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3.5 inch silver drive in IcePack frame with heat sink

Western Digital

Western Digital WD3000HLFS VelociRaptor 300GB 10000 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-10FK-G4E9K MPN WD3000HLFS

A 300 GB 10000 RPM SATA hard drive with 16 MB cache in a 3.5 inch IcePack frame

  • Total capacity300 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 10,000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface supports NCQ and hot-plug
  • 5-inch mechanism in 3.5-inch IcePack frame aids cooling
  • 2 ms average seek cuts latency for server workloads

High-speed server storage

The Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLFS is a 300GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with a 16MB cache. It connects through a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and is supplied as a bare drive. The unit is designed for server environments that demand quick data access.

Capacity and headroom

The 300GB capacity suits operating systems, applications and frequently accessed project files. Average seek time of 4.2ms and average write time of 4.7ms keep latency low at 3ms nominal during heavy read and write workloads. Larger media libraries or long-term archives will exceed the available space.

Build integration

A 2.5-inch mechanism sits inside an IcePack mounting frame that provides a 3.5-inch backplane-ready form factor with an integrated heat sink. The drive requires a standard SATA data and power connection in a 3.5-inch bay. The frame frees the builder from sourcing a separate adapter or cooling bracket.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $114.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,938 items is $107.99.
Total capacity 300 GB
Lower than about 88% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $383.30 per TB
Pricier than about 88% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineWD VelociRaptor
Model nameWD3000HLFS
Total capacity300 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Average seek time4.2 ms
Mean write time4.7 ms
Mean latency3 ms (nominal)
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 3.5-inch IcePack frame let this 10000 RPM VelociRaptor fit in the same drive bay as my older 3.5-inch SATA drives?

Yes, the 2.5-inch mechanism is mounted inside a 3.5-inch enterprise frame with a built-in heat sink, so it occupies a standard 3.5-inch bay and uses the same SATA 3.0Gb/s connectors as older drives.

How can I verify the 10000 RPM VelociRaptor is performing at its rated 4.2 ms seek and 3 ms latency after installation?

Run a SMART health check and a synthetic benchmark such as CrystalDiskMark; sustained throughput near the SATA 3.0Gb/s ceiling and access times close to 4.2 ms read / 4.7 ms write confirm the drive is operating to specification.

The listing says bare drive — does the package include SATA data and power cables or the IcePack mounting screws?

Bare drive means only the VelociRaptor inside its 3.5-inch IcePack frame is supplied; SATA data cable, power cable and any mounting screws must be purchased separately.

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