Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] The primary actuator provides coarse displacement using conventional electromagnetic actuator principles. The secondary actuator uses a piezoelectric motor to fine tune the head positioning to a higher degree of accuracy. [. . . ] (2 TB and 1. 5 TB models only) StableTracTM -- The motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking, during read and write operations. (2 TB and 1. 5 TB models only) NoTouchTM ramp load technology The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media, as well as better drive protection in transit.
High Performance Electronics Architecture
Dual processor -- Twice the processing power to maximize performance. Colossal cache -- Bigger, faster cache of up to 64 MB means faster performance.
Compatible
We perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms in our FIT LabTM and Mobile Compatibility Lab to give our customers confidence that our drives will work in their systems.
Massive Capacity
WD Caviar Black SATA drives are available in capacities up to 2 TB.
5-year limited warranty
Applications
Power computing applications such as multimedia, video and photo editing, and maxed out gaming computers. Desktop / Consumer RAID Environments - WD Caviar Black Hard Drives are tested and recommended for use in consumer-type RAID applications (RAID-0 / RAID-1).
- Business Critical RAID Environments WD Caviar Black Hard Drives are not recommended for and are not warranted for use in RAID environments utilizing Enterprise HBAs and/or expanders and in multi-bay chassis, as they are not designed for, nor tested in, these specific types of RAID applications. For all Business Critical RAID applications, please consider WD's Enterprise Hard Drives that are specifically designed with RAID-specific, time-limited error recovery (TLER), are tested extensively in 24x7 RAID applications, and include features like enhanced RAFF technology and thermal extended burn-in testing.
WD Caviar Black
Specifications
Model number Interface Formatted capacity User sectors per drive SATA latching connector Form factor RoHS compliant2 Performance
1
2 TB
WD2002FAEX SATA 6 Gb/s 2, 000, 398 MB 3, 907, 029, 168 Yes 3. 5-inch Yes
2 TB
WD2001FASS SATA 3 Gb/s 2, 000, 398 MB 3, 907, 029, 168 Yes 3. 5-inch Yes
1. 5 TB
WD1502FAEX SATA 6 Gb/s 1, 500, 301 MB 2, 930, 277, 168 Yes 3. 5-inch Yes
1. 5 TB
WD1501FASS SATA 3 Gb/s 1, 500, 301 MB 2, 930, 277, 168 Yes 3. 5-inch Yes
1 TB
WD1002FAEX SATA 6 Gb/s 1, 000, 204 MB 1, 953, 525, 169 Yes 3. 5-inch Yes
1 TB
WD1001FALS SATA 3 Gb/s 1, 000, 204 MB 1, 953, 525, 169 Yes 3. 5-inch Yes
Data transfer rate (max) Buffer to host Host to/from drive (sustained) Cache (MB) Average latency (ms) Rotational speed (RPM) Average drive ready time (sec)
Reliability/Data Integrity Load/unload cycles3 Non-recoverable read errors per bits read Limited warranty (years)4 Power Management
6 Gb/s 138 MB/s 64 4. 2 7200 21
300, 000 <1 in 1014 5
3 Gb/s 138 MB/s 64 4. 2 7200 21
300, 000 <1 in 1014 5
6 Gb/s 138 MB/s 64 4. 2 7200 21
300, 000 <1 in 1014 5
3 Gb/s 138 MB/s 64 4. 2 7200 21
300, 000 <1 in 1014 5
6 Gb/s 126 MB/s 64 4. 2 7200 11
300, 000 <1 in 1014 5
3 Gb/s 126 MB/s 32 4. 2 7200 11
300, 000 <1 in 1014 5
Average power requirements (W) Read/Write Idle Standby Sleep
Environmental Specifications5
10. 7 8. 2 1. 3 1. 3
10. 7 8. 2 1. 3 1. 3
10. 7 8. 2 1. 3 1. 3
10. 7 8. 2 1. 3 1. 3
6. 8 6. 1 0. 7 0. 7
6. 8 6. 1 0. 7 0. 7
Temperature (°C) Operating Non-operating Shock (Gs) Operating (2 ms, read) Operating (2 ms, read/write) Non-operating (2 ms) Average acoustics (dBA)6 Idle mode Performance seek mode Quiet seek mode
Physical Dimensions Height (in. /mm, max) Length (in. /mm, max) Width (in. /mm, ± . 01 in. ) Weight (lb. /kg, ± 10%)
1
0 to 60 -40 to 70 30 65 300 29 34 30
1. 028/25. 4 5. 787/147 4/101. 6 1. 66/0. 75
0 to 60 -40 to 70 30 65 300 29 34 30
1. 028/25. 4 5. 787/147 4/101. 6 1. 66/0. 75
0 to 60 -40 to 70 30 65 300 29 34 30
1. 028/25. 4 5. 787/147 4/101. 6 1. 66/0. 75
0 to 60 -40 to 70 30 65 300 29 34 30
1. 028/25. 4 5. 787/147 4/101. 6 1. 66/0. 75
0 to 60 -40 to 70 30 65 300 28 33 29
1. 028/25. 4 5. 787/147 4/101. 6 1. 52/0. 69
0 to 60 -40 to 70 30 65 300 28 33 29
1. 028/25. 4 5. 787/147 4/101. 6 1. 52/0. 69
As used for storage capacity, one megabyte (MB) = one million bytes, one gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes, and one terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes. Effective maximum SATA 3 Gb/s and SATA 6 Gb/s transfer rates calculated according to the Serial ATA specification published by the SATA-IO organization as of the date of this specification sheet. WD hard drive products manufactured and sold worldwide after June 1, 2006, meet or exceed Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliance requirements as mandated by the European Union for electrical and electronic products. The RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament, which is effective in the EU beginning July 1, 2006, aims to protect human health and the environment by restricting the use of certain hazardous substances in new equipment, and consists of restrictions on lead, mercury, cadmium, and other substances. 3 Controlled unload at ambient condition 4 The term of the limited warranty may vary by region. 5 No non-recoverable errors during operating tests or after non-operating tests. [. . . ] 3 Controlled unload at ambient condition 4 The term of the limited warranty may vary by region. 5 No non-recoverable errors during operating tests or after non-operating tests. [. . . ]