WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B2
User Benchmarks
Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 | 640 | 217 | 95 | 96 | 0.95 | 1.14 | 12.72 | 3.80 |
WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 | 640 | 205 | 86 | 89 | 1.04 | 1.41 | 10.72 | 3.46 |
WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 | 640 | 201 | 86 | 80 | 1.83 | 1.61 | 6.24 | 2.86 |
WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 | 640 | 192 | 89 | 78 | 0.90 | 1.45 | 12.52 | 3.10 |
WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 | 640 | 153 | 30 | 92 | 0.78 | 1.55 | 9.08 | 815.12 |
The measurement of the WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 should be used.
The Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 is a 3.5-inch hard drive from the Caviar Blue series by Western Digital. This hard drive is designed for general computing applications and offers a reliable and high-performance storage solution for desktop PCs. Here is the detailed information about the WD6400AAKS-65A7B2:
1. General description:
The Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 is an internal HDD with a capacity of 640 GB. It uses the SATA II (SATA 3 Gb/s) interface and is designed for storing operating systems, programs and data in desktop PCs. The hard drive is suitable for a wide range of applications, from everyday tasks to data-intensive applications.
2. Technical details:
- Capacity: 640 Gigabytes (640 GB)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA II (SATA 3 Gb/s)
- Cache memory: 16 MB
- Speed: 7200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Average access time: Approximately 8.9 ms (milliseconds)
- Read/Write speed:
- Maximum sequential read speed: Up to 150 MB/s
- Maximum sequential write speed: Up to 150 MB/s
- Error correction: Internal error correction with a high degree of data integrity
- Power consumption:
- Operating mode: About 8.4 W
- Sleep: About 7.2 W
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 500.000 Stunden
3. Functions:
- High Capacity: With 640 GB, the hard drive offers enough storage for the operating system, applications, games and personal data.
- High performance: The 7200 RPM speed ensures high performance and fast data access times compared to slower hard drives.
- 16 MB Cache: Cache memory improves data transfer speed by storing frequently accessed data and speeding up access.
- Error correction: The internal error correction technology ensures high data integrity and protects against data loss due to read errors.
4. Areas of application:
- Desktop PCs: Ideal for installation in desktop PCs to store the operating system, applications and personal data.
- Everyday Uses: Suitable for general computer applications such as office work, web browsing, and media consumption.
- Gaming: Provides sufficient capacity for installing games and storing game data.
- Data Backup: Can be used as a backup drive for important data, although SSDs are preferred for higher performance in these scenarios.
5. Advantages:
- Cost Efficiency: Offers large storage capacity at a comparatively low price per gigabyte.
- Good performance: The 7200 RPM speed and 16 MB cache ensure solid performance for everyday tasks and data access.
- Reliability: Western Digital is known for its reliable hard drives, and the Caviar Blue series offers high data integrity.
6. Restrictions:
- Speed: Although the 7200 RPM speed offers good performance, modern SSDs are superior in terms of speed and access times.
- Power consumption: HDDs have higher power consumption compared to SSDs, which can be disadvantageous for mobile devices such as laptops.
Summary:
The Western Digital Caviar Blue WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 is a reliable and powerful 3.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 640 GB. With its 7200 RPM speed and 16 MB cache, it offers solid performance for general computer applications, including office work, gaming and data backup. The SATA II interface and solid error correction technology make it a good choice for desktop PCs, even though SSDs are now superior in many applications.
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WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 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-65A7B2.
The WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD6400AAKS-65A7B2 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.