WD Blue Mobile 500GB

WD Blue Mobile 500GB Hard Drive Key Features

• 128 MB memory cache
• Western Digital 2.5" format disk is compact and space-saving
• Power consumption under standard load is 1,5 W, while in stand-by mode it makes 0.1 W
• All the data communication takes place using the SATA III interface

Other Hard Drive Features

Platter HDDs have a special construction. Inside the hard drive there is a mechanism that utilises moving platters, complete with hard disk heads that read and write the data. These mechanical parts are admittedly more sensitive to shocks, but at the same time you get an affordable price tag and high storage capacity. The crucial criterion that affects the speed of a hard drive is the number of rotations per minute (RPM). With the WD Blue Mobile 500GB, you would get 5400 rev/min revolutions per minute. These drives are generally used in PCs and other devices meant for standard office work. System responsivity and stability is also affected by the disk buffer - the so-called cache. The Western Digital HDD features a 128 MB cache that stores the last data inputs for their prompt retrieval and reading.

Connecting the Western Digital Hard Disk

In order to mount the WD Blue Mobile 500GB in your computer or other device, it requires a 2.5" slot. The communication between the HDD and PC takes place through the SATA III interface with a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. The technology ranks among the best HDD data transfer solutions available and delivers a speed of 600 MB/s.