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Western Digital VelociRaptor 250GB 3.5 inch bare drive with IcePack frame

Western Digital

Western Digital WD2500HHTZ VelociRaptor 250GB 10000 RPM 64MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-2S63-YYSTB MPN WD2500HHTZ

A 250 GB, 10,000 RPM desktop drive with 64 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity250GB
  • NAND Flash Memory TypeEnterprise
  • RPM10000 RPM
  • Cache64MB

Options 250GB

  • 10000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access for demanding workloads
  • 64 MB cache buffers bursts to sustain high throughput
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface matches modern motherboard ports
  • 250 GB capacity stores active projects and applications
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays

250 GB 10 000 RPM SATA drive

The Western Digital VelociRaptor WD2500HHTZ is a 250 GB desktop internal hard drive spinning at 10 000 RPM with a 64 MB cache and a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. It ships as a bare drive in a 3.5 inch form factor that includes an IcePack mounting frame. The drive is built for ultimate performance in workstations and high-end editing systems. Advanced Format and NoTouch ramp load technology support data integrity.

Workstations and performance builds

This drive suits workstations, high-end video or photo editing rigs, low-end servers and enthusiast systems that need fast sequential access from a mechanical drive. It is not for buyers who want the low latency of solid-state storage. It is not for builds that require capacities larger than 250 GB. It is not for laptops or small-form-factor cases that only accept 2.5 inch drives.

10 000 RPM spindle speed

The 10 000 RPM spindle speed is the single specification that decides whether this is the right part. It delivers the ultra-fast access times that define the VelociRaptor series. If your workload needs that rotational speed, this drive matches the requirement. If your workload is better served by solid-state speeds or higher capacity, a different storage type is appropriate.

Highlights

  • 10000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access for demanding workloads
  • 64 MB cache buffers bursts to sustain high throughput
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface matches modern motherboard ports
  • 250 GB capacity stores active projects and applications
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays

Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
SeriesWD VelociRaptor
ModelWD2500HHTZ
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity250GB
NAND Flash Memory TypeEnterprise
RPM10000 RPM
Cache64MB
Average Latency6Gb/s
FeaturesUltra fast
Rock-solid reliability
High capacity
Ultra-cool operation
Advanced Format (AF)
IcePack mounting frame
Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward (RAFF)
NoTouch ramp load technology
Environmentally conscious
Pre-emptive Wear Leveling (PWL)
UsageFor Ultimate Performance
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size145 × 102 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the WD VelociRaptor WD2500HHTZ and what step is often missed with the IcePack mounting frame?

Mount the 3.5" drive into the supplied IcePack frame using the four side screws, then secure the frame into your chassis bay; the step often missed is tightening all four frame screws evenly so the heatsink makes full contact with the drive casing for proper heat transfer.

What maintenance or replacement will the WD2500HHTZ need over its service life?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the 64MB cache and NoTouch ramp load technology are sealed inside the helium-free enclosure, so the only future action is replacing the drive itself if SMART data reports reallocated sectors or bearing noise appears after years of 10000 RPM operation.

What limit appears first when the WD VelociRaptor runs sustained heavy writes?

The 6.0Gb/s SATA interface saturates before the 10000 RPM platters reach their maximum throughput, so sustained sequential transfers plateau at the bus ceiling while the 250GB capacity fills.

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