
WD VelociRaptor hard drives deliver maximum speed and reliability for performance enthusiast systems, workstations, and low-end servers. With a superbly engineered combination of 10,000 RPM spin speed, SATA 6 Gb/s interface and a 32 MB cache, these drives are truly an evolution in performance. Highlights - Fastest SATA hard drive on the planet. 10,000 RPM, 32 MB cache and a SATA 6 Gb/s interface gives gamers the speed advantage they crave. - Monstrous capacity. Twice the capacity of previous generations makes this the largest capacity 10,000 RPM SATA drive ever. - Rock-solid reliability. Best-in-class 1.4 million hour MTBF and 5-year limited warranty, makes these the most reliable SATA hard drives around. Features - Killer speed. SATA 6 Gb/s interface and 32 MB cache enhance the next generation 10,000 RPM WD VelociRaptor making it up to 15% faster than the award-winning previous generation. - Ultra-cool operation. Consumes less idle power and uses similar active power as the previous generation WD VelociRaptor, while offering double the capacity and higher performance. - Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward (RAFF). Optimizes operation and performance when the drives are used in vibration-prone, multi-drive chassis. - NoTouch ramp load technology. The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit. - Environmentally conscious. In addition to being ROHS compliant, this generation of WD VelociRaptor is also a halogen-free design. Ideal for: Performance enthusiast systems, workstations, and low-end servers. IcePack mounting frame. The 2.5-inch WD VelociRaptor is enclosed in a backplane-ready 3.5-inch enterprise-class mounting frame with a built-in heat sink that keeps this powerful little drive extra cool when installed in high-performance desktop chassis. (HLHX and HLFS models) |