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Silver 2.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with exposed circuit board

Western Digital

Western Digital WD2500LPLX 250GB 7200RPM 32MB 2.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-5DTD-EEN6X

A 250 GB, 7200 RPM SATA hard drive with 32 MB cache in a 2.5 inch form factor for internal desktop storage

  • 7200RPM spindle speed accelerates file transfers and application loading
  • 32MB cache buffers frequent read and write requests for smoother multitasking
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface provides full bandwidth for modern desktop and notebook controllers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays in laptops and small-form-factor desktops
  • 250GB capacity stores operating system, programs and everyday files in a single drive

250 GB SATA hard drive for desktop upgrades

This 2.5 inch SATA hard drive provides 250 GB of storage and spins at 7200 RPM with a 32 MB cache. It is built for desktop systems that accept a 2.5 inch SATA drive. The bare drive ships without cables or mounting brackets.

SATA 6 Gb/s interface limits

The drive connects through a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, which caps sequential transfer rates at the bus maximum. Mechanical latency and platter density set the real-world ceiling below that theoretical peak. Older SATA ports will operate the drive at lower speeds.

7200 RPM rotational speed decides fit

The 7200 RPM spindle speed determines the drive's access latency and sustained throughput. Buyers who need lower power draw or quieter operation for a laptop or compact enclosure should consider a slower-spinning alternative.

Highlights

  • 7200RPM spindle speed accelerates file transfers and application loading
  • 32MB cache buffers frequent read and write requests for smoother multitasking
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface provides full bandwidth for modern desktop and notebook controllers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays in laptops and small-form-factor desktops
  • 250GB capacity stores operating system, programs and everyday files in a single drive

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 250GB WD Black or a larger capacity for my laptop?

This model is a single 250GB capacity; choose it when you need a 2.5 inch 7200RPM SATA drive with 32MB cache for a compatible laptop or small-form-factor desktop.

What does the 7200RPM spindle speed deliver in daily use?

The 7200RPM rotation gives quicker random access and higher sequential throughput than slower-spinning 2.5 inch drives, so operating-system loads and large-file copies complete in less time.

Will the SATA 6Gb/s interface run at full speed on my older SATA 3Gb/s motherboard?

The drive supports SATA 6Gb/s and will negotiate down to 3Gb/s on an older port; you still get the 7200RPM and 32MB cache benefits, just capped at the slower link rate.

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