Pros
- Enterprise-class drive
- Optimized for server use
At A Glance
This pricey drive is a good choice for use in write-intensive environments, such as servers.
Manufacturer’s Description
This WD RE3 drive combines 16 MB cache with SATA 3 Gb/s transfer rate for lightning-fast performance in demanding server and storage applications. Technologically advanced acoustics minimize noise. Cool drive operation and enhanced reliability features help protect the drive and the data stored on it.
The Specs
| Pricing |
|---|
| Part Number |
WD5002ABYS20PK |
| Inventory Number |
32121 |
| Storage |
|---|
| Drive size |
500.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed |
7200 RPM |
| General |
|---|
| Buffer Size |
16.0 MB |
| Ports and Connections |
|---|
| Available Interfaces |
SATA-300 |
| Serial ATA |
SATA-300 |
Performance
| PC World Test Center |
|---|
| Interface tested |
SATA-300 |
| Performance |
|---|
| Primary Volume - Virus Scan |
51 |
| Primary Volume - Windows File Search |
151.5 |
| Internal Read - WinZip |
327 |
| Internal Write - Large File |
72.56 |
| Internal Read - ACDSee |
494 |
| Test Version |
2 |
| Internal Read - Ahead Nero Burning |
331 |
| Internal Write - Files and Folders |
99.52 |
