WD Blue 3.5" 10TB, 7200 RPM, 512MB, SATA III Hard Drive

The WD Blue internal hard drive provides 10 TB of storage capacity in the standard 3.5-inch form factor. It utilizes a SATA III interface, supporting a maximum data transfer rate of 6 Gbit/s across compatible hardware. The drive operates at a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, coupled with a substantial 512 MB cache for optimizing I/O requests and enhancing data throughput. This configuration is optimized for integration into desktop computers and professional workstations that require dependable, high-capacity primary or secondary storage.

This model is engineered for consistent function, supporting continuous 24/7 operation and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring for comprehensive disk health status reporting. Sequential read and write performance is rated at 260 MB/s, utilizing the high rotational speed for efficient data handling. Reliability specifications include a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating of 1,000,000 hours. The drive is rated to handle annualized workloads up to 180 TB per year, while generating 34 dB of sound emission during idle states.

• 10 TB storage capacity
• 3.5-inch standard form factor
• SATA III interface supporting 6 Gbit/s
• 7200 RPM rotational speed
• 512 MB data buffer
• 260 MB/s sustained read and write speeds
• 4.167 ms average rotational latency
• 1,000,000 hour MTBF rating
• 180 TB per year maximum workload rating
• Supports 24/7 operational environments
• S.M.A.R.T. health monitoring included
• Idle power consumption of 6.1 W