Because desktop drives offer high capacity at a lower-than-SCSI cost. an unprecedented number of RAID systems are being designed around desktop drives. But life in a desktop computer does not compare to the extreme environment in an always-on. high duty cycle RAID system. What's needed is a drive engineered to thrive in a high-intensity RAID system while still offering traditional desktop value. That drive is the WD Caviar RE. Designed and manufactured to enterprise-class standards. WD Caviar RE drive provides enhanced reliability in a 24x7. high duty cycle environment. WD Caviar RE hard drive is ideal for RAID server applications such as video surveillance. enterprise backup. document management. scientific computing. and similar demanding storage environments.
WD2500YD Product Overview
Technical Information
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Storage Capacity: 250 GB
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Platform Supported: PC
Drive Performance
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Maximum External Data Transfer Rate: 150 MBps (1.2 Gbps)
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Maximum Internal Data Transfer Rate: 93.5 MBps (748 Mbps)
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Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
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Buffer: 16 MB
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Average Latency: 4.20 ms
Interfaces/Ports
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Drive Interface: SATA
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Drive Interface Standard: SATA/150
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SATA Pin: 7-pin
Power Description
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Input Voltage: 12 V DC
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Input Voltage: 5 V DC
Physical Characteristics
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Drive Type: Internal
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Drive Width: 3.5'
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Drive Height: 1/3H
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Height: 1.0'
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Width: 4.0'
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Depth: 5.8'
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Weight (Approximate): 1.32 lb
Warranty
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Limited Warranty: 5 Year