WD WDG1C5000N My Book 500GB 7200RPM FireWire 400 16MB 3.5-in HDD

SKU WDG1C5000N

Brand WD

Capacity: 500GB
Form Factor: 3.5-inch External
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a)
Cache: 16MB
Drive Type: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
External power adapter required
Suitable for data backup, storage expansion, and media storage
High-speed data transfer via FireWire

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 500GB
Form Factor: 3.5-inch External
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a)
Cache: 16MB

Product details

The WD WDG1C5000N My Book is a 3.5-inch external hard drive with a 500GB capacity, featuring a 7200RPM rotational speed and a FireWire 400 interface. It includes 16MB of cache and is designed for high-speed data storage and backup.

Technical Information

Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch External
Rotational Speed	7200 RPM

Additional Specifications

Interface	FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a)
Cache	16MB

Description

The WD WDG1C5000N My Book is an external hard drive designed to provide substantial storage capacity and high-speed data transfer capabilities. With a 500GB capacity, it offers ample space for backing up important files, storing large media libraries, or expanding the storage of a computer system. The drive utilizes a 3.5-inch form factor, which typically houses higher capacity and faster spinning platters compared to 2.5-inch drives, and it operates at a rotational speed of 7200 RPM for improved performance. A key feature of this external drive is its FireWire 400 (IEEE 1394a) interface. FireWire 400 is known for its ability to provide faster and more consistent data transfer speeds than early USB standards, making it suitable for demanding tasks like video editing, audio production, or large file transfers. The drive also includes 16MB of cache memory, which helps to buffer data and improve overall read/write performance. As an external drive, the WD My Book WDG1C5000N typically requires an external power adapter to operate, ensuring stable power delivery for the 3.5-inch drive. It is designed for ease of use, often featuring plug-and-play functionality with compatible operating systems. This drive is an excellent solution for users seeking a reliable and relatively fast external storage device for backup, archiving, or simply increasing their available digital workspace.

Condition: Refurbished