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- Manufacturer: HP
- Model or Part: WD5000AAKX
- Condition: Refurbished
- Weight: 3.00lb
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Overview
Experience reliable, high-performance storage with the HP-branded WD5000AAKX 500GB SATA 6Gb/s 7.2K RPM LFF (3.5") bare hard drive from Western Digital. Designed for enterprise and small-business environments, this drive delivers fast data access, robust endurance, and consistent operation in demanding server and storage array applications.
Key Features
- 500 GB native capacity - ideal for OS, applications, and critical data sets.
- SATA III 6 Gb/s interface - maximizes throughput and reduces bottlenecks.
- 7,200 RPM spindle speed - balances speed and power efficiency for steady performance.
- Large Form Factor (LFF) 3.5-inch design - fits standard drive bays in rack and tower servers.
- Enterprise-grade reliability - MTBF of 1,000,000 hours and SMART monitoring.
- Low power consumption - helps lower total cost of ownership in 24/7 operation.
- Compatibility with HP ProLiant and other major server platforms.
Technical Specifications
- Model/Part Number: WD5000AAKX
- Manufacturer: Western Digital (sold by HP)
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch (LFF), 1-inch (15.9 mm) height
- Capacity: 500 GB (native)
- Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s, 3 Gb/s backward compatible
- Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
- Cache: 32 MB DDR2
- Average Latency: 4.16 ms
- Data Transfer Rate: up to 600 MB/s (theoretical)
- Average Seek Time: 9.0 ms
- MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 60 °C (32 °F to 140 °F)
- Power Consumption: 6.8 W (read/write), 5.5 W (idle)
Typical Applications
- Enterprise servers - reliable boot and application storage.
- Data center storage arrays - high-density, cost-effective capacity.
- Virtualization platforms - consistent performance for VMs.
- Backup and archival systems - long-term data retention.
- Small-business workstations - fast access to critical files.
Choose the HP-branded WD5000AAKX to ensure dependable, high-speed storage that meets the rigorous demands of modern IT infrastructure while delivering excellent value and ease of integration.