Western Digital
Western Digital My Book Premium 500 GB USB 2.0 FireWire 400 2 in 1 accessory
A 500 GB desktop hard drive with dual USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 interfaces, 7200 RPM speed, and automatic power management
- 500 GB capacity stores large photo and video libraries
- Dual USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 interfaces connect to most computers
- 7200 RPM spindle speed with 8.9 ms seek time delivers fast file access
- Automatic power-up and safe shutdown protect data during use
- Convection cooling with thermostatic fan keeps drive running quietly
Western Digital My Book Premium 500 GB dual
The Western Digital My Book Premium provides 500 GB of external storage through both USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 connections. It uses a 7200 RPM drive mechanism with an average read seek time of 8.9 ms and average latency of 4.20 ms. The enclosure features convection cooling with a thermostatically controlled fan for quiet operation. Automatic power-up and safe shutdown functions protect data during system changes.
Automatic software load and dual connectivity
Included backup and management software loads automatically from the drive upon first connection, removing the need for a separate installation disc. The dual USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 interfaces allow flexible attachment to different host computers without choosing a single standard. LED activity lights give immediate visual status of drive operation. The compact case design minimises desk footprint while housing the cooling system.
7200 RPM rotational speed for sustained throughput
The 7200 RPM spindle speed determines the sustained transfer performance available over either interface. Buyers needing the higher bandwidth of FireWire 400 for large media files will benefit most from this rotation rate. Systems limited to USB 2.0 ports will see lower practical throughput regardless of the drive speed. Users requiring solid-state silence or faster modern interfaces should consider other storage types.
Highlights
- 500 GB capacity stores large photo and video libraries
- Dual USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 interfaces connect to most computers
- 7200 RPM spindle speed with 8.9 ms seek time delivers fast file access
- Automatic power-up and safe shutdown protect data during use
- Convection cooling with thermostatic fan keeps drive running quietly
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Will the 7200 RPM drive mechanism need any scheduled servicing?
The drive is a sealed 7200 RPM unit with no user-serviceable parts; no scheduled maintenance is required.
What limits continuous write sessions on the USB 2.0 or FireWire 400 link?
The USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 interfaces cap sustained throughput, so the bus becomes the bottleneck before the 7200 RPM mechanism saturates.
How loud and hot does the enclosure get during all-day operation?
A thermostatically controlled fan and convection cooling keep the aluminium case warm but not hot, and the fan runs quietly at low speed under constant load.
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