Power
| Power consumption (read) |
2.5 W |
| Power consumption (write) |
2.5 W |
| Power consumption (idle) |
0.85 W |
Hard drive
| Drive ready time |
4 s |
| Hard drive capacity |
250 GB |
| Hard drive speed |
5400 RPM |
| Hard drive interface |
Serial ATA II |
| Hard drive size |
2.5 " |
| Drive device, buffer size |
16 MB |
Operational conditions
| Operating shock |
350 G |
| Non-operating shock |
1000 G |
AV-25 250GB, 6.35 cm (2.5 ") , SATA II, 16MB Cache, 5400rpm, 50pcs
24x7 reliability
These drives are designed to last in always-on streaming digital audio/video environments such as DVR/PVR, digital video surveillance and other demanding multimedia applications.
Advanced format (Af)
Technology being adopted by WD and other drive manufacturers as one of multiple ways to ontinue growing hard drive capacities. AF is a more efficient media format that enables increased areal densities.
SilkStream™ technology
Optimized for smooth, continuous digital video playback of up to five simultaneous HD streams. SilkStream is compatible with the ATA streaming command set so AV customers can use standard streaming management and error recovery options.
Ultra-cool operation
A cool drive is a more reliable drive. WD continues to develop new and innovative ways to keep drives cool while they are operating.
Quiet
Noise levels have been minimized to less than one sone* - virtually below the threshold of human hearing. low power consumptionThe drive draws less than 2 watts while operating and a mere 4.75 watts during spin up.
1 million hours mtBf
Best-in-class reliability for small form-factor AV storage.**
Preemptive Wear leveling (PWl)
The drive arm frequently sweeps across the disk to reduce uneven wear on the drive surface common to au
