3.5", 250GB, SATA II, 16MB Cache, 7200RPM
Western Digital Caviar Blue 250GB. HDD size: 3.5", HDD capacity: 250 GB, HDD speed: 7200 RPM
WD Caviar® SE16 7200 RPM next-generation SATA hard drives feature up to 500 GB of storage and a 16 MB cache for lightning-fast performance. Yes, these reliable drives are fast, but they still deliver technologically advanced acoustics and cool operation. Designed for high-performance computers, multimedia and gaming systems.
Key Features:
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16 MB cache
- Bigger cache means faster performance. A massive 16 MB cache combined with up to 300 MB/s transfer rate make these ultra-fast drives the perfect solution for the fully loaded PC with a fast processor.
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Cool operating temperature
- WD hard drives are designed to have the lowest power consumption of any high-capacity, desktop-class hard drive which lowers the operating temperature for enhanced drive reliability.
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Whisper quiet
- These highly reliable drives deliver technologically advanced acoustics. With its WhisperDrive™ and SoftSeek™ technologies, WD has minimized noise to levels virtually imperceptible to the human ear in home and business environments.
Ideal For:
- Designed for use in the fastest PCs on the market, including high-performance business computers, multimedia and gaming systems.
How this WD hard drive protects your data:
- Data Lifeguard™ is an exclusive set of data protection features, including shock protection, an environmental protection system and real-time embedded error detection and repair. WD's Data Lifeguard technology automatically finds, isolates, and repairs problems that may develop over the life of a hard drive.
- Data Lifeguard Tools™ are software utilities designed for WD hard drives that work with the embedded Data Lifeguard features to make hard drive installation,diagnostics and repair both simple and worry-free. (Download Data Lifeguard Tools)
- ShockGuard™ instantaneously protects the hard drive against damage from bumps and vibrations while it is running. This technology enables WD Caviar drives to achieve industry-leading shock specifications.
Warranty: 3 year
Features |
Compatible products |
PC's |
Windows operating systems supported |
Y |
Start/stop cycles |
300000 |
HDD sustained transfer rate |
126 MiB/s |
HDD interface transfer rate |
3 Gbit/s |
Storage drive buffer size |
16 MB |
Component for |
PC |
Type |
HDD |
Interface |
Serial ATA II |
HDD speed |
7200 RPM |
HDD capacity |
250 GB |
HDD size |
3.5" |
Power |
Start-up current |
1.77 A |
Operating voltage |
5 / 12 V |
Power consumption (read) |
5.36 W |
Power consumption (write) |
5.36 W |
Power consumption (idle) |
4.92 W |
Power consumption (PowerSave) |
0.73 W |
Power consumption (standby) |
0.73 W |
Operational conditions |
Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 65 °C |
Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 60 °C |
Weight & dimensions |
Weight |
430 g |
Depth |
147 mm |
Height |
25.4 mm |
Width |
101.6 mm |
Packaging data |
Quantity |
1 |
Storage drive adapter included |
N |
Other features |
Acoustic pressure emissions |
33 dB |
USB powered |
N |
Drive device, transfer rate |
300 MB/s |
External power adapter |
N |
Internal |
Y |
Dimensions (WxDxH) |
101.6 x 147 x 26.1 mm |
HDD transfer rate |
748 Mbit/s |