Western Digital WD Caviar Green 2TB SATA Hard Drive WD20EARS 64MB Cache 3.5" HDD

Key Specifications:

• Model: WD20EARS
• Brand: Western Digital (WD)
• Series: Caviar Green
• Capacity: 2TB (Terabyte)
• Drive Type: Internal Hard Drive (HDD)
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA II (3 Gb/s)
• RPM (Speed): 5400 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)
• Cache Size: 64MB
• Technology: IntelliPower, Advanced Format (AF)
• Drive Type: Desktop (Designed for home and office computers, storage systems, and eco-friendly applications)

Performance & Reliability:

• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 1 million hours
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 150 MB/s (depending on system configuration)
• Seek Time: 8.9 ms (average)
• Reliability Features: Low power consumption and reduced heat output for environmentally friendly computing, making it suitable for home or office storage.

Power Specifications:

• Voltage: 5V and 12V
• Power Consumption (Idle): 4.4W
• Power Consumption (Seek): 6.8W
• Spin-up Power: 13.5W
• Idle Mode: 3.2W

Environmental:

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
• Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Shock Tolerance (Operating): 30G
• Shock Tolerance (Non-Operating): 250G
• Acoustics:
  • Idle: 25 dBA
  • Seek: 29 dBA

Physical Specifications:

• Dimensions:
  • Width: 101.6mm (4.0 inches)
  • Depth: 147mm (5.79 inches)
  • Height: 26.1mm (1.03 inches)
• Weight: 0.61 kg (1.34 lbs)

Key Features:

• Energy Efficient: The WD Caviar Green series is specifically designed for power efficiency. The 5400 RPM speed offers quieter operation and less power consumption compared to traditional 7200 RPM drives, making it ideal for energy-conscious users.
• High Capacity: 2TB of storage space allows users to store a large amount of data, from files and documents to videos, photos, and media libraries.
• Low Noise: Operates quietly with minimal vibrations, making it ideal for home media servers, low-noise environments, or desktop computers.
• Eco-Friendly Design: The drive is built to minimize power consumption without sacrificing performance, contributing to energy savings and a lower carbon footprint.
• Advanced Format (AF): The drive features the Advanced Format technology, which improves storage efficiency, delivering better capacity and reliability.
• IntelliPower: A unique, proprietary technology that adjusts the drive’s speed, allowing it to balance power consumption and performance depending on the workload.

Applications:

• Desktop PCs: Suitable for users who need large storage with a focus on low power consumption for home computing tasks.
• Home Servers: Perfect for home server setups where energy efficiency and a large storage capacity are key.
• External Storage: Ideal for use in external enclosures to expand storage for backup, archiving, and media libraries.
• Media Storage: Excellent for storing videos, photos, music, and other media files, providing ample space and low energy consumption.
• Surveillance Systems: A suitable choice for security systems that require large storage with low heat and energy draw.