Western Digital Caviar SE 16 WD2500AAKS 250 GB 3.5" SATA II Hard Drive
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About this product
The Western Digital Caviar SE 16 WD2500AAKS is a used 250GB internal desktop hard drive. It features a 3.5-inch form factor, a 7200 RPM rotation speed, and a 16MB cache, connecting via a SATA II interface. This drive has been erased (DoD 5220.22 M Compliant) and tested, with the seller noting it is in working condition. It's compatible with PCs and comes in a silver color, made in Thailand.
Our take
For basic desktop storage or a secondary drive, this used Western Digital Caviar SE 16 with 250GB capacity could be a good budget pick. The 7200 RPM speed and 16MB cache provide decent performance for its size. I appreciate the seller's transparency about it being erased and tested, though the potential for up to 25 bad sectors is a significant consideration for reliability. The SATA II interface is an older standard but perfectly functional for most everyday tasks. At this price point, it’s a no-frills option if you're comfortable with its used status and potential imperfections.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Cost-effective 250GB storage
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- SATA II interface
- Erased and tested
Cons
- Used condition, potential bad sectors
- 250GB is a smaller capacity
Specifications
- Payments Diners Club
- Condition Used An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab
- Seller Notes “Erased (DoD 5220.22 M Compliant) and tested good (Not formatted, partitioned, or allocated). Sold ... Read more about the seller notes “Erased (DoD 5220.22 M Compliant) and tested good (Not formatted, partitioned, or allocated). Sold as used and in working condition. There may be drives that have up to 25 bad sectors. There may be writing or markings on the drive or the drive may vary slightly (color and/or label may differ) from picture but the model numbers will be the same.” Read Less about the seller notes
- Brand Western Digital
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 27 specifications
- Interface
- SATA II
- Color
- Silver
- Model
- Caviar SE
- Compatible With
- PC
- MPN
- WD2500AAKS
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Storage Capacity
- 250 GB
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Cache
- 16 MB
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- California Prop 65 Warning
- This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
- Item Height
- 3
- Item Length
- 7
- Item Width
- 5
- Machine Type
- Desktop
- Product Type
- HDD
- Hard Drive Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Model Number
- WD2500AAKS
- Size
- 250 GB
- UPC
- Does not apply
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
