Running out of reliable space for your files, photos and programmes can slow you down and cause frustration. The Western Digital (WD2500AAKX-RFB) 250GB 7200RPM 16MB SATA HDD is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive that gives you fast, quiet storage for desktop PCs, workstations and home servers, keeping your data safe and readily accessible.
Usages of a 250GB hard drive
A 250GB hard drive fits perfectly in everyday desktop setups, providing enough room for the operating system, essential applications and a library of documents and media. It is ideal for small business workstations, home PCs and legacy systems that need a dependable upgrade without changing the whole platform.
Benefits of Western Digital hard drive
- Reliable performance: 7200 RPM speed delivers quick file access and smooth multitasking.
- Low noise operation: Advanced cooling design keeps acoustic emissions down to 28 dB.
- Data protection: Built-in Data Lifeguard technology constantly monitors and repairs errors.
- Shock resistance: ShockGuard safeguards the drive against bumps while running.
- Energy efficiency: IntelliSeek reduces power use, keeping idle consumption at just 5.60 W.
Why Choose Western Digital hard drive
Choosing a Western Digital hard drive means you get a product that meets the company’s award-winning quality standards. The drive’s 16 MB cache and SATA interface ensure solid throughput for everyday tasks, while the 250 GB capacity offers a balanced mix of space and speed for most users. Its proven durability, backed by 300 000 start/stop cycles, gives you confidence that the drive will last through years of regular use.
The drive also includes thoughtful features such as NoTouch ramp load, which prevents the recording head from touching the platters, reducing wear and extending lifespan. Combined with the 5 / 12 V operating voltage, the drive integrates smoothly into standard desktop power supplies without any special requirements.
Key Features of a 250GB hard drive
- Capacity: 250 GB. Provides ample room for OS, programmes and essential files.
- Speed: 7200 RPM. Delivers fast read/write performance for smooth operation.
- Cache: 16 MB. Improves data handling and reduces access times.
- Interface: Serial ATA. Ensures compatibility with modern motherboards and high transfer rates.
- Dimensions: 3.5 in (101.6 mm × 25.4 mm × 147 mm). Fits standard desktop bays easily.
- Weight: 450 g. Light enough for easy installation while staying robust.
- Power consumption (read/write): 6.00 W. Keeps energy use low during active tasks.
- ShockGuard: 65 G operating shock. Protects the drive from damage during movement.
- Data Lifeguard: Embedded error detection and repair. Helps maintain data integrity over time.
- Acoustic pressure: 28 dB. Keeps the drive whisper-quiet during operation.
Specifications
| Features |
| Start/stop cycles | 300000 |
| Storage drive buffer size | 16 MB |
| Hot-swap | No |
| Type | HDD |
| Interface | Serial ATA |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD capacity | 250 GB |
| Power |
| Operating voltage | 5 / 12 V |
| Power consumption (idle) | 5.60 W |
| Power consumption (read) | 6.00 W |
| Power consumption (write) | 6.00 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.90 W |
| Operational conditions |
| Non-operating shock | 350 G |
| Operating shock | 65 G |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 60 °C |
| Packaging content |
| Storage drive adapter included | No |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Weight | 450 g |
| Depth | 147 mm |
| Height | 25.4 mm |
| Width | 101.6 mm |
| Logistics data |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717050 |
| Other features |
| Acoustic pressure emissions | 28 dB |
| Certification | RoHS |
| Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Depth (imperial) | 14.7 cm (5.79") |
| Drive device, transfer rate | 126 MB/s |
| Fibre Channel | No |
| FireWire 400 | No |
| FireWire 800 | No |
| Height (imperial) | 2.61 cm (1.03") |
| Internal | Yes |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 60 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 65 °C |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity | 0 |
| USB powered | No |
| Width (imperial) | 10.2 cm (4") |
| Product colour | Black |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
| Power requirements | DC 12V |
