WD Blue 3.5" 1TB, 5400 RPM, 64MB, SATA III Hard Drive

The Western Digital WD Blue (WD10EARZ) is a 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive engineered for desktop computers. It provides 1 TB of storage capacity, making it suitable for operating systems, applications, and general data storage. The drive utilizes a SATA III interface, which supports theoretical data transfer rates up to 6 Gbit/s for connection to standard motherboards. This model is specifically constructed for typical consumer workloads and everyday computing tasks.

Performance is managed through a spindle speed of 5400 RPM and a 64 MB cache, a configuration that balances energy consumption with responsive data access for common applications. The drive incorporates S.M.A.R.T. technology to monitor disk health and help anticipate potential drive issues. It is built using established components for consistent operation under standard desktop conditions. This model is not designed for continuous 24/7 operation or use in hot-swap environments, aligning it with its intended application in personal computing systems.

• 1 TB storage capacity
• 3.5-inch form factor for desktop PCs
• Serial ATA III interface with 6 Gbit/s transfer rate
• 5400 RPM rotational speed
• 64 MB storage drive buffer size
• S.M.A.R.T. monitoring support
• Dimensions of 101.6 x 147.06 x 26.16 mm
• Weight of 990 g