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If you’ve been looking for the ideal data storage hard drive for your family and business computing needs, consider choosing the Western Digital WDC WD2001FASS-00U0B0 Caviar Black 2TB HDD SATA II internal hard disk drive. It has an impressive combination of speed and low power usage. This versatile drive works in both Mac and PC computers that accept 3.5-inch form factor SATA II drives, and it is designated for use on desktop computers. The Caviar Black 2TB drive is ideal for powerful programs, such as multimedia and video/photo editing, and high performance gaming desktops. This Western Digital WD2001FASS-00U0B0 Caviar Black SATA II hard drive offers a massive 2TB capacity, meaning you have plenty of room for your photos, videos, and music. Its lightning fast and efficient 6 Gb/s SATA II interface speed matches the demands of most programs, and it has a Serial ATA-300 interface. With a huge dual processor 64MB cache buffer size, 4.2ms (nominal) average latency, and a highly efficient 7200 RPM motor, you enjoy faster speeds and increased battery life. Expect a respectable external data transfer rate of 300 Mbps and an internal data transfer rate of 138 Mbit/sec. This drive employs Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot-pluggable point-to-point connections for flexible and quick performance. It also has a feature called StableTrac, which helps the hard drive perform more efficiently by reducing vibration. Western Digital provides you with reliable and durable drives in the Caviar Black HDD model line. To start, they build sturdy hardware components, such as using a rigid stainless steel top, which makes it about 1.5 times more durable than average drives. They have also implemented the industry-leading ShockGuard technology, which protects the drive’s mechanics and platter surfaces from impact vibration. Additionally, a two-actuator head positioning system provides better positional accuracy over the data tracks. Finally, this storage device provides better protection for your files through a feature called Data Lifeguard, which utilizes no-touch ramp load technology. The drive has a quick seek time (8.9ms average), which improves battery consumption as well. With its long-term reliability, durability, speed, and broad compatibility, the Western Digital WD2001FASS-00U0B0 Caviar Black SATA II hard drive will please even the most demanding system needs. This Western Digital WDC WD2001FASS-00U0B0 Caviar Black 2TB HDD internal hard drive provides the best performance if kept between 32 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit with a humidity range between 5 and 95 percent. It is compliant with S.M.A.R.T. standards. Actual dimensions of the Caviar Black drives are 1 inch high by 4 inches wide by 5.8 inches deep with a weight of 1.66 pounds.