Name: WD5000AAKS Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WD5000AAKS
Price: 157.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (117 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB hard drive provides reliable storage with a balance of speed and capacity for desktop systems. It fits well into standard 3.5-inch bays and uses a SATA 3Gb/s interface, making it a straightforward upgrade or replacement drive for typical home and small office computers.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WD5000AAKS

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Desktop PC
MTBF	1,000,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 3GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm (1.03 in)
Width	101.6 mm (4.00 in)
Depth	147.03 mm (5.79 in)
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147.03 mm (1.03 in x 4.00 in x 5.79 in)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
The Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB hard drive is designed to store and access your data efficiently. It’s commonly used in desktop computers for general storage needs, from documents and media files to software programs. Built for users who need dependable performance without high-end enterprise features, this drive balances speed and capacity for typical home or office setups. It’s often found in personal computers where stable, straightforward storage is essential. Key Features Reliable 7200 RPM speed speeds up load times and file transfers 16MB cache aids in smoother multitasking and data handling Compatible with SATA 3Gb/s interfaces on most desktops 500GB capacity fits a wide range of storage demands 3.5-inch form factor fits standard desktop bays This hard drive is typically installed inside desktop towers or replacement drives. It suits users who need steady, everyday storage and quick access to frequently used data. Its consistent performance makes it a solid choice for a variety of practical computing tasks without unnecessary extras.

Use Cases
The WD5000AAKS Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB hard drive is primarily designed for desktop environments requiring a balance of capacity and performance. It is well-suited for small office workstations and home PCs where reliable storage and consistent data access speed are necessary for daily computing tasks. How It's Used: Storage upgrade for SMB desktop computers running business applications and file storage. Replacement drive in legacy desktop systems to extend operational life with improved data throughput. Local storage in entry-level virtualization hosts for light workload or test environments. Secondary storage in workstations handling moderate multimedia editing and data backup functions. Data repository in remote offices where cost-effective yet dependable storage is essential. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by providing dependable storage performance and sufficient capacity tailored for standard desktop use cases. Its compatibility with SATA 3Gb/s interfaces ensures integration with existing infrastructure without requiring specialized controllers, facilitating straightforward scalability in distributed office setups.

WD5000AAKS Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

Use Cases