Western Digital
Western Digital WD10EALX 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive
Refurbished 1 TB desktop hard drive with 7200 RPM spindle, 32 MB cache and 6.0 Gb/s SATA interface in a 3.5 inch form factor
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
- Capacity1TB
- RPM7200 RPM
- Cache32MB
- FeaturesSolid performance - WD Caviar Blue drives are built to deliv
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
- 32 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast sequential transfers
- 1 TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
- 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
Purpose-built desktop storage
The refurbished WD Blue WD10EALX is a 1TB 3.5" hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 32MB cache, designed for family and business desktops that need dependable bulk capacity. It suits everyday workloads such as document archives, media libraries and backup repositories where solid performance matters more than peak speed.
SATA integration and build impact
The drive connects through a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s port and fits any 3.5" bay, leaving M.2 slots free for an operating-system SSD. Its bare-drive packaging means you supply the mounting screws and cables, while the SATA interface keeps cabling simple and compatible with virtually any modern motherboard or controller.
Thermals acoustics and power profile
Western Digital highlights ultra-cool and quiet operation, so the drive runs at modest temperatures and low acoustic levels during typical desktop use. The 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive access without the heat or noise associated with higher-speed enterprise units, keeping system airflow and power demands easy to manage.
Highlights
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
- 32 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast sequential transfers
- 1 TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
- 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
Specifications
| Brand | WD |
|---|---|
| Series | Blue |
| Model | WD10EALX |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 6.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 32MB |
| Features | Solid performance - WD Caviar Blue drives are built to deliver rock-solid performance ideal for family and business computing. Ultra cool and quiet - Keeping the drive cool enhances reliability. WD continues to develop new and innovative ways to keep drives cool while they are operating which helps protect the drive and the data stored on it. NoTouch ramp load technology - The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit. IntelliSeek - Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.63 kg |
| Package size | 194 × 165 × 32 mm |
Questions about this item
Does the 7200 RPM spindle speed limit sustained write throughput?
The 7200 RPM spindle and 32MB cache deliver solid performance for everyday desktop workloads.
How much noise and heat does the 3.5" drive produce during all-day operation?
WD Caviar Blue engineering targets ultra-cool and quiet operation for continuous family and business use.
What SATA host interface must my system provide for this 6.0Gb/s drive to work?
A motherboard or controller with a SATA 6.0Gb/s port is required; the drive is backward compatible with slower SATA revisions.
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