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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with green circuit board visible on underside

Western Digital

Western Digital WD5000AURX 500GB 64MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-3Q5F-50FM6 MPN WD5000AURX

A 500GB 3.5" SATA drive built for 24×7 video surveillance with 64MB cache and IntelliPower efficiency

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity500GB
  • RPMIntelliPower
  • Cache64MB
  • FeaturesHighest capacity for audio/video storage WD AV SATA drives n
  • Designed for 24x7 surveillance workloads
  • Smooth playback of up to 12 simultaneous HD streams
  • IntelliPower balances performance with lower power draw
  • 64MB cache accelerates data access
  • 500GB capacity on SATA 6.0Gb/s interface

WD AV drive for video surveillance

This 3.5-inch Western Digital WD5000AURX is built for continuous recording in DVR and NVR systems. Its 500GB capacity stores days of footage from multiple cameras. The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface fits standard desktop drive bays. It targets installers who need reliable 24x7 operation rather than peak desktop speed.

SilkStream and IntelliPower technologies

SilkStream optimises the drive for smooth playback of up to 12 simultaneous HD streams using the ATA streaming command set. IntelliPower balances spin speed, transfer rate and caching algorithms to reduce power draw and heat. IntelliSeek calculates seek speeds to cut noise and vibration. NoTouch ramp load prevents the head from contacting the disk surface during parking.

Bare drive with standard 3.5-inch mounting

The bare-drive package supplies the mechanism only, ready for four-screw mounting in any 3.5-inch bay with 26.10mm height clearance. Standard SATA data and power connectors face the rear for straightforward cabling. Halogen-free construction meets environmental requirements. Buyers who need retail packaging, mounting screws or a SATA cable must source them separately.

Highlights

  • Designed for 24x7 surveillance workloads
  • Smooth playback of up to 12 simultaneous HD streams
  • IntelliPower balances performance with lower power draw
  • 64MB cache accelerates data access
  • 500GB capacity on SATA 6.0Gb/s interface

Specifications

BrandWD
SeriesAV
ModelWD5000AURX
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity500GB
RPMIntelliPower
Cache64MB
FeaturesHighest capacity for audio/video storage
WD AV SATA drives now offer unrivaled storage capacity up to 4TB - perfect for today's storage intensive applications.
24x7 reliability
These drives are designed to last in high temperature always-on streaming digital audio/video environments such as PVR/DVR and IPTV systems.
Low Capacity Surveillance
WD AV drives offer 500GB and lower capacities suitable for low profile entry level surveillance systems requiring reliability in always on environments.
Reduced power consumption
WD AV drives consume less power by up to 40 percent compared to 720
UsageFor Video Surveillance
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.10mm
Width (maximum)101.60mm
Length (maximum)147.00mm
Shipping weight0.58 kg
Package size229 × 155 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Will the No-Touch Ramp Load technology eliminate the need for head-related maintenance on the WD5000AURX?

No-Touch Ramp Load prevents the recording head from contacting the disk media, significantly reducing wear. The drive still requires standard environmental care and monitoring like any mechanical hard drive.

Does the 500GB capacity or the IntelliPower RPM limit how many 24x7 surveillance streams the WD5000AURX can record?

The drive is optimized for up to 12 simultaneous HD streams via SilkStream technology. Capacity determines total recording time, while IntelliPower balances spin speed and transfer rate for sustained streaming workloads.

How much noise and heat does the IntelliPower 3.5" drive produce during continuous all-day operation?

IntelliSeek calculates optimum seek speeds to lower unnecessary power consumption, noise, and vibration. IntelliPower and GreenPower features reduce startup current and overall power draw for cooler, quieter 24x7 operation.

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