Western Digital
Western Digital WD5000AZRX-FR 500GB 3.5" internal hard drive
A 500GB 3.5-inch SATA desktop drive with IntelliPower variable speed, 64MB cache and low-power operation for mass storage
- InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
- Capacity500GB
- RPMIntelliPower
- Cache64MB
- FeaturesMassive capacity Reduced power consumption Cool and quiet In
- UsageFor Low Power Storage
- 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast data transfers
- IntelliPower technology reduces power consumption during operation
- 64 MB cache improves read and write responsiveness
- NoTouch ramp load technology protects the recording head
Capacity and purpose
The Western Digital WD Green WD5000AZRX-FR is a 500GB 3.5" internal hard drive built for low-power desktop storage. Its IntelliPower spindle speed and 64MB cache suit users who prioritise reduced power consumption and quiet operation over peak throughput.
SATA 6.0Gb/s practical limits
The drive connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface, so sustained transfer rates will not exceed the bus ceiling and mechanical latency remains that of a rotating disk. Advanced Format sectors and NoTouch ramp load technology help reliability, but the interface itself caps maximum sequential performance.
Compatibility checks before ordering
Verify that your motherboard or controller provides a free SATA data port and that the power supply has a spare SATA power connector. The 3.5" form factor requires a standard drive bay or mounting bracket. This unit is refurbished, not new. Buyers needing higher capacities or solid-state speeds should consider other options.
Besonderheiten
- 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast data transfers
- IntelliPower technology reduces power consumption during operation
- 64 MB cache improves read and write responsiveness
- NoTouch ramp load technology protects the recording head
Technische Daten
| Brand | WD |
|---|---|
| Series | Green |
| Model | WD5000AZRX-FR |
| Interface | SATA 6.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| RPM | IntelliPower |
| Cache | 64MB |
| Features | Massive capacity Reduced power consumption Cool and quiet IntelliPower IntelliSeek NoTouch ramp load technology Advanced Format (AF) |
| Usage | For Low Power Storage |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Versandgewicht | 0.46 kg |
| Paketgröße | 173 × 127 × 43 mm |
Fragen zu diesem Artikel
How do I choose between the different Green-series capacities?
This model is the 500GB capacity; if you need more space you would select a larger Green drive, while smaller capacities cost less but store less data.
What does the IntelliPower RPM mean for everyday use?
IntelliPower adjusts spindle speed dynamically, so the drive runs quieter and draws less power during light loads while still delivering the 64MB cache for burst transfers.
What does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface limit in practice?
The SATA 6.0Gb/s link caps the maximum transfer rate at 6.0Gb/s, so sustained reads and writes cannot exceed that ceiling even though the drive has 64MB cache.
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