Western Digital 250GB 7,200 RPM 3.5 in. SATA HDD WD2500SD-01KCB0
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About this product
This Western Digital 250GB 3.5-inch SATA hard drive, model WD2500SD-01KCB0, is specified as a hot-swap server drive. It features a 7,200 RPM rotation speed and an 8 MB cache, making it suitable for server environments requiring moderate storage and speed. The drive is compatible with HP servers, indicating its intended use in enterprise settings where hot-swapping is a beneficial feature for system maintenance and uptime.
Our take
The Western Digital WD2500SD-01KCB0 is a solid choice for specific older HP server applications where a 250GB SATA hot-swap drive is needed. The 7,200 RPM speed combined with an 8 MB cache offers a decent balance for non-intensive server tasks. Given its 'hot-swap' designation, it's designed for easy replacement without system downtime, which is a definite plus in a server environment. However, for general desktop use, the hot-swap feature might be unnecessary, and the 250GB capacity is quite small for today's data-heavy applications. Keep its server-specific nature in mind.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 250GB capacity for server applications
- 7,200 RPM rotation speed
- Hot-swap design for servers
- Compatible with HP Server
Cons
- Only 8 MB cache
- Limited 250GB storage capacity
Specifications
- Type Hot-swap Server Drive
- Interface SATA
- Compatible With HP Server
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- UPC 0102646130018
- Brand Western Digital
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- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- MPN
- WD2500SD-01KCB0
- Storage Capacity
- 250GB
- Cache
- 8 MB
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
