Western Digital WD2500HHTZ VelociRaptor 250GB 10000 RPM 64MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

250 GB 10 000 RPM SATA drive

The Western Digital VelociRaptor WD2500HHTZ is a 250 GB desktop internal hard drive spinning at 10 000 RPM with a 64 MB cache and a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. It ships as a bare drive in a 3.5 inch form factor that includes an IcePack mounting frame. The drive is built for ultimate performance in workstations and high-end editing systems. Advanced Format and NoTouch ramp load technology support data integrity.

Workstations and performance builds

This drive suits workstations, high-end video or photo editing rigs, low-end servers and enthusiast systems that need fast sequential access from a mechanical drive. It is not for buyers who want the low latency of solid-state storage. It is not for builds that require capacities larger than 250 GB. It is not for laptops or small-form-factor cases that only accept 2.5 inch drives.

10 000 RPM spindle speed

The 10 000 RPM spindle speed is the single specification that decides whether this is the right part. It delivers the ultra-fast access times that define the VelociRaptor series. If your workload needs that rotational speed, this drive matches the requirement. If your workload is better served by solid-state speeds or higher capacity, a different storage type is appropriate.