Key Technical Specifications

• Model Number: WD5000AZLX.
• Storage Capacity: 500 GB.
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch.
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III).
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM.
• Cache Size: 32 MB.
• Data Transfer Rate: Sustained host-to/from drive up to 150 MB/s.

Power & Environmental Features

• Power Consumption:Read/Write: 3.3 W.
  Idle: 2.5 W.
  Standby/Sleep: 0.4 W. [1]
  
• Operating Temperature: 0 C to 60 C. [1, 2]
• Acoustics: 29 dBA (Idle) / 30 dBA (Seek average). [1]

Physical Dimensions

• Height: 1.028 in (26.1 mm).
• Length: 5.787 in (147 mm).
• Width: 4.0 in (101.6 mm).
• Weight: ~0.99 lb (0.45 kg). [1, 2, 3]

Key Technologies

• NoTouch Ramp Load Technology: Prevents the recording head from touching the disk media to reduce wear and improve protection during transit.
• Advanced Format (AF): Supported for increased storage efficiency

What's in the box
1 x 500 GB Western Digital Blue