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Western Digital Black WD5003AZEX 500 GB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)

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18263731
MPN:
wd5003azex
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Stock Update:
12/12/2025 09:16:01 PM PST
$113.27

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Description



This item is brand-new, factory sealed.

Specifications

  • Mfr Part Number: WD5003AZEX
  • Capacity: 500 GB
  • Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
  • Cache: 64 MB
  • Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
  • Data Transfer Rate (Max):
    • Buffer to Host: 6 Gb/s
    • Host to/from Drive (Sustained): 150 MB/s
  • Shock:
    • Operating: 65Gs @ 2ms (read), 30Gs @ 2ms (write)
    • Non-operating: 350Gs @ 2ms
  • Acoustics:
    • Idle Mode: 29 dBA (average)
    • Seek Mode: 30 dBA (average)
  • Power Management:
    • Read/Write: 6.8 Watts
    • Idle: 6.1 Watts
    • Standby: 0.8 Watts
    • Sleep: 0.8 Watts
  • Form Factor: 3.5 inch
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 4.000 x 5.787 x 1.028 inch / 101.6 x 147.0 x 25.4 mm
  • Weight: 0.97 lbs / 0.44 kg

Features

Certifications & Standards:   
  • CE
  • TUV NORD
  • C-Tick
  • F.I.T.
  • Canada ICES-003 Class B / NMB-003 Classe B

 

Environmentally Friendly:   
Yes

 

System Requirements:   

Operating System(s):

  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista
  • Mac OS

 

Device Supported:

All-in-One PC
Desktop PC

 

Environmental Compliance:

China Restriction of Hazardous Substances (China RoHS)
Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)

 

Country of Origin:   
Malaysia

 

Specs

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor3.5"
Weight (Approximate)15.20 oz
Drive TypeInternal
Height1"
Width4"
Depth5.8"
Warranty
Limited Warranty5 Year
Interfaces/Ports
Drive Interface StandardSATA/600
Drive InterfaceSATA
General Information
Brand NameWestern Digital
Manufacturer Website Addresshttp://www.wdc.com
Marketing InformationInspiring performance and capacity - WD_Black™ performance storage is designed to enhance your PC experience across heavier computing tasks whether you are a digital artist, video editor, photographer, or gamer. Available with an impressive 256 MB of DRAM cache on higher capacity models, the WD_BLACK drive is optimized for drive performance so you can spend more time experiencing the things you love most. Enhance your PC's performance even further when you combine a WD_BLACK drive with an SSD for a dual drive configuration, allowing you to benefit from the additional caching of your operating system onto the SSD for increased performance. All together, the WD_BLACK drive gives you the hard drive performance, capacity and an industry leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.
For Creative Professionals - When it comes to storing your creativity and entire digital portfolio, look no further than WD_BLACK™ performance storage for your best solution. Use the WD_BLACK drive for storing your large multimedia files of photos, videos, games or applications and programs because with a WD_BLACK drive, you get the best combination of speed, capacity and large cache sizes.
For Gamers - The WD_BLACK™ drive is the perfect storage solution for your gaming machine by offering large capacities to store your game's downloadable content (DLC), large cache sizes, and it is the perfect complement for maximum system performance when combined with an SSD. The WD_BLACK drive also includes StableTrac™ Technology (2TB and larger models) for more accurate data tracking and help to reduce any impact due to vibrations from additional gaming hardware. The WD_BLACK drive also offers a 5-year limited warranty to match or beat your other gaming hardware warranties.
Increased Reliability - The WD_BLACK™ drive is equipped with StableTrac Technology (2TB and larger models). This secures the motor shaft inside of the hard drive to increase reliability and help reduce impact due to system-induced vibrations from other components. By stabilizing the platters inside, the WD_BLACK drive results in more accurate tracking in a particular sector during read and write operations, optimizing performance and reliability.
Increased DRAM cache - The WD_BLACK™ drive delivers high-speed transfers and read rates of your files with impressive cache sizes of up to 256 MB of DRAM on our high capacity models. WD's Dynamic Cache Technology improves caching algorithms in real time to allocate and optimize cache between reads and writes. This movement of cache for read data helps to reduce congestion and increase overall performance.
Efficient dual processing - When it comes to processing power, more is better for loading games or large multimedia files. The WD_BLACK™ drive features a dual-core processor that offers twice the processing capability as a single-core processor to maximize drive performance for faster read and write speeds.
Industry-leading 5-year limited warranty - Compared to standard hard drives such as WD Blue™, our WD_BLACK™ hard drives pass more strenuous and aggressive internal testing over a longer period of time which is why the WD_BLACK drive is backed by an industry leading 5-year limited warranty. Our success combined with innovation, refinement, and our passion for storage instills confidence in our consumers.
More from the Manufacturer
Product TypeHard Drive
Product NameBlack 500GB 3.5-inch Performance Hard Drive
ManufacturerWestern Digital Corporation
Manufacturer Part NumberWD5003AZEX
Product ModelWD5003AZEX
Product LineBlack
Drive Performance
Buffer64 MB
Maximum External Data Transfer Rate6144 MB/s (48 Gbit/s)
Spindle Speed (rpm)7200
Network & Communication
Wireless LANNo
Technical Information
Features
Storage Capacity500 GB
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Western Digital Black WD5003AZEX 500 GB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)
$113.27