WESTERN DIGITAL kiintolevy - Wd Blue WD5000AZLX - 500GB - SATA 3.5in - 7200rpm - 32MB puskuri

The Western Digital Blue 500GB 3.5" SATA 3.0 (WD5000AZLX) is a desktop hard drive designed for everyday computing. It combines a 3.5-inch form factor, 500 GB capacity, SATA 3.0 interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 32 MB cache to provide reliable storage and responsive data access for desktops and workstations.

Advantages

The WD Blue drive offers a balance of performance, capacity and durability suitable for general use. Its 7200 RPM speed and 32 MB cache improve file transfer and application load times compared with lower-speed drives. The drive is compatible with standard desktop and all-in-one PCs and is backed by Western Digital testing and a limited 2-year warranty.

Suitable for

• Everyday desktop storage (files, documents, applications)
• Home workstations and productivity PCs
• Storing multimedia libraries (photos, music, videos) within 500 GB capacity
• Pairing with an SSD to increase total system capacity while keeping fast boot and application performance

Key specifications

• Model: WD5000AZLX
• Capacity: 500 GB
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Interface: SATA 3.0 (6 Gb/s)
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 32 MB
• Weight: 0.45 kg
• Warranty: 2-year limited
• EAN: 718037782881

How to use

Install the WD Blue 3.5" drive into a compatible desktop or workstation drive bay and connect it to the motherboard using a SATA 3.0 data cable and to the power supply with a SATA power connector. Initialize and format the drive in your operating system disk management utility before first use. For best performance, use the drive alongside an SSD for the operating system and frequently used applications, reserving the WD Blue for bulk storage and large files.

Recommendations

Use this WD Blue 500GB drive for general desktop storage and media libraries within its capacity limits. For gaming or higher-capacity media needs consider WD Black (for higher performance) or larger-capacity drives. For NAS and 24/7 multi-drive environments, choose WD Red models optimized for RAID.