WD Blue 6TB

The WD Blue 6TB hard disk ranks among the standard internal HDDs for everyday use. The 3.5" format is designed primarily for desktop computers and data centres. One of the main characteristics is obviously the rotational speed. The 5400 RPM RPM should satisfy the demands of any casual user. The hard disk provides a storage capacity of 6000 GB. The device features a 256 MB memory cache. You can connect the Western Digital hard drive and other hardware is facilitated using the SATA III interface.

WD Blue 6TB Hard Disk Key Features

• Read speed up to 180 MB/s and write speed up to 180 MB/s
• 256 MB memory cache
• Western Digital 3.5" drive for ordinary drive bays
• Typically, the power consumption of the hard drive is 4,8 W, while in stand-by mode it makes 0.6 W
• All the data communication takes place through the SATA III interface

Other Hard Disk Features

The HDD boasts a unique design. Inside the drive there is a mechanism that uses moving platters accompanied by disk read/write heads. These moving parts can be damaged by a shock or impact, but this weak point is well-compensated by a great combo of a low price and great storage capacity. The key parameter that affects the speed of a hard drive is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). In case of the WD Blue 6TB, you would get 5400 RPM revolutions per minute. This is a popular option for ordinary home computers and other devices that do not require high performance. File access speed and stability is also affected by the disk buffer - the so-called cache. The Western Digital hard disk is equipped with a 256 MB cache that stores the last used data for their fast retrieval and reading.

Connecting the Western Digital HDD

If you want to mount the WD Blue 6TB in your computer or other device, 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 is one of the best HDD data transfer solutions available and delivers a throughput of 600 MB/s.