Western Digital WD Caviar Green 1.5TB SATA HDD
Used 3.5" Desktop HDD | SATA 3Gb/s | IntelliPower | 32MB Cache | WD15EADS
Item Overview
This is a used Western Digital WD Caviar Green 1.5TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drive, model WD15EADS, removed from a working computer. Designed for energy-efficient desktop storage, the drive features WD GreenPower technology, IntelliPower operation, a SATA 3Gb/s interface and 32MB cache. Suitable for compatible desktop computers, workstations and external SATA storage systems.
- 1.5TB Desktop Storage: Standard 3.5-inch SATA hard drive for compatible desktop computers, workstations and external storage equipment.
- SMART Health - Good: Each drive is individually checked using CrystalDiskInfo and must report GOOD SMART health with zero reallocated, pending or uncorrectable sectors at the time of testing.
- HDD Regenerator Tested: Each drive is tested for bad sectors and read delays. Only drives with no bad sectors or delays detected during testing are supplied.
- WD Caviar Green Series: Energy-efficient desktop hard drive family designed to balance storage capacity, power consumption and noise.
- WD GreenPower Technology: Designed for reduced power consumption and quieter operation compared with higher-power desktop drive designs.
- IntelliPower Technology: WD technology combining spindle speed, caching and transfer characteristics for balanced performance and efficiency.
- IntelliSeek Technology: Optimises seek speeds to help reduce power consumption, noise and vibration.
- NoTouch Ramp Load: Helps protect the recording heads and disk surfaces from unnecessary contact.
- SATA 3Gb/s Interface: Standard SATA connectivity for compatible computer systems and storage enclosures.
- 32MB Cache: Integrated buffer supporting drive read and write operations.
- Model Consistency: All supplied drives will be Western Digital Caviar Green 1.5TB, model WD15EADS. Serial numbers, firmware versions and minor label details may vary.
Item Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| Product Line | WD Caviar Green |
| Model / MPN | WD15EADS |
| Storage Capacity | 1.5TB |
| Drive Type | Internal Desktop Hard Disk Drive / HDD |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Drive Height | 25.4mm maximum |
| Interface | SATA II / SATA 3Gb/s |
| Rotation Speed | WD IntelliPower |
| Cache | 32MB |
| Power Management | WD GreenPower / IntelliPower / IntelliSeek |
| Head Protection | NoTouch Ramp Load Technology |
| Features | S.M.A.R.T., NCQ, IntelliPower, IntelliSeek, NoTouch, GreenPower |
| Power Requirement | 5V / 12V DC via SATA Power Connector |
| Intended Application | Desktop Storage, Data Storage and Compatible External Enclosures |
| Compatible Systems | Desktop PCs, Workstations and Compatible SATA Storage Systems |
| Condition | Used - removed from a working computer; tested using CrystalDiskInfo and HDD Regenerator |
| Warranty Coverage | 30 Days Functional Replacement |
Compatible Systems
Suitable for equipment supporting a standard 3.5-inch SATA hard drive, including:
- Desktop computers with compatible SATA data and power connections.
- Workstations supporting standard 3.5-inch SATA hard drives.
- Compatible external SATA hard drive enclosures and docking stations.
- Home and media storage systems supporting standard SATA drives.
- Specialist replacement applications requiring Western Digital model WD15EADS.
Please confirm your computer or storage system supports a standard 3.5-inch SATA hard drive with at least 1.5TB capacity.
This drive uses a SATA 3Gb/s interface and can operate with compatible SATA 6Gb/s controllers at its supported speed.
The drive requires suitable SATA data and power connections and adequate physical space for a 3.5-inch hard drive.
Older Operating Systems: Some WD Caviar Green drive revisions use Advanced Format technology. Depending on the drive revision, operating system and partitioning method, correct sector alignment may be required for optimal performance. Please check the supplied drive's label and WD compatibility guidance.
WD Caviar Green drives are designed primarily for energy-efficient desktop storage. They should not be treated as equivalent to dedicated NAS, enterprise or surveillance-rated hard drives.
NAS, DVR, NVR and RAID compatibility depends on the equipment manufacturer's supported drive specifications and requirements.
This is not a SAS drive, 2.5-inch laptop HDD, M.2 SSD or NVMe storage device.
These are used Western Digital WD Caviar Green 1.5TB hard drives removed from working computers.
Drive Testing: Each supplied drive is individually tested using CrystalDiskInfo and HDD Regenerator before dispatch.
CrystalDiskInfo must report GOOD SMART health with zero reallocated, pending or uncorrectable sectors at the time of testing.
HDD Regenerator testing must detect no bad sectors or read delays.
Multi-Quantity Listing: All supplied drives will be Western Digital Caviar Green 1.5TB, model WD15EADS. Serial numbers, power-on hours, power-on counts, firmware versions, manufacture dates and minor label details may vary between units. Product photographs are representative of available stock.
Individual SMART test records are retained against each drive's serial number and are available on request.
Please contact us before purchasing if you require specific power-on hours, firmware information or a particular drive revision.
Important: Diagnostic results reflect each drive's condition at the time of testing and do not guarantee future performance or remaining service life.
No operating system or software licence is included. Buyers are responsible for installing, initialising, formatting and configuring the drive as required.
Regular backups of important data are strongly recommended.
What's Included
1 x Western Digital WD Caviar Green 1.5TB 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive, model WD15EADS.
Photos are representative of available stock. The supplied drive will be the same base model, although serial numbers, firmware versions, usage hours and minor label details may vary.
No SATA cables, mounting screws, drive caddy or additional accessories are included unless specified.
Shipping & Collection
Free & Fast Shipping within Australia: We dispatch orders within 1 business day via tracked Australia Post channels. Tracking details are provided once shipped.
Secure Packaging: Hard drives are sensitive components and will be packed in anti-static protective packaging with cushioning for safe transport.
Local Pickup: Available from our Belmore Warehouse in Sydney.
International Shipping: Worldwide shipping options are available. Any import duties, taxes or customs charges are the buyer's responsibility.
Payment
We accept secure standard eBay payment options. Please complete payment within 4 days of checkout.
30-Day Warranty & Returns
Comprehensive Protection: This item is covered by our standard 30-Day Warranty for functional replacement. The seller warranty does not cover damage caused by incorrect installation, mishandling, physical damage, liquid exposure or electrical damage. Data recovery, operating system installation and software configuration services are not included. Your rights under applicable Australian Consumer Law remain unaffected.
We recommend maintaining regular backups of important data when using any storage device, especially used hard drives.