Western Digital
Western Digital WD Black WD5001FZWX 5TB 7200 RPM 128MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive
5 TB 3.5" desktop drive at 7200 RPM with 128 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s for creative and gaming workloads
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
- Capacity5TB
- RPM7200 RPM
- Cache128MB
- Average Latency6Gb/s
- 5TB capacity for large game libraries and creative projects
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for quick data access
- 128MB DRAM cache for faster read operations
- StableTrac and Dynamic Cache Technology for reliable performance
- 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
WD Black 5TB desktop drive
The WD Black WD5001FZWX is a 5TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 128MB DRAM cache. It connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and is built for creative professionals, gamers and system builders who need high-capacity performance storage. The bare-drive package contains only the drive itself.
Thermals and acoustics
The drive uses WD StableTrac technology to secure the motor shaft and reduce vibration-induced tracking errors during operation. Dynamic Cache Technology optimises read and write allocation to improve throughput efficiency. No active cooling components or acoustic ratings are specified in the manufacturer data.
What the bundle changes
The package includes the hard drive only; no mounting screws, SATA cables or printed manuals are supplied. Installers must source 3.5-inch mounting hardware and a SATA data cable separately. The drive carries a five-year manufacturer limited warranty that begins at purchase.
Pluspunten
- 5TB capacity for large game libraries and creative projects
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for quick data access
- 128MB DRAM cache for faster read operations
- StableTrac and Dynamic Cache Technology for reliable performance
- 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
Specificaties
| Brand | WD |
|---|---|
| Series | Black |
| Model | WD5001FZWX |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 6.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 5TB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 128MB |
| Average Latency | 6Gb/s |
| Features | Desktop performance hard drive Performance storage with up to 6TB capacity 2X DRAM cache up to 128MB (6TB, 5TB only) for faster read operations Designed for creative professionals, gamers and system builders WD's StableTrac and Dynamic Cache Technology increase reliability and optimize performance |
| Usage | Gaming Hard Drives |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 26.10mm |
| Width (maximum) | 101.60mm |
| Length (maximum) | 147.00mm |
| Verzendgewicht | 0.87 kg |
| Pakketafmetingen | 146 × 102 × 25 mm |
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How do I install this 3.5-inch SATA drive and what step is often missed?
Mount the drive in a 3.5-inch bay using four screws, connect a SATA data cable to the motherboard and a SATA power cable from the PSU, then initialise the 5TB volume in Disk Management — the step most people skip.
What maintenance or replacement will the WD5001FZWX need later?
No scheduled maintenance is required; keep the drive cool and backed up. Replace it if SMART attributes report reallocated sectors or if the 7200 RPM mechanism develops unusual noise after years of use.
What limit appears first under sustained heavy writes?
The 128MB DRAM cache absorbs bursts, but continuous writes settle at the native 7200 RPM media rate, so sustained throughput is limited by the physical platters rather than the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface.
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