WD3200AAKS WESTERN DIGITAL, WD3200AAKS Datasheet

DRIVE, SATA II, CAVIAR BLUE, 320GB

WD3200AAKS

Manufacturer Part Number
WD3200AAKS
Description
DRIVE, SATA II, CAVIAR BLUE, 320GB
Manufacturer
WESTERN DIGITAL
Datasheet

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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testing.
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 ...

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