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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with green label

Western Digital

Western Digital WD5000AADS Caviar Green 500GB 5.4K RPM 32MB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-3C1Q-1XGAB

A 500 GB desktop hard drive with a 5.4K RPM spindle, 32 MB cache and a 3.5" SATA interface

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5400 RPM spindle reduces power draw and noise
  • 32 MB cache speeds up frequent file access
  • 3 Gb/s SATA interface fits most desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor installs in standard drive bays

Desktop storage drive

The Western Digital WD5000AADS Caviar Green is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with 500 GB capacity. It spins at 5400 RPM and connects through a SATA 3 Gb/s interface with a 32 MB cache buffer.

Suited for bulk data and archival

This drive suits users who need affordable, high-capacity storage for backups, media libraries or secondary data volumes. Builders requiring faster random access for operating systems or frequent transactional workloads should consider higher-speed alternatives.

Interface decides fit

The SATA 3 Gb/s interface determines whether the drive can be installed in a given system. Verify that the motherboard or controller provides a matching SATA port before purchase.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5400 RPM spindle reduces power draw and noise
  • 32 MB cache speeds up frequent file access
  • 3 Gb/s SATA interface fits most desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor installs in standard drive bays

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much power does the WD5000AADS draw during all-day operation?

The 5400 RPM spindle and 32 MB cache keep power draw low, making the drive suitable for continuous use in a desktop or home-server chassis.

Does the WD5000AADS need any special cabling or controller to work?

It connects with a standard SATA 3 Gb/s data cable and a SATA power connector from the PSU; no extra controller is required.

Will the WD5000AADS work alongside an older IDE drive on the same motherboard?

The drive uses a native SATA interface, so it runs independently of any legacy IDE channel and does not share bandwidth with older drives.

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