WD Blue 3.5" 500GB, 7200 RPM, 32MB, SATA III Hard Drive

This internal hard drive provides 500 GB of storage in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, designed specifically for desktop PC applications. It operates with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and includes a 32 MB cache to facilitate responsive data access for everyday computing and multitasking. The drive utilizes a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, ensuring broad compatibility with contemporary desktop motherboards. Its capacity is sufficient for storing an operating system, applications, and user files.

The drive is engineered for typical desktop workloads and is not intended for the continuous 24/7 operation required in server or NAS environments. It incorporates S.M.A.R.T. technology, which allows for the monitoring of the drive's operational health. With read and write speeds of 150 MB/s, it handles general file management and program loading efficiently. The specified mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1,000,000 hours reflects its construction for standard consumer use.

• 500 GB storage capacity
• 3.5-inch form factor
• SATA interface with 6 Gbit/s transfer rate
• 7200 RPM spindle speed
• 32 MB cache size
• 150 MB/s read and write speeds
• 4.16 ms average latency
• Supports S.M.A.R.T. health monitoring
• Engineered for desktop PC compatibility
• Measures 101.6 × 147 × 25.4 mm
• Weighs 450 g