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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Key Features:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Specs | |
Features: | |
HDD size: | 3.5" |
HDD capacity: | 320 GB |
HDD speed: | 7200 RPM |
Interface: | Serial ATA II |
Component for: | PC |
Storage drive buffer size: | 16 MB |
Read seek time: | 8.9 ms |
Write seek time: | 10.9 ms |
Full stroke seek time: | 21 ms |
Track to track seek time: | 2 ms |
Average latency: | 4.2 ms |
Start/stop cycles: | 50000 |
Compatible products: | PC's |
Power: | |
Power consumption (typical): | 9.50 W |
Power consumption (standby): | 1.60 W |
Operating voltage: | 5 / 12 V |
Operational conditions: | |
Operating temperature (T-T): | 5 - 55 °C |
Storage temperature (T-T): | -40 - 65 °C |
Operating relative humidity (H-H): | 5 - 95% |
Storage relative humidity (H-H): | 5 - 95% |
Operating altitude: | -305 - 3050 m |
Non-operating altitude: | -305 - 12200 m |
Operating shock: | 65 G |
Non-operating shock: | 250 G |
Weight & dimensions: | |
Width: | 101.6 mm |
Height: | 26.1 mm |
Depth: | 147 mm |
Weight: | 600 g |
Other features: | |
HDD transfer rate: | 748 Mbit/s |
Dimensions (WxDxH): | 101.6 x 147 x 26.1 mm |
Internal: | ✓ |
Mac compatibility: | ✗ |
USB powered: | ✗ |
Drive device, transfer rate: | 300 MB/s |
External power adapter: | ✗ |
Acoustic pressure emissions: | 33 dB |