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Western Digital WD Green WD5000AADS 500GB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive

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7200 RPM 32MB Cache
SATA 3.0Gb/s
2 years limited

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Western Digital Caviar Green 500Gb 7200Rpm Sataii 7Pin 32Mb Buffer 3.5Inch Hard Disk Drive

Model
Brand	Western Digital
Series	WD Green
Model	WD5000AADS
Packaging	Bare Drive

Performance
Interface	SATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity	500GB
NAND Flash Memory Type	Desktop
RPM	7200 RPM
Cache	32MB

Features
Features	IntelliPower - A fine-tuned balance of spin speed, transfer rate and caching algorithms designed to deliver both significant power savings and solid performance. IntelliSeek - Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise, and vibration. Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) - Employs PMR technology to achieve even greater areal density. Low power spin-up - WD Caviar Green drives consume less current during startup allowing lower peak loads. Advanced power technology - Electronic components deliver best-in-class low power consumption for reduced power requirements and increased reliability.

Dimensions
Form Factor	3.5"

Additional Information
First Listed on Newegg	June 17, 2009

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Western Digital WD Green WD5000AADS 500GB 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive Bare Drive

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