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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with exposed circuit board

DELL

DELL WD5003ABYX-18WERA0 500GB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-YQB0-WAHWP

A 3.5" SATA desktop drive holding 500 GB at 7200 RPM with a 64 MB cache

  • 500 GB capacity stores large file collections
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick data access
  • 64 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor fits typical drive bays

Dell 500 GB 7200 RPM desktop drive

This Dell WD5003ABYX-18WERA0 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for desktop PCs that need a 500 GB mechanical volume. The 7200 RPM spindle and 64 MB cache suit general-purpose workloads such as operating-system installs, bulk file storage or secondary data volumes. It is sold new in a lot of five units.

SATA 3 Gb/s interface and 3.5-inch bay

The drive connects through a standard SATA 3 Gb/s port and draws power from a regular SATA power connector. It fits any chassis with a 3.5-inch drive bay and requires no additional mounting hardware beyond the case screws. The mechanical interface frees M.2 slots for faster solid-state devices.

Sustained throughput at 7200 RPM

Under continuous read or write activity the 7200 RPM rotation maintains steadier transfer rates than slower-spindle drives. The 64 MB buffer absorbs burst traffic before the platters become the bottleneck. The SATA 3 Gb/s link caps peak throughput, so sustained performance settles at the interface limit rather than the media limit.

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Price $207.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How does the 7200RPM spindle speed affect sustained write throughput?

The 7200RPM rotation keeps platters moving fast enough to maintain steady sequential writes, while the 64MB buffer absorbs bursts before the mechanical limit appears.

What noise and heat should I expect from five drives running continuously?

Five 3.5" 7200RPM drives produce audible seek clicks and measurable warmth; plan for active airflow in the chassis to keep temperatures in check.

Which host interface must my system provide for these SATA 3Gb/s drives?

Each drive needs a standard SATA 3Gb/s port and matching power connector; verify your motherboard or controller has five available ports.

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