WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 ATA Device | 640 | 199 | 90 | 74 | 0.81 | 1.40 | 6.43 | 2.86 |
| WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 ATA Device | 640 | 179 | 80 | 66 | 0.77 | 1.43 | 7.78 | 3.08 |
| WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 ATA Device | 640 | 171 | 76 | 62 | 0.74 | 1.72 | 6.94 | 2.44 |
| WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 ATA Device | 640 | 165 | 74 | 59 | 0.75 | 1.51 | 8.40 | 2.73 |
The measurement of the WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 ATA Device should be used.
WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 ATA Device
The WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 is a 640GB hard drive from Western Digital that is part of the Caviar Black series. Here are the comprehensive details:
Technical details:
- Model: WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0
- Capacity: 640GB
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA II (3 Gb/s)
- Speed: 7200 rpm
- Cache: 32 MB
- Average access time: 8.9 ms (typical)
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 1 Million Stunden
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Abmessungen: 147 mm x 101.6 mm x 26.1 mm (L x B x H)
- Weight: Approximately 640 grams
Features:
- High Performance: The WD6401AALS-00E8B0 offers high performance with a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a 32MB cache, resulting in fast data access times and improved system responsiveness.
- SATA II interface: The SATA II interface enables a data transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s, which is sufficient for many applications, although newer interfaces such as SATA III are faster.
- Storage capacity: With 640 GB capacity, the hard drive offers enough space for storing operating systems, programs and personal data.
- High Reliability: The Caviar Black series is known for its reliability and durability, supported by the high MTBF and advanced error correction technologies.
- Damping Technology: The hard drive features vibration and noise dampening technologies to ensure quiet operation.
Areas of application:
- Desktop Computers: The WD6401AALS-00E8B0 is ideal for desktop computers that require a combination of large capacity and good performance.
- Storage of programs and data: It is ideal for storing operating systems, applications, games and personal data as it offers sufficient storage space and fast access times.
- System Upgrades: For users looking to upgrade their existing systems to greater capacity and better performance, this hard drive is a great option.
- Data Backup: The hard drive can be used as an additional or secondary storage solution for data backup and archiving.
- Creative applications: It is well suited for applications that process large amounts of data, such as image and video editing, where fast data access times are an advantage.
Summary:
The WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 is a 640GB 3.5" Caviar Black series hard drive from Western Digital that features a SATA II interface, 7200 RPM rotation speed and 32MB cache. It offers good performance for desktop computers, is reliable and ideal for storing large amounts of data and for system upgrades. Its vibration and noise dampening technologies ensure quiet operation.
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WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 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 WD6401AALS-00E8B0 ATA Device.
The WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD6401AALS-00E8B0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.