WD Black Performance Hard Drive WD5000LPLX - hard drive - 500 GB - SATA 6Gb/s

No Compromises

High performance, high capacity, high reliability, and cutting-edge technology; the ideal SATA hard drive for those who demand the best.

Feature Rich

High performance 7200 RPM Class spin speed, up to 64MB cache and SATA 6Gb/s interface for the ultimate in power computing for notebooks.

High Performance

Dual processor and massive dynamic cache for fast read and write speeds.

Dynamic Cache

WD’s dynamic caching algorithm optimizes cache allocation between reads and writes, reducing congestion and improving overall drive performance.

Dual Processor

Twice the processing power capability of a single-core processor to maximize performance.

Proven Mechanical Architecture

Enhanced reliability features help protect the drive and the data stored on it.

NoTouch 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.

Recommended Use

WD_Black^™ 2.5 inch mobile hard drives are tested and recommended for use in notebook computers.

The WD Advantage

WD puts our products through extensive Functional Integrity Testing (F.I.T.) prior to any product launch. This testing ensures our products consistently meet the highest quality and reliability standards of the WD brand. WD also has a detailed Knowledge Base with more than 1,000 helpful articles as well as helpful software and utilities. Our customer support lines have longer operational hours to ensure you get the help you need when you need it. Our toll-free customer support lines are here to help or you can access our WD Support site for additional details.