Product Specifications
Page 1
... to give our customers confidence that our drives will allow. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to 32 MB, WD Caviar Blue drives offer a full range of drives. Bigger cache memory yields faster performance. Product...ROTATIONAL SPEED 7200 RPM CAPACITIES 80 GB to levels near the threshold of your needs with exceptionally reliable products, advanced data protection technology and superior customer support. WD continues to develop new and innovative ways to keep drives cool while they are committed ...
... to give our customers confidence that our drives will allow. WD Caviar® Blue™ Desktop Hard Drives With SATA and PATA interfaces, and cache sizes ranging from 80 GB to 32 MB, WD Caviar Blue drives offer a full range of drives. Bigger cache memory yields faster performance. Product...ROTATIONAL SPEED 7200 RPM CAPACITIES 80 GB to levels near the threshold of your needs with exceptionally reliable products, advanced data protection technology and superior customer support. WD continues to develop new and innovative ways to keep drives cool while they are committed ...
Product Specifications
Page 2
WD Caviar Blue Specifications1 Model number Interface Formatted capacity User sectors per drive LBA support SATA latching connector Actuator latch/auto park Form factor RoHS compliant2 Performance Data transfer rate (max) Buffer to host Host to/from drive (sustained) Cache (MB) Rotational speed (RPM) Reliability/Data Integrity Load/unload cycles4 Non-recoverable read errors per... mode Physical Dimensions Height (in./mm, max) Length (in./mm, max) Width (in./mm, ± .01 in.) Weight (lb./kg, ± 10%) 1 TB WD10EALS SATA 3 Gb/s 1,000,204 MB 1,953,525,169 Yes Yes Yes 3.5-inch Yes...
WD Caviar Blue Specifications1 Model number Interface Formatted capacity User sectors per drive LBA support SATA latching connector Actuator latch/auto park Form factor RoHS compliant2 Performance Data transfer rate (max) Buffer to host Host to/from drive (sustained) Cache (MB) Rotational speed (RPM) Reliability/Data Integrity Load/unload cycles4 Non-recoverable read errors per... mode Physical Dimensions Height (in./mm, max) Length (in./mm, max) Width (in./mm, ± .01 in.) Weight (lb./kg, ± 10%) 1 TB WD10EALS SATA 3 Gb/s 1,000,204 MB 1,953,525,169 Yes Yes Yes 3.5-inch Yes...
Product Specifications
Page 3
WD Caviar Blue Specifications1 Model number Interface Formatted capacity User sectors per drive LBA support SATA latching connector Actuator latch/auto park Form factor RoHS compliant2 Performance Data transfer rate (max) Buffer to host Host to/from drive (sustained) Cache (MB) Rotational speed (RPM) Reliability/Data Integrity Load/unload cycles4...) Length (in./mm, max) Width (in./mm, ± .01 in.) Weight (lb./kg, ± 10%) 250 GB WD2500AAKS WD2500AAJS SATA 3 Gb/s 250,059 MB 488,397,168 Yes Yes Yes 3.5-inch Yes 250 GB WD2500AAJB PATA 100 MB/s 250,059 MB 488,397,168 Yes No Yes 3.5-inch Yes...
WD Caviar Blue Specifications1 Model number Interface Formatted capacity User sectors per drive LBA support SATA latching connector Actuator latch/auto park Form factor RoHS compliant2 Performance Data transfer rate (max) Buffer to host Host to/from drive (sustained) Cache (MB) Rotational speed (RPM) Reliability/Data Integrity Load/unload cycles4...) Length (in./mm, max) Width (in./mm, ± .01 in.) Weight (lb./kg, ± 10%) 250 GB WD2500AAKS WD2500AAJS SATA 3 Gb/s 250,059 MB 488,397,168 Yes Yes Yes 3.5-inch Yes 250 GB WD2500AAJB PATA 100 MB/s 250,059 MB 488,397,168 Yes No Yes 3.5-inch Yes...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
Page 2
... the Installation Tutorial in the Windows version of your hard drive until you choose. computer system manual; Data Lifeguard Tools for drives larger than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. For more information, visit our website at store.wdc.com (U.S.A. Make sure that your system BIOS supports the card and that its drivers have been properly...
... the Installation Tutorial in the Windows version of your hard drive until you choose. computer system manual; Data Lifeguard Tools for drives larger than 137 GB hard drive without a controller card. For more information, visit our website at store.wdc.com (U.S.A. Make sure that your system BIOS supports the card and that its drivers have been properly...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
Page 3
... setting. 3. B. If installing your new WD hard drive as the Master device on the left (Figure 1) for WD EIDE hard drives and requires a standard 40-pin, 80-conductor cable (not included). If installing your system supports Cable Select, there is also jumpered as a secondary...the hard drive into an available 3.5-inch drive bay and secure the drive with an existing IDE drive on the motherboard. Cable Select Cable Select is not supported by Macintosh's built-in the hole positions as the only device on the hard drive. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must...
... setting. 3. B. If installing your new WD hard drive as the Master device on the left (Figure 1) for WD EIDE hard drives and requires a standard 40-pin, 80-conductor cable (not included). If installing your system supports Cable Select, there is also jumpered as a secondary...the hard drive into an available 3.5-inch drive bay and secure the drive with an existing IDE drive on the motherboard. Cable Select Cable Select is not supported by Macintosh's built-in the hole positions as the only device on the hard drive. Install the Hard Drive Important: Your new WD hard drive must...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
Page 4
... G3 all-in-one IDE/ATA device per channel for both Windows and DOS. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will be installed in IDE/ATA controller. To mount the hard drive in your hard drive is not supported by carefully following Macintosh systems: • Power Mac G4 and higher • Power Mac G3 (blue...
... G3 all-in-one IDE/ATA device per channel for both Windows and DOS. To install a hard drive smaller than 137 GB, you will be installed in IDE/ATA controller. To mount the hard drive in your hard drive is not supported by carefully following Macintosh systems: • Power Mac G4 and higher • Power Mac G3 (blue...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
Page 5
... is the Slave on hard drives larger than 32 GB Q263044 Q263045 Q263050 Windows 95 Does not support hard drive capacities (all versions) • FDISK does not recognize the full size of hard drives larger than 32 GB. For detailed information on drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. Follow these instructions only if your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs...
... is the Slave on hard drives larger than 32 GB Q263044 Q263045 Q263050 Windows 95 Does not support hard drive capacities (all versions) • FDISK does not recognize the full size of hard drives larger than 32 GB. For detailed information on drive partitions exceeding 137 GB. Follow these instructions only if your hard drive will allow proper functionality. 32 GB Barrier Some BIOSs...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
Page 6
... on a different circuit or outlet. WD is not responsible for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. Online Product Registration Take advantage of Information Technology...
... on a different circuit or outlet. WD is not responsible for digital apparatus set out in individual installations. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise for any television, radio, or other interference caused by registering your hard drive online at support.wdc.com. Online Product Registration Take advantage of Information Technology...
Quick Install Guide (pdf)
Page 7
... of service. Extended Warranty Certain WD products may be returned directly to WD without notice. © 2006 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital reserves the right to change specifications at support.wdc.com. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always strives to provide you . No warranty service is provided unless the...
... of service. Extended Warranty Certain WD products may be returned directly to WD without notice. © 2006 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Western Digital reserves the right to change specifications at support.wdc.com. Warranty Information Obtaining Warranty Service Western Digital (WD) values your business and always strives to provide you . No warranty service is provided unless the...
User Manual (pdf)
Page 4
Frequently Asked Questions 26 Western Digital Service and Support 28 29 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 29 Agency Approvals 29 Radio Frequency Interference Statement 29 FCC Notice 29 CSA Notice 30 Warranty Information 30 Obtaining Warranty Service 30 Return Material Authorization 30 Limited Warranty 30 Duration of Warranty 30 Other Warranty Limitations 31 Disclaimer of Warranties 31 Your Use of the Product 31 Limitation of Remedies 31 Limitation of Damages 31 No Consequential or Other Damages 31 Online Warranty Inquiry 32 Extended Warranty 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
Frequently Asked Questions 26 Western Digital Service and Support 28 29 Appendix Regulatory Compliance 29 Agency Approvals 29 Radio Frequency Interference Statement 29 FCC Notice 29 CSA Notice 30 Warranty Information 30 Obtaining Warranty Service 30 Return Material Authorization 30 Limited Warranty 30 Duration of Warranty 30 Other Warranty Limitations 31 Disclaimer of Warranties 31 Your Use of the Product 31 Limitation of Remedies 31 Limitation of Damages 31 No Consequential or Other Damages 31 Online Warranty Inquiry 32 Extended Warranty 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii
User Manual (pdf)
Page 5
Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Computer system manual ! Windows® XP ! Macintosh® OS v8.6 or later Additional system requirements for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (or higher) ! Kit Contents ! Mounting screws and jumper shunt ! Data ...manual ! Windows 2000 ! Windows Millennium (Me) ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! IDE interface cable (40-pin, 80-conductor) ! Small Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers Operating System Requirements ! Windows...
Western Digital EIDE hard drive ! Computer system manual ! Windows® XP ! Macintosh® OS v8.6 or later Additional system requirements for drives greater than 137 GB: PC ! Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (or higher) ! Kit Contents ! Mounting screws and jumper shunt ! Data ...manual ! Windows 2000 ! Windows Millennium (Me) ! Mac G4 or greater (may require an Ultra ATA controller card with support for hard drives greater than 137 GB Macintosh ! IDE interface cable (40-pin, 80-conductor) ! Small Phillips and flat-blade screwdrivers Operating System Requirements ! Windows...
User Manual (pdf)
Page 6
... components. ! Your warranty will void the warranty. Handle the hard drive by touching the metal chassis of the drive. Your hard drive is packaged in case you are on its sides only. Do not stack hard drives or stand your new Western Digital hard drive. See the illustrations below for technical support purposes. Articles of the following precautions when unpacking and installing...
... components. ! Your warranty will void the warranty. Handle the hard drive by touching the metal chassis of the drive. Your hard drive is packaged in case you are on its sides only. Do not stack hard drives or stand your new Western Digital hard drive. See the illustrations below for technical support purposes. Articles of the following precautions when unpacking and installing...
User Manual (pdf)
Page 8
...supports Cable Select, there is Cable Select. If your drive configuration, we recommend you choose. Set the Jumpers Jumper settings are detected by the system. Western Digital Enhanced IDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to the hardware installation. See page 5 for Western Digital hard drives...-conductor IDE connector on the drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Cable Select Configuration Cable Select ...
...supports Cable Select, there is Cable Select. If your drive configuration, we recommend you choose. Set the Jumpers Jumper settings are detected by the system. Western Digital Enhanced IDE hard drives have a 10-pin jumper block located next to the hardware installation. See page 5 for Western Digital hard drives...-conductor IDE connector on the drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 2 Install the Hard Drive IMPORTANT - Installing Your New Western Digital Hard Drive as Cable Select. Western Digital EIDE Hard Drive Cable Select Configuration Cable Select ...
User Manual (pdf)
Page 9
... system: If installing your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Standard Jumper Settings If you determine that your system does not support Cable Select or if you are uncertain, use the same jumper configurations. Installing the new drive as the secondary drive: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive along with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from...
... system: If installing your new Western Digital EIDE hard drive. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Standard Jumper Settings If you determine that your system does not support Cable Select or if you are uncertain, use the same jumper configurations. Installing the new drive as the secondary drive: If installing your new Western Digital hard drive along with a non-Western Digital hard drive, obtain jumper setting information from...
User Manual (pdf)
Page 12
... under IDE Translation Mode. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 8 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your hard drive, you must use Data Lifeguard Tools to install your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that supports the full drive capacity. If you do not have...
... under IDE Translation Mode. INSTALL THE HARD DRIVE - 8 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Configure the System BIOS Before partitioning and formatting your hard drive, you must use Data Lifeguard Tools to install your new hard drive, upgrade the system BIOS, or install an ATA controller card with onboard BIOS that supports the full drive capacity. If you do not have...
User Manual (pdf)
Page 13
... available at support.wdc.com/download. Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! View Installation Tutorial - Configure jumper settings and other technical information regarding your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your hard drive. ! Follow the directions as prompted. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility...
... available at support.wdc.com/download. Data Lifeguard Tools contents: ! View Installation Tutorial - Configure jumper settings and other technical information regarding your CD-ROM drive. Insert the Data Lifeguard Tools CD into your hard drive. ! Follow the directions as prompted. WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE 3 Data Lifeguard Tools v11.0 Western Digital provides Data Lifeguard Tools to -Drive Copy Utility...
User Manual (pdf)
Page 21
...! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB To access the full capacity of a drive larger than 137 GB. Alternate Solution: Intel® offers drivers for certain chipsets which provide BIOS support for the full capacity of drives larger than 137 GB, ...98SE Recommended Solution: If your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to connecting the hard drive. The following versions natively support drives larger than 137 GB. a) If using the Windows version, the ...
...! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install a Drive Larger than 137 GB To access the full capacity of a drive larger than 137 GB. Alternate Solution: Intel® offers drivers for certain chipsets which provide BIOS support for the full capacity of drives larger than 137 GB, ...98SE Recommended Solution: If your system does not support 48-bit Logical Block Addressing (LBA), Western Digital recommends installing an Ultra ATA controller card to connecting the hard drive. The following versions natively support drives larger than 137 GB. a) If using the Windows version, the ...
User Manual (pdf)
Page 24
... in your CD-ROM drive. a) View Hard Drive Information - To view the jumper settings for either select View Hard Drive Information or View Jumper Settings. In the next window, you to display data regarding the type of drive format, LBA support, DMA support, firmware revision, etc. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 20 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Information This feature allows...
... in your CD-ROM drive. a) View Hard Drive Information - To view the jumper settings for either select View Hard Drive Information or View Jumper Settings. In the next window, you to display data regarding the type of drive format, LBA support, DMA support, firmware revision, etc. DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS V11.0 - 20 WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Hard Drive Information This feature allows...
User Manual (pdf)
Page 25
... the Master/Slave jumper configuration in the following system configurations: a) If your new Western Digital hard drive. The utility is capable of supporting dual IDE/ATA drives, allowing two drives to installing one of the following Macintosh systems: ! Make sure that the Ultra ...or go to format and partition the drive. b) To install a drive greater than 137 GB (Additional drive) 1. Power Mac® G4 and higher ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install the Hard Drive in a Macintosh System You can install the hard drive according to one IDE/ATA device ...
... the Master/Slave jumper configuration in the following system configurations: a) If your new Western Digital hard drive. The utility is capable of supporting dual IDE/ATA drives, allowing two drives to installing one of the following Macintosh systems: ! Make sure that the Ultra ...or go to format and partition the drive. b) To install a drive greater than 137 GB (Additional drive) 1. Power Mac® G4 and higher ! WESTERN DIGITAL EIDE HARD DRIVE INSTALLATION GUIDE Install the Hard Drive in a Macintosh System You can install the hard drive according to one IDE/ATA device ...
User Manual (pdf)
Page 26
... with drives larger than 32 GB. Western Digital Service and Support Operating System and BIOS Limitations Computer operating systems and system BIOSs have a system BIOS that is incompatible with this larger hard drive. The capacity points that can affect how your operating system and system BIOS support your hard drive appropriately. Interim Solution: Follow the steps below using the Western Digital Data...
... with drives larger than 32 GB. Western Digital Service and Support Operating System and BIOS Limitations Computer operating systems and system BIOSs have a system BIOS that is incompatible with this larger hard drive. The capacity points that can affect how your operating system and system BIOS support your hard drive appropriately. Interim Solution: Follow the steps below using the Western Digital Data...