Western Digital WD BLUE WD10SPCX User Manual

WD BLUE
™
Mobile Hard Drives
WD Blue hard drives deliver solid performance and reliability
while providing you with all the space you need to hold an
enormous amount of photos, videos and les. These drives
are designed for use as primary drives in notebooks and
external enclosures.
INTERFACE
SATA 6 Gb/s
SATA 3 Gb/s
WIDTH/HEIGHT
2.75 in./0.28 in. to 0.374 in.
69.85 mm/5 mm to 9.5 mm
INTERFACE CONNECTOR
SFF-8784 Edge Connector (5 mm height)
SATA Connector (7 to 9.5 mm height)
ROTATIONAL SPEED
5400 RPM
MODEL NUMBERS
WD10SPCX WD7500BPVT WD3200LPVX WD2500BPVT
WD10JPVX WD5000MPCK WD3200LPVT
WD10JPVT WD5000LPVX WD3200BPVT
WD7500LPCX WD5000LPVT WD2500LPVX
WD7500BPVX WD5000BPVT WD2500LPVT
Note: Not all products may
be available in all regions of
the world.
Product Features
New ultra-slim design
Accomplishing unprecedented
feats in engineering at only 5 mm
thin, these drives enable a world
of possibilities and applications.
(WD5000MPCK model only).
Low power consumption
State-of-the-art seeking algorithms
and advanced power management
features ensure low power
consumption and long battery life.
Quiet
In a notebook drive, silence is golden.
WD’s exclusive noise reducing
technologies yield one of the quietest
2.5-inch hard drives on the market.
The original
WD Blue drives are designed and
manufactured with the proven
technology found in WD’s original
award-winning hard drives.
WD quality
Built to the highest standards of
quality and reliability, these drives
offer the features and capacity ideal
for your everyday computing needs.
Available SATA 6 Gb/s interface
The SATA 6 Gb/s interface provides
greater exibility for use with the
latest operating systems as well
as backwards compatibility to
legacy systems with SATA 3 Gb/s
requirements. (xPVX, xPCX, and
MPCK models only).
Upgrading your drive is easy
Acronis
®
True Image
™
WD Edition
Software, available as a free
download on the WD Support site,
enables you to copy all your data
to a new drive so you don’t have to
reinstall your operating system to get
all the benets of a new drive.
Compatible
Our latest generation of 7 mm
2.5-inch mobile drives is designed
for thin and light mobile applications,
and is also compatible with most
standard 9.5 mm bays. (xPCX, LPVT,
and LPVX models only).
StableTrac
™
Motor shaft afxed to the baseplate
and top cover stabilizes platters for
accurate tracking during read and
write operations, yielding higher drive
data throughput in harsh shock and
vibration environments. Supporting
the top cover with the shaft also
increases robustness to pinch forces.
(WD5000MPCK model only).
Dual actuator technology
A head positioning system with two
actuators that improves
positional accuracy over the data
track(s). (WD5000MPCK model only).
NoTouch
™
ramp load technology
The recording head never touches
the disk media ensuring signicantly
less wear to the recording head
and media as well as better drive
protection in transit.
Applications
WD Blue hard drives are tested and recommended for use in notebooks, netbooks and external enclosures.*
* WD hard drives are designed and tested for use in specic applications and environments. This ensures that your hard drive is compatible with and functions properly in your application. Our
hard drives are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship in the system for which they were designed. Use in systems other than for what the hard drive was designed could
result in compatibility problems that affect proper function, unrelated to material and/or workmanship defects. For best results, be sure to select the appropriate product for your application
by consulting our product spec sheets on our website at www.wd.com or by calling our customer support line where we would be happy to help you through the selection process.
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.
CAPACITIES
250 GB to 1 TB

Western Digital WD BLUE WD10SPCX Specifications

General

Capacity	1TB
Form Factor	2.5 inch
Interface	SATA 6 Gb/s
RPM	5400
Height	9.5 mm
Power Consumption (Active)	1.7 W
Shock Resistance (Non-operating)	1000 G
MTBF	600, 000 hours
Acoustics (Idle)	24dB

Summary

WD Blue Mobile Hard Drives

Product Features

Explains the key features and benefits of WD Blue mobile hard drives, focusing on design and performance.

Ultra-Slim Design

Accomplishing feats in engineering at only 5 mm thin, enabling a world of possibilities.

Low Power Consumption

State-of-the-art seeking algorithms and advanced power management features ensure low power consumption.

Quiet Operation

WD's exclusive noise reducing technologies yield one of the quietest 2.5-inch hard drives.

WD Quality Assurance

Built to highest standards of quality and reliability for everyday computing needs.

SATA 6 Gb/s Interface

Provides greater flexibility for use with latest OS and backwards compatibility to legacy systems.

Easy Drive Upgrades

Acronis True Image WD Edition Software helps copy data to a new drive without reinstalling OS.

Mobile Compatibility

Latest generation 7mm drives designed for thin/light mobile apps and compatible with 9.5mm bays.

StableTrac Technology

Motor shaft stabilizes platters for accurate tracking, increasing robustness in harsh environments.

Dual Actuator Technology

Head positioning system with two actuators improves positional accuracy over data tracks.

NoTouch Ramp Load

Recording head never touches disk media, ensuring less wear and better drive protection.

Applications

Details the recommended usage scenarios for WD Blue hard drives, including notebooks and external enclosures.

Primary Drive Usage

WD Blue hard drives are tested and recommended for use as primary drives in notebooks, netbooks and external enclosures.

The WD Advantage

Highlights WD's commitment to quality through F.I.T. testing, comprehensive support, and knowledge base.

Functional Integrity Testing

Ensures products consistently meet the highest quality and reliability standards through extensive testing.

WD Blue Specifications

Model Specifications Overview

Provides detailed specifications for various WD Blue models, including interface, capacity, and performance metrics.

Performance Metrics

Details data transfer rates, interface speed, cache size, average latency, and rotational speed for different models.

Reliability and Data Integrity

Outlines load/unload cycles, non-recoverable read error rates, and limited warranty information.

Power Management Requirements

Specifies power requirements (5VDC peak) and average power consumption for read/write, idle, and standby modes.

Environmental Specifications

Details operating and non-operating temperature ranges, and shock resistance for the drives.

Physical Dimensions and Weight

Lists the physical dimensions (height, length, width) and weight for the WD Blue hard drive models.

WD Blue Product Lineup

Model Number and Interface Details

Lists various WD Blue model numbers and their corresponding interface types (SATA 6 Gb/s, SATA 3 Gb/s).

Capacity and Performance Data

Presents formatted capacity, user sectors, interface speed, and internal transfer rates for different drive models.

Reliability and Power Specifications

Covers load/unload cycles, error rates, warranty, and power requirements for the WD Blue series.

Environmental and Physical Attributes

Details operating conditions, shock ratings, acoustics, and physical dimensions for the hard drives.

WD Support and Resources

Provides information on accessing WD support, literature, and the company's complete product lineup.