Built with performance-enhancing features, the 500GB Laptop Performance 5400 rpm SATA II 2.5" Internal HDD Retail Kit from WD is designed for notebooks, photo and video editing, gaming, and power users. This drive features a 500GB storage capacity, 2.5" form factor, SATA II 3 Gb/s interface, 8MB cache, and 5400 rpm. Furthermore, NoTouch Ramp Load technology helps ensure less wear on the drive media and provides improved protection while on the go.
Highlights:
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- 2.5" Form Factor
- SATA II 3 Gb/s Interface
- 8MB Cache
- 5400 rpm
Backup and Upgrade
Acronis True Image WD Edition software, available as a free download, can clone drives and backup your operating system, applications, settings and all of your data.
Dynamic Cache
Performance is improved in real time by optimizing cache allocation between reads and writes. For example, if there's an overwhelming percentage of read traffic as opposed to write traffic, the drive automatically allocates more cache for read data.
Mechanical Architecture
Enhanced reliability features help protect the drive and the data stored on it
NoTouch Ramp Load Technology
The recording head never touches the disk media, helping to ensure less wear to the recording head and media, as well as better drive protection in transit.
Recommended Use
WD Black hard drives are tested and recommended for use in notebook computers.
Performance for Power Computing
For creatives, enthusiasts, and gamers, WD Black hard drives are designed for power users who demand maximum performance for power computing.
Specifications:
- Storage Capacity: Total: 500 GB SATA II (3 Gb/s) 2.5" (9.5 mm) HDD (5400 rpm)
- Buffer: 8 MB
- Encryption: None
- Storage Drive Type: HDD
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 147 megabytes per second
- Rotational Speed: 5400 revolutions per minute
- Maximum Read Speed: 147 megabytes per second
- Maximum Write Speed: 147 megabytes per second
- Cache Buffer Size: 16 megabytes
