD5000BEKT-75KA9T0
User Benchmarks
Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
WDC WD5000BEKT-75KA9T0 | 500 | 146 | 67 | 58 | 1.33 | 1.54 | 9.14 | 2.60 |
The measurement of the WDC WD5000BEKT-75KA9T0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD5000BEKT-75KA9T0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD5000BEKT-75KA9T0 should be used.
The Western Digital WD5000BEKT-75KA9T0 is a 500 GB hard drive from Western Digital's Black series, designed for desktop computers and laptops. This hard drive is characterized by its performance and reliability. Here is a comprehensive description of the technical details, features and application areas of the WD5000BEKT-75KA9T0:
Technical Details
1. Capacity:
- 500 GB: The hard drive offers a storage capacity of 500 gigabytes, which provides enough space for the operating system, applications, and personal data.
2. Form factor:
- 2.5 inches: The hard drive has the 2.5-inch form factor, which is typically used in laptops and as an extension for compact desktop systems.
3. Interface:
- SATA 3.0 (6 Gbit/s): The WD5000BEKT uses the SATA III interface, which supports a maximum theoretical data transfer rate of up to 6 Gbit/s (600 MB/s). This interface is backwards compatible with older SATA versions.
4. Rotation speed:
- 7,200 RPM: The hard drive spins at 7,200 revolutions per minute, enabling high performance in data transfer. This is faster than 5,400 RPM hard drives and offers better access times.
5. Cache Memory:
- 32 MB: The hard drive has a 32 MB cache, which helps improve performance by accessing frequently used data more quickly.
6. Data Transfer Rates:
- Maximum Sequential Read Speed: Up to 160 MB/s
- Maximum Sequential Write Speed: Up to 150 MB/s
- Maximum IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second): Varies depending on access pattern, typically in the range of 70,000 to 80,000 IOPS.
7. Error correction and data integrity:
- SMART (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology): Supports SMART to monitor the health of the hard drive and provide early warning of possible errors.
- ECC (Error Correction Code): Uses error correction mechanisms to ensure data integrity and minimize data errors.
8. Operating conditions:
- Operating temperature: Typically between 0 and 60 °C.
- Storage temperature: Between -40 and 70 °C.
9. Power consumption:
- Operating power consumption: Approximately 3.5 to 4 watts.
- Idle power consumption: Approximately 0.9 watts.
10. Lifespan and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- MTBF: The hard drive has an average lifespan of about 600,000 to 1,000,000 hours, making it a reliable choice for use in laptops and desktop computers.
Features
1. High Capacity:
- 500GB Storage: Provides ample space for a wide range of applications and data, ideal for daily use in desktop PCs and laptops.
2. Powerful Performance:
- 7,200 RPM: The 7,200 RPM rotation speed ensures fast data transfer and better performance compared to slower hard drives.
3. Large Cache Memory:
- 32MB Cache: The cache improves performance by making frequently accessed data available more quickly and reducing access times.
4. Energy Efficiency:
- Optimized Power Consumption: The hard drive offers good performance with low power consumption, which improves energy efficiency and extends battery life in laptops.
5. Reliability:
- Error Correction: Support for SMART and ECC ensures high data integrity and predictability of possible hard drive damage.
Application range
1. Laptop computers:
- Primary storage: Ideal for laptops where a balance between performance and power efficiency is important.
- Upgrade: Can be used to replace older or smaller hard drives in laptops to provide more storage space and better performance.
2. Desktop computers:
- Additional storage: Can be used in desktop PCs to provide additional storage space for data, applications and media files.
3. External hard drive enclosures:
- Portable storage: Can be used in external hard drive enclosures to provide a portable storage solution for backups, data transfer and additional storage capacity.
4. Backup and archiving:
- Data backup: Ideal for backing up data, documents and media files, both in desktop PCs and external storage solutions.
5. Power-intensive applications:
- Low access times: Particularly suitable for applications that require high performance and fast data access times, such as games and multimedia applications.
Summary
The Western Digital WD5000BEKT-75KA9T0 is a 500 GB 2.5-inch hard drive that connects via the SATA 3.0 interface and supports a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gbit/s. With a rotation speed of 7,200 rpm and a 32 MB cache, it offers strong performance for desktop computers and laptops. Its reliability, energy efficiency and high capacity make it an excellent choice for everyday applications, data storage and as an extension for various computer systems.
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WDC WD5000BEKT-75KA9T0 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 WD5000BEKT-75KA9T0.
The WDC WD5000BEKT-75KA9T0 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD5000BEKT-75KA9T0 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.