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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with exposed circuit board

Western Digital

Western Digital WD5003ABYX 500GB 7200RPM 64MB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-HR0D-NN6QE

A 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA desktop drive with 64 MB cache built for high-availability workloads

  • 500 GB capacity stores large data sets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates read and write operations
  • 64 MB cache buffers frequent requests for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface connects directly to desktop motherboards
  • Zero-hours condition delivers a factory-fresh drive with no prior use

500 GB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive

The Western Digital WD5003ABYX is a 500 GB internal drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 64 MB buffer. It uses a 3.5 inch SATA 3 Gb/s interface and is built for high-availability deployments that demand sustained workload capability. The unit ships new with zero power-on hours recorded.

Check SATA port and 3.5 inch bay availability

Verify that your motherboard or controller provides a free SATA port operating at 3 Gb/s and that the chassis has an open 3.5 inch drive bay. The drive requires standard SATA data and power cables which are not included. Confirm that your system BIOS or RAID controller recognises 500 GB SATA drives before installation.

Fits standard desktop and server builds

The 3.5 inch form factor mounts in typical desktop towers, workstations and rack-mount servers using standard drive trays or screws. Dual-processor architecture and StableTrac technology help maintain consistent performance in multi-drive arrays. NoTouch ramp load and shock sensor features protect the media during transport and vibration-heavy environments.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large data sets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates read and write operations
  • 64 MB cache buffers frequent requests for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface connects directly to desktop motherboards
  • Zero-hours condition delivers a factory-fresh drive with no prior use

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the WD5003ABYX ship with mounting screws or cables, or must they be purchased separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare 3.5-inch unit; SATA data and power cables plus mounting screws are not included and must be sourced separately.

How do I decide between the 500 GB capacity and other sizes in this model line?

Choose the 500 GB version when you need a balance of 7200 RPM speed, 64 MB cache and 3 Gb/s SATA throughput for moderate data-center workloads.

What does the 7200 RPM rating mean for actual throughput inside a server?

At 7200 RPM with a 64 MB buffer and 3 Gb/s SATA link, the drive delivers sustained sequential speeds suited to high-availability storage arrays.

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