Kiintolevy Western Digital 3TB 3,5 tuuman Serial ATA WD30EZAZ

The Western Digital Blue internal hard drive offers 3 TB of storage in a 3.5" form factor with a Serial ATA interface and 5400 RPM rotational speed. Designed for desktop systems, this WD30EZAZ drive provides a large capacity and a 256 MB buffer to support everyday storage of documents, photos, media libraries and system backups. Its 3.5" size and SATA connectivity make it compatible with most consumer desktop motherboards and drive bays, while a typical weight of about 0.57 kg reflects a standard desktop HDD build.

Advantages

This drive combines high capacity and energy-efficient 5400 RPM operation to deliver reliable storage for long-term file retention and media libraries. The 256 MB cache helps smooth data transfers during sustained reads and writes. Western Digital Blue models include design features intended to reduce head and media wear during operation and are covered by a limited warranty, making them suitable for steady everyday use in home and office desktops.

Suitable for

• Mass storage of photos, videos and music libraries
• System backups and image archives
• General desktop applications and file storage
• Expanding storage alongside an SSD for OS and program performance

Key specifications

• Capacity: 3000 GB (3 TB)
• Form factor: 3.5 inch
• Interface: Serial ATA (SATA)
• Rotational speed: 5400 RPM
• Cache buffer: 256 MB
• Typical weight: approximately 0.57 kg

How to use

Install the HDD into a free 3.5" drive bay in your desktop case and connect it to a SATA data port on the motherboard and a SATA power connector from the power supply. Configure the drive in your operating system’s disk management utility: initialize, partition and format the drive using the desired file system before use. For systems with an existing SSD, install the OS and applications on the SSD and use this WD Blue drive for bulk storage, backups and media files.

Recommendations

For best results, mount the drive securely to minimize vibration, ensure adequate case airflow to maintain moderate operating temperatures, and use backup software to protect important data. When combining with an SSD, keep the SSD for the operating system and programs and use the WD Blue 3 TB drive for large files and archived content.