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Western Digital

Western Digital WD20SPZX 2TB 5400 RPM 128MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-YXNB-Y3PFC MPN WD20SPZX

2.5-inch laptop drive holding 2TB at 5400 RPM with 128MB cache and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface

  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity2TB
  • Cache128MB
  • RPM5400 RPM
  • FeaturesSATA 6Gb/s interface The SATA 6Gb/s interface provides great
  • UsageFor Daily Computing

Capacity 2TB

  • 1TB
  • 2TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 2 TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 128 MB cache speeds up frequent file access
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances performance with quiet operation
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface works with current and older laptops
  • NoTouch Ramp Load technology protects data during transport

WD Blue 2TB 2.5" SATA laptop drive

The WD Blue WD20SPZX is a 2TB internal hard drive built for 2.5-inch laptop bays. It connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and spins at 5400 RPM with a 128MB cache. The 7mm height fits most standard notebooks and compatible enclosures.

Suits everyday storage upgrades.

This drive serves users who need more capacity for documents, media and backups in a laptop or external caddy. The SATA 6Gb/s link works with current chipsets and remains compatible with older 3Gb/s systems. Buyers who want faster boot times or rapid application loading should look at solid-state alternatives instead.

5400 RPM rotational speed defines throughput

The spindle speed of 5400 RPM sets the sustained transfer rate ceiling for this model. Sequential read and write performance will reflect this rotation rate rather than the higher speeds found in performance-oriented mechanical drives.

Highlights

  • 2 TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 128 MB cache speeds up frequent file access
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances performance with quiet operation
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface works with current and older laptops
  • NoTouch Ramp Load technology protects data during transport

Specifications

BrandWD
SeriesBlue
ModelWD20SPZX
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity2TB
Cache128MB
RPM5400 RPM
FeaturesSATA 6Gb/s interface
The SATA 6Gb/s interface provides greater flexibility for use with the latest chipsets as well as backwards compatibility to legacy systems with SATA 3Gb/s requirements.
NoTouch Ramp Load Technology
The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit.
The Original
WD Blue drives are designed and manufactured with the proven technology found in WD's original award-winning hard drives.
WD Quality
Built to the high standards of quality and reliability of the WD
UsageFor Daily Computing
Form Factor2.5"
Height (maximum)7mm
Width (maximum)69.85mm
Length (maximum)100.20mm
Shipping weight0.22 kg
Package size226 × 155 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Does my laptop need a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA bay for this drive to fit?

Yes, the drive measures 100.20 mm long, 69.85 mm wide and a maximum of 7 mm high, so it fits a standard 2.5-inch 7 mm SATA slot.

Will the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface work with my older SATA 3Gb/s motherboard?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface is backwards compatible with legacy SATA 3Gb/s systems, so it will operate at the slower speed.

How can I verify the 5400 RPM drive is healthy after installation?

Run a SMART self-test or surface scan; the NoTouch Ramp Load technology keeps the head off the platters, so a clean SMART report confirms normal operation.

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