Western Digital Blue 3D NAND 500GB Internal Solid State Drive (SSD)
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| Model | Western Digital WDS500G2B0B |
| MPN | Western Digital WDS500G2B0B |
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4K Random Read AS SSD The maximum number of input/output operations per second that a storage device can perform when reading data in 4‑KB blocks. This metric indicates how quickly the device can retrieve small, non‑sequential pieces of information and is useful for evaluating performance in database or high‑transaction workloads.
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95000 IOPS |
| 4K Random Write AS SSD | 84000 IOPS |
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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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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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500GB |
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Certifications A list of formal recognitions, compliance marks, or standards that a product meets. Each entry may be a single certification (e.g., "RoHS") or a group of related certifications separated by commas (e.g., "CE, FCC, RoHS"). The attribute captures all applicable regulatory, environmental, safety, and quality approvals for the item.
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FCC, UL, TUV, KC, BSMI, VCCI, Morocco |
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Colour The colour or combination of colours that a product is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the item for consumers.
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Black |
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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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80 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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Disk form factor The physical size or shape of a storage disk, indicating the dimensions and mounting format used in computers and other devices. Common values include standard sizes such as "3.5" in., "2.5" in., and form‑factor codes like "M.2 2280" or "mSATA". This attribute helps users identify which drives are compatible with a given enclosure, motherboard, or system.
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M.2 2280 |
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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 |
| Drive interface standard | SATA/600 |
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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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Electrical Power Consumption The amount of electrical power that a device consumes during operation, expressed in watts (W). It represents the typical energy draw of the product while it is active and can be used to estimate operating costs or compare efficiency across similar devices.
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3.35 W |
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Electrical Power Consumption Standby The electrical power drawn by a device while it is in standby mode, expressed in watts (W). It represents the minimal energy usage when the product is powered on but not actively performing tasks, and can be used to estimate idle consumption or compare efficiency across similar products.
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56 mW |
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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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2.2 mm |
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Interface type A list of the physical or logical interfaces that a product can use to connect with other devices or components, such as USB, PCI Express, SATA, M.2, Ethernet, Thunderbolt, and similar standards.
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SATA III |
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Maximum read transfer rate The highest theoretical speed at which a storage device can read data, expressed in bits per second (bps) or its multiples such as kbps, mbps, gbps. It represents the upper bound of read throughput under optimal conditions and is useful for comparing performance across drives and interfaces.
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560 MB/s |
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Mean Time Between Failure MTBF The average time interval between successive failures of a product or component, expressed in hours or other standard time units. It indicates the expected reliability and durability of the item under normal operating conditions.
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1,750,000 hours |
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Memory Package The form or packaging of a memory module, such as DIMM, SO‑DIMM, USB flash drive, microSDHC, or other storage media. It indicates the physical format that determines compatibility with motherboards, devices, and accessories.
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3D NAND |
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Memory type The classification of the memory technology used in a device, such as DDR4 SDRAM, LPDDR3, GDDR6, or other variants. It indicates the architecture and generation of the RAM modules installed or supported by the product.
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SSD |
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Shock operating The mass (in grams) of a component or device that has been tested to withstand shock without failure. This value represents the total weight of the unit, including any internal parts and packaging if specified, and indicates the robustness of the product under impact conditions.
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1,500G @ 0.5ms |
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Solid state drive The total amount of data that can be stored on a solid‑state drive (SSD) installed in the product, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute indicates how much information the device can hold and helps users compare storage options across products.
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Yes |
| Specification | No |
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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 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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Vibration non-operating The acceleration produced by a device when it is not in operation, expressed as a numeric value with the unit gram (g). It represents how much vibration the product generates during idle or standby conditions and can be used to assess mechanical stability and potential noise impact.
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4.9 gRMS, 7-800Hz |
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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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7 g |
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Write speed The maximum 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 |

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.









