WD3200AAKS WESTERN DIGITAL, WD3200AAKS Datasheet
WD3200AAKS
Manufacturer Part Number
WD3200AAKS
Description
DRIVE, SATA II, CAVIAR BLUE, 320GB
Manufacturer
WESTERN DIGITAL
Datasheet
1.WD3200AAKS.pdf
(2 pages)
Specifications of WD3200AAKS
Internal / External Drive
Internal
Interface Type
SATA 3 Gb/s
Hard Drive Capacity
320GB
Rotational Speed
7200rpm
Cache Buffer
16MB
Average Seek Time
8.9ms
Connector Type
SATA 2
Kit Contents
RoHS Compliant
WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS - hard drive - 320 GB - SATA-300
WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS - hard drive - 320 GB - SATA-300
Description: This Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS is a 320GB, standard hard
disk drive.Compared to other standard hard drives on the market, it is very inexpensive at
around $55.Its burst transfer rate (which is how fast the drive moves data already in its cache
into your computer) is 300 MBps.This is a 7200 rpm drive and comes with a 16MB buffer.
Pros: With a Serial ATA-300 controller interface, this drive sports one of the most advanced
technologies for high-speed data transfer.
Cons: None noted, given available product data.
Suitability: Suitable for replacement or upgrade on many desktop PCs or workstations.
Value: In view of its very inexpensive price, this hard drive has great features for the money.
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General
Hard Drive
Performance
Device Type Hard drive - Internal hard drive
Width 4 in
Depth 5.8 in
Height 1 in
Weight 1.3 lbs
Form Factor
Capacity
Interface Type Serial ATA-300
Buffer Size 16 MB
Compliant Standards S.M.A.R.T.
Drive Transfer Rate
Seek Time 8.9 ms (average) / 21 ms (max)
Track-to-Track Seek Time 2 ms
Average Latency 4.2 ms
Spindle Speed
320 GB
3.5" x 1/3H
7200 rpm
300 MBps
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WD3200AAKS Summary of contents
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... WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS - hard drive - 320 GB - SATA-300 WD Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS - hard drive - 320 GB - SATA-300 Description: This Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS is a 320GB, standard hard disk drive.Compared to other standard hard drives on the market very inexpensive at around $55.Its burst transfer rate (which is how fast the drive moves data already in its cache into your computer) is 300 MBps ...
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Reliability Storage Hard Drive / Non-Recoverable Errors 1 per 10^15 Start / Stop Cycles 50,000 Storage Controller Type None Expansion / Connectivity Interfaces 1 x Serial ATA-300 - 7 pin Serial ATA Compatible Bays 1 ...