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WD AV-GP 500GB 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - IntelliPower, Low Power

Disk; Disc; Storage; Gigabyte; Internal;, WD5000AVDS

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Description

The WD AV-GP 500GB 3.5" internal hard drive is built for devices that run nonstop. Powered by IntelliPower technology, it balances spin speed, transfer rate and caching to give solid performance while using up to 40% less energy than typical drives. Lower power consumption means less heat, quieter operation and longer component life, which is essential for PVRs, DVRs, set-top boxes and surveillance recorders that stay on 24 hours a day. With a 1 million hour MTBF, the drive offers best-in-class reliability for mainstream AV storage. SilkStream optimization lets you stream up to twelve HD video streams smoothly, so playback never stutters even during heavy use. Whether you are building a home media server or upgrading a security system, the AV-GP delivers the capacity you need without sacrificing stability or adding excess noise. Choose the WD AV-GP for dependable, energy-efficient storage that keeps your video content ready to play at any time.

Key Features

24x7 reliability: Engineered to operate continuously in high-temperature audio/video environments, ensuring your recordings stay safe and accessible around the clock.

Reduced power consumption: Consumes up to 40% less energy, producing less heat and extending the lifespan of both the drive and the host device.

SilkStream technology: Optimized for smooth playback of up to twelve simultaneous HD video streams, eliminating stutter during heavy streaming sessions.

IntelliPower balance: Fine-tuned spin speed, transfer rate and caching deliver solid performance while keeping power usage low.

1 million hour MTBF: Provides best-in-class reliability for mainstream 3.5" AV storage, giving you confidence in long-term data integrity.

Product Specifications

Brand
WD
Colour
Disk; Disc; Storage; Gigabyte; Internal;
Size
3.5
Format
Personal Computers
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
17 October 2011
Listed Since
05 March 2010

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