WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 | 640 | 201 | 98 | 78 | 0.85 | 0.85 | 10.52 | 5.12 |
| WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 | 640 | 196 | 90 | 76 | 1.17 | 1.25 | 9.44 | 2.87 |
| WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 | 640 | 180 | 76 | 79 | 0.58 | 1.43 | 10.08 | 2.96 |
| WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 | 640 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 should be used.
The WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 is an internal hard drive from Western Digital that belongs to the Caviar Blue series. This hard drive offers solid performance and reliability for a wide range of applications, from everyday computing tasks to more demanding tasks.
Technical details:
- Capacity: 640GB.
- Form factor: 3.5 inches.
- Interface: SATA 3 Gb/s (SATA II).
- Speed: 7200 RPM.
- Cache: 16 MB.
- Average access time: Approximately 8.9 ms.
- Operating temperature: Typically between 0°C and 60°C.
- Weight: Approximately 600 grams.
- Dimensions: Approx. 147mm x 101.6mm x 25.4mm.
Features:
- High Capacity: With 640 GB of storage space, the hard drive offers enough space for the operating system, applications and a variety of data such as documents, photos, music and videos.
- 7200 RPM: The 7200 rpm speed ensures good data transfer performance and fast access to stored data.
- 16MB Cache: Cache memory helps improve performance by caching frequently used data, reducing access times.
- SATA II interface: Supports a maximum data transfer rate of 3 Gb/s, which is fast enough for most applications.
- Advanced Format Technology: Support for 4K sectors, which can improve data management efficiency, although this is not applied by default on this particular series.
Areas of application:
- Desktop Computers: Ideal for use in desktop PCs that require a reliable and cost-effective storage solution. The large capacity and acceptable performance make it suitable for everyday tasks and moderate storage needs.
- Backup and Storage: Useful for storing backups, documents, pictures, music and other data. It provides enough capacity to manage large amounts of data.
- Media Servers: Well suited for use in media servers that need to store large amounts of media files such as movies and music.
- Gaming: Can also be used in gaming PCs where it provides additional storage for games and other applications, although SSDs would offer faster performance.
Summary:
The Western Digital WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 is a 640 GB internal hard drive in a 3.5-inch form factor that features a SATA II interface. With a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, 16 MB cache and an average access time of around 8.9 ms, it offers solid performance for everyday applications. This hard drive is ideal for desktop computers, backups, media servers and gaming applications where large storage capacity and reliable performance are required. It offers good value for money and is a proven choice for users looking for a cost-effective storage solution.
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WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 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 WD6400AAKS-00A7B0.
The WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD6400AAKS-00A7B0 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.