Western Digital
Western Digital WD3000HLHX 300GB 10000 RPM 32MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive
A 300 GB 3.5" desktop hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with 32 MB cache and a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
- Capacity300GB
- RPM10000 RPM
- Cache32MB
- Form Factor3.5"
- 10,000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
- 32 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface supports high transfer rates
- 300 GB capacity stores OS and key applications
- 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop bays
300GB 10000 RPM VelociRaptor
This Western Digital WD VelociRaptor is a 300GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with a 32MB cache. It connects via a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and is supplied as a bare drive. The unit is a refurbished product intended for desktop systems.
Suits legacy performance builds.
The drive suits enthusiasts maintaining older workstations or servers that benefit from high spindle speed and low access latency on the SATA bus. It is not for users who need large storage volumes, silent operation, or the throughput of modern solid-state storage.
10000 RPM spindle speed
The 10000 RPM rotational speed is the defining specification that separates this VelociRaptor from standard desktop drives. It determines the drive's random I/O performance and access time characteristics within the limits of the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface.
Highlights
- 10,000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
- 32 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
- SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface supports high transfer rates
- 300 GB capacity stores OS and key applications
- 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop bays
Specifications
| Brand | WD |
|---|---|
| Series | WD VelociRaptor |
| Model | WD3000HLHX |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 6.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 300GB |
| RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Cache | 32MB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.50 kg |
| Package size | 146 × 102 × 25 mm |
Questions about this item
How does the 300 GB capacity suit different storage needs?
The 300 GB capacity suits an operating system drive, core applications and a working set of active projects, while bulk media and archives are better kept on a larger secondary drive.
What real-world benefit does the 10000 RPM spindle provide?
The 10000 RPM spindle lowers average rotational latency and raises sustained throughput, so operating system loads, application launches and large-file reads complete faster than on slower-spinning drives.
What does the SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface cap in practice?
The SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface caps the maximum burst transfer rate at 6.0 Gb/s, while sustained read and write speeds remain limited by the mechanical 10000 RPM platters and 32 MB cache.
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