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WD6400AAKS Western Digital Caviar Blue 640GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

SKU:

WD6400aaks

Weight: 1.76 lbs
Condition: Refurbished

✔ 640GB capacity with 7200 RPM speed for fast and reliable performance.
✔ SATA 3 Gb/s interface with 16MB buffer for efficient data handling.
✔ Quiet operation with low power consumption and durable design.

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$115.00
Product Overview

The Western Digital 640GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3.5" Hard Drive (WD6400AAKS) offers a blend of high performance and reliability with its 7200 RPM speed, 16MB buffer, and 3 Gb/s data transfer rate. It is designed for long-lasting durability, featuring 50,000 contact start/stop cycles, efficient power usage, and quiet operation, making it ideal for both personal and professional data storage needs.

General Information
Brand Western Digital
Part Number WD6400aaks
Technical Information
Capacity 640GB
Drive Type Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor 3.5-inch
Cache 16MB
Spindle Speed 7200 RPM
Interfaces/Ports
Interface SATA 3GB/s
Physical Characteristics
Height 25.4 mm (Max)
Width 101.6 mm
Condition Refurbished
Weight 1.76
Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly Yes


Product Description

The Western Digital 640GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3.5" Hard Drive (WD6400AAKS) is engineered to provide high performance and reliability for desktop systems and workstations. With a 7200 RPM rotational speed, this drive ensures fast access to your data, making it ideal for a range of applications, from everyday computing to more intensive tasks. The 16MB buffer helps in improving data handling efficiency, while the SATA 3 Gb/s interface provides fast transfer speeds of up to 3 Gb/s, ensuring a smooth user experience when reading or writing data.

Designed for durability and longevity, this hard drive offers up to 50,000 contact start/stop cycles, ensuring long-lasting performance. The average latency of 4.20 ms means quick data access, and with seek times as low as 8.9 ms for reading and 10.9 ms for writing, it’s optimized for seamless operation. The drive is built with resilience in mind, offering excellent vibration and shock resistance, as well as quiet acoustics during operation. It also boasts low power consumption, making it a highly efficient solution for data storage needs.

This Western Digital drive is also designed to perform in a variety of environments, operating at temperatures between 32°F and 140°F (0°C to 60°C), and is capable of withstanding shocks up to 65G. It is ideal for users who require a reliable, energy-efficient, and quiet storage solution that excels in performance.

Key Features:

  • 640GB Capacity: Provides ample space for storing applications, files, and media.
  • 7200 RPM Rotational Speed: Ensures fast read/write speeds for enhanced performance.
  • SATA 3 Gb/s Interface: Supports data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s for smooth operations.
  • 16MB Buffer: Enhances data processing efficiency for better overall performance.
  • Durability: Offers 50,000 minimum contact start/stop cycles and robust shock/vibration resistance.
  • Power Efficiency: Consumes only 7.80 watts during read/write operations and 0.97 watts in standby mode.
  • Environmental Resilience: Operates in a range of temperatures and withstands shocks, ensuring reliable performance in various conditions.
  • Quiet Operation: Low acoustics with idle mode at 25 dBA and seek mode at 29 dBA.

Ideal for personal and professional use, the Western Digital 640GB hard drive combines fast performance, reliability, and energy efficiency, making it the perfect choice for everyday data storage needs.


Use Cases

The WD6400AAKS Western Digital Caviar Blue 640GB hard drive is typically deployed in environments requiring reliable storage with balanced performance and capacity. It is well-suited for SMB workstations, entry-level servers, and desktop systems where consistent data access and moderate workload handling are essential.

How It's Used:

  • Integrated into SMB desktop PCs to support business applications requiring stable and responsive storage.
  • Used in entry-level server configurations for file sharing and light virtualization workloads within small enterprises.
  • Employed in workstation environments running CAD or multimedia editing software that benefit from 7200 RPM performance.
  • Deployed in network-attached storage (NAS) devices for small office or home office setups requiring reliable data storage.
  • Installed in legacy rackmount servers where SATA 3 Gb/s interface compatibility and durability are critical.

This hard drive supports consistent operational efficiency by balancing speed and durability, making it suitable for scaling storage needs in moderate performance environments. Its reliable design ensures long-term availability and stable data throughput for critical business workloads.


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WD6400AAKS Western Digital Caviar Blue 640GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
WD6400AAKS Western Digital Caviar Blue 640GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
$115.00