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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch SATA hard drive with label

Western Digital

Western Digital WD5000LPVT 500GB 5400RPM SATA 2.5in internal hard drive

SKU CH-D6ZT-Q65K6

A 500 GB, 5400 RPM SATA drive with 8 MB cache for 2.5 inch laptop bays

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances speed with quiet operation
  • 3 Gb/s SATA interface connects to most laptops and desktops
  • 8 MB cache smooths frequent read and write tasks
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays and caddies

500 GB 2.5-inch SATA hard drive

This 500 GB Western Digital Blue drive fits 2.5-inch bays and connects through a SATA 3 Gb/s interface. It spins at 5 400 RPM with an 8 MB buffer. The unit is suited for laptop upgrades or compact desktop builds that need basic bulk storage.

No bundled accessories or software

The drive ships alone without mounting brackets, cables or cloning utilities. Installers must supply their own SATA data and power connections plus any required caddy or adapter for the target chassis.

SATA 3 Gb/s interface

The 3 Gb/s SATA link sets the maximum transfer ceiling for this model. Systems limited to SATA 1.5 Gb/s will run the drive at the lower speed, while SATA 6 Gb/s hosts will not gain extra throughput from this unit.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances speed with quiet operation
  • 3 Gb/s SATA interface connects to most laptops and desktops
  • 8 MB cache smooths frequent read and write tasks
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays and caddies

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 8 MB cache need replacement as the drive ages?

The 8 MB buffer is built into the controller board and is not a serviceable part; no separate maintenance is required for it.

What limits throughput first during long sequential transfers?

The 5400 RPM spindle and SATA 3 Gb/s interface together set the ceiling for sustained data rates.

How much heat and noise does the 2.5 inch mechanism produce in all-day use?

The 5400 RPM motor runs quietly and stays cool enough for continuous laptop or desktop operation without extra cooling.

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