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Silver 2.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with exposed circuit board

Western Digital

Western Digital WD2500BHTZ 250GB 10000 RPM 64MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-1EB2-SV6K7 MPN WD2500BHTZ

A 250 GB 10 000 RPM SATA hard drive with 64 MB cache in a 2.5 inch form factor for high-performance workstations

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity250GB
  • Cache64MB
  • RPM10000 RPM
  • Form Factor2.5"
  • 10,000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access for demanding workloads
  • 64 MB cache buffers bursts of read and write traffic
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface delivers high-throughput connectivity
  • 5-inch form factor fits dense workstation and server bays
  • 250 GB capacity provides fast storage for performance-focused systems

VelociRaptor 250GB 10000 RPM SATA drive

This 2.5-inch Western Digital VelociRaptor spins at 10000 RPM with a 64MB cache and a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It is built for workstations, high-end photo and video editing, low-end servers and performance enthusiast systems. The bare drive ships without a tray or bracket.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

Suits buyers who need the low latency of a 10000 RPM mechanical drive for active project files or operating system volumes. Not for users who require larger capacities for bulk media libraries, nor for builds that depend on interfaces other than SATA.

The spec that decides fit

The 250GB capacity is the single figure that determines whether this drive can hold your working set. If the operating system, applications and current projects exceed that space, the drive will not be large enough.

Highlights

  • 10,000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access for demanding workloads
  • 64 MB cache buffers bursts of read and write traffic
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface delivers high-throughput connectivity
  • 5-inch form factor fits dense workstation and server bays
  • 250 GB capacity provides fast storage for performance-focused systems

Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
SeriesWD VelociRaptor
ModelWD2500BHTZ
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity250GB
Cache64MB
RPM10000 RPM
Form Factor2.5"
Shipping weight0.20 kg
Package size105 × 72 × 22 mm

Questions about this item

Does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface limit the 10000 RPM drive to 6.0Gb/s transfers?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface caps the WD2500BHTZ at 6.0Gb/s maximum theoretical throughput.

What mounting space does the 2.5-inch WD VelociRaptor need inside a desktop chassis?

The 2.5-inch form factor fits a 2.5-inch drive bay or a 3.5-inch bay with an adapter bracket.

How is the bare WD2500BHTZ installed and which step is often missed?

Connect the SATA data and power cables then secure the drive with screws; the step often missed is tightening the mounting screws to prevent vibration.

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