Western Digital
Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000BLFS 300GB 10000 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" internal hard drive
A 2.5 inch enterprise hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with 300GB capacity and 16MB cache over SATA 3.0Gb/s
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- RPM10000 RPM
- Cache16MB
- Average Write Time4.7ms
- FeaturesKiller speed - Built on the performance bloodlines of WD Rap
- Form Factor2.5"
- 10,000 RPM spindle delivers 35% faster throughput than prior designs
- 16 MB cache buffer accelerates burst transfers for heavy workloads
- 300 GB capacity fits OS plus applications in a 2.5" frame
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects directly to standard desktop controllers
- 7 ms average write latency sharpens random I/O response
Capacity and role
The Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000BLFS is a 300GB 2.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with a 16MB cache. It targets enthusiasts and workstation users who need fast mechanical storage for operating systems, applications or scratch disks.
Installation notes
The drive uses a standard SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and fits any 2.5-inch bay or 3.5-inch adapter with the same connector layout. A common issue is forgetting to enable AHCI mode in the BIOS, which lets the controller use native command queuing for better random performance.
Interface limits
The SATA 3.0Gb/s link caps sequential throughput well below what modern solid-state drives deliver on the same connector. Random access latency remains higher than flash storage, so workloads dominated by small-block I/O will not reach SSD-level responsiveness.
Highlights
- 10,000 RPM spindle delivers 35% faster throughput than prior designs
- 16 MB cache buffer accelerates burst transfers for heavy workloads
- 300 GB capacity fits OS plus applications in a 2.5" frame
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects directly to standard desktop controllers
- 7 ms average write latency sharpens random I/O response
Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Series | WD VelociRaptor |
| Model | WD3000BLFS |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Cache | 16MB |
| Average Write Time | 4.7ms |
| Features | Killer speed - Built on the performance bloodlines of WD Raptor, these 10,000 RPM drives, with SATA 3 Gb/s interface, and 16 MB cache deliver mind-bending performance. Not only are they 35% faster than the previous generation WD Raptor drives, but they also beat out all other competitors in the field. Rock-solid reliability - Designed and manufactured to mission-critical enterprise-class standards to provide enterprise reliability in high duty cycle environments. With 1.4 million hours MTBF, these drives have the highest available reliability rating on a high capacity SATA drive. Dou |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.21 kg |
| Package size | 121 × 110 × 24 mm |
Questions about this item
How can I confirm the drive is running at its rated 10000 RPM after installation?
Use a SMART monitoring tool such as CrystalDiskInfo or the BIOS health page; the rotational speed field should report 10000 RPM and the interface should show SATA 3.0Gb/s.
What comes in the box and what must I source separately?
The refurbished drive itself is supplied; you will need to provide a SATA data cable, a SATA power connector and a 2.5" to 3.5" mounting bracket if your case lacks 2.5" bays.
Which capacity version of the VelociRaptor WD3000BLFS should I choose?
This model is the 300GB variant with 16MB cache and 10000 RPM; select it when you need that specific capacity and performance tier.
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