WD Blue 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive - 500GB SATA III
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Sponsored Western Digital Blue 3D 500 GB 2.5" Serial ATA III
71.62 GBP
Price updated on: 10-07-2025 09:19:31
71.62 GBP
Price updated on: 10-07-2025 09:19:31 | Identifiers | |
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| Model | Western Digital WDS500G2B0A |
| MPN | Western Digital WDS500G2B0A |
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Application A concise statement of the intended or most suitable use cases for a product, such as the type of environment (indoor or outdoor), activity (gaming, office work, media consumption) or general application category. It helps customers quickly determine whether the item fits their needs.
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Internal PC/Laptop |
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Bracket A list of characteristics that describe the mounting bracket(s) supplied with or required for a product. Typical values include "Fixed", "Tiltable", "Includes 9.5mm Adapter", "Includes Full Height & Low Profile Brackets", and other descriptive terms that indicate how the bracket can be used or what accessories are provided.
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N/A |
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Capacity The total amount of space or volume that a product can hold, expressed in an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, TB for digital storage or L, ml, cl for liquid capacity. This attribute helps users compare how much content a device or container can accommodate.
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512000 MB |
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Connectivity Indicates the types of network or data interfaces available on a product, such as wired (e.g., Ethernet, USB) and wireless (e.g., Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth). The value may list one or more interface names separated by commas.
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1 x SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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100.2 mm |
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Device Supported A list of device categories that the product is compatible with, such as Desktop Computer, Notebook, Network Camera, or Router. Each value represents a distinct type of hardware or system that can be supported by the product.
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Notebook / Desktop PC |
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Drive Connection A list of the physical or logical interfaces that a hard drive uses to connect with other components, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, SAS, NVMe, USB, or other standard connections. The values are comma‑separated and represent the supported connection types for the drive.
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SATA III |
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Drive Interface The physical or logical interface used by a hard drive to connect with other components, such as SATA, SAS, USB, or PCI Express. It indicates the technology that enables data transfer and power delivery between the device and its host system.
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SATA |
| Drive Interface Standard | SATA/600 |
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Drive Size The physical form factor or dimension of a storage drive, expressed as a size in inches (e.g., "2.5"", "3.5""), an M.2 module designation (e.g., "M.2 2280"), or a memory card type (e.g., "SD Card", "microSDXC"). This attribute helps users determine compatibility with bays, enclosures, and devices that accept specific drive sizes.
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2.5" |
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Drive Type The classification of a storage device’s mechanical or solid‑state nature, such as Internal, External, Portable, Motorized, Manual, SSD, HDD, Blu‑ray Writer, etc. It indicates how the drive is mounted and operated within or outside a system.
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Internal |
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Edition A brief statement indicating the edition or version of a product, such as "Reprint", "New Edition", or a numeric edition number like "2nd edition". It identifies which specific release of the item is being referenced.
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WD Blue 3D NAND |
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Environmentally Friendly Indicates whether the product is designed, manufactured, or marketed with environmental considerations such as reduced energy consumption, recyclable materials, or compliance with eco‑friendly standards. A value of "Yes" means the product meets at least one recognized environmentally friendly criterion; "No" indicates it does not.
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Yes |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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7 mm |
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Host Controller Interface List of physical or logical interfaces that a storage device can use to connect with its host system, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, NVMe, USB, or other standard connections.
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AHCI |
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Interface The physical or logical interface used by a device to connect with other components, such as USB, PCI Express, SATA, Ethernet, Thunderbolt, DisplayPort, or similar standards. It indicates the technology that enables data transfer and power delivery between the product and its peripherals.
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SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) |
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Maximum Endurance Rating The maximum amount of data that a storage device can write before it is expected to fail, expressed in terabytes written (TBW). This value indicates the endurance capacity of the drive and helps users estimate its lifespan under typical usage conditions.
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200TB TBW |
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Maximum Non-operating Shock The maximum acceleration that a product can withstand when it is not in operation, expressed as a peak value in G‑forces, the duration of the shock in milliseconds, and the number of axes affected. This attribute indicates the mechanical robustness of the device against sudden impacts or vibrations during storage or transport.
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1,500 G @ 0.5 msec half sine |
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Maximum Random Read 4K The maximum number of 4‑kilobyte random read operations that a storage device can perform in one second, expressed as IOPS (input/output operations per second). This metric indicates the device’s ability to handle small, non‑sequential data requests and is commonly used to compare performance across SSDs, HDDs, and other storage media.
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95,000 IOPS |
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Maximum Random Write 4K The highest number of random write operations per second that a storage device can perform when using a 4‑kilobyte block size. This metric indicates the device’s ability to handle small, non‑sequential writes and is commonly used to compare SSD performance under typical workloads.
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84,000 IOPS |
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Maximum Read The highest rate at which a device can retrieve data from storage or memory, expressed in bits per second (bps) or commonly used abbreviations such as MB/s or GB/s. This value indicates how quickly the device can access information for processing or transfer.
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560 MB/s |
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Maximum Write The highest rate at which a device can write data to storage or memory, expressed in bits per second (bps) or commonly used abbreviations such as MB/s or GB/s. This value indicates how quickly the device can transfer information for writing operations and is useful for comparing performance across models.
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530 MB/s |
| MTBF | 1,750,000 Hours |
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Package type The form of packaging used for a product, such as box, blister pack, bag, or pallet. It indicates how the item is contained and protected during shipping and storage.
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Retail |
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Power consumption active The electrical power drawn by a device while it is actively performing tasks, expressed in watts (W). It represents the typical energy usage during normal operation and can be used to estimate operating costs or compare efficiency across similar products.
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3350mW |
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Speed The maximum speed at which a component or device operates, expressed in an appropriate unit such as revolutions per minute (RPM), hertz (Hz) for frequencies, or other velocity units. It indicates how fast the product can perform its primary function and allows users to compare performance across models.
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SSD Read upto 1200MB/s |
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Storage capacity The total amount of data that can be stored on the device, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute helps users understand how much information the product can hold and compare storage options across different devices.
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500 GB |
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Storage temperature The range of temperatures in which a device can safely operate without risk of damage or performance degradation. Values are expressed in degrees Celsius (°C) and may represent a single temperature, a minimum–maximum interval, or an average operating point.
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-55 ~ +85 °C |
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Technology Type The underlying storage medium used by the product, such as hard disk drive (HDD), solid‑state drive (SSD), or hybrid configurations. It indicates the technology that determines performance characteristics like speed, durability and capacity.
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SSD |
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Warranty The length of time for which the manufacturer guarantees that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, typically expressed in years or months.
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5 Year Manufacturer Warranty (View More Information) |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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37.4 g |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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69.9 mm |

Western Digital is a brand of computer storage products and services. It was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Irvine, California. The company produces a wide range of storage products, including hard drives, solid state drives, and storage systems.








