WD Black 6TB

The WD Black 6TB hard disk belongs among the classic internal HDDs designed to deliver fast system response when processing games and large files. The 3.5" format is made chiefly for desktop PCs and data centres. One of the crucial characteristics is undoubtedly the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). The 7200 RPM RPM delivers better system response across the board. You can look forward to a total data capacity of 6000 GB. The device has a 128 MB memory cache. You can connect the Western Digital hard disk and other hardware is facilitated via the SATA III interface.

WD Black 6TB Hard Drive Key Features

• Read speed up to 229 MB/s and write speed up to 229 MB/s
• 128 MB memory cache
• Western Digital 3.5" drive for standard bays
• Standard power consumption is 8,7 W, while in stand-by mode it holds at 0.27 W
• The data transfer is facilitated using the SATA III interface

Other Hard Disk Features

The HDD boasts a unique design. Inside the hard drive there is a mechanism that uses moving platters accompanied by hard disk heads that facilitate reading and writing of data. These mechanical parts are admittedly more sensitive to shocks, but this weak point is well-compensated by a great combo of a low price and great storage capacity. The key parameter that determines the speed of a platter hard disk is the number of platter revolutions per minute, generally known as RPM. With the WD Black 6TB, you would get 7200 RPM RPM. This is great news for people who demand more from their devices, such as graphic designers, gamers, video editors, and people who tend to use large amounts of data. System responsivity and stability is also impacted by the disk buffer, usually called cache. The Western Digital hard disk includes a 128 MB cache that stores the last data inputs for their speedy reading.

Connecting the Western Digital Hard Disk

If you want to mount the WD Black 6TB in the device of your choice, it must have a 3.5" slot. All data transfer is done through the SATA III interface, boasting a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. The technology ranks among the most popular HDD data transfer solutions available and delivers a throughput of 600 MB/s.