Technical Data: Western Digital Raptor
Clearly recognizable are the cooling fins on the side of the drive. These are featured in all high-speed SCSI models, where they permit increased heat dissipation due to the enlarged surface area.
| Model | WD360 | Maxtor Atlas 10K.4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 36.7 GB | 36.7 GB
73.4 GB 146.8 GB |
| Rotation speed | 10,000 U/Min | 10,000 U/Min |
| Seek time | 5.2 ms | 4.3 ms |
| Interface | Serial ATA | Ultra320 SCSI |
| Cache memory | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Error rate | < 1 bei 1015 Bit | < 1 bei 1015 Bit |
| Start-Stop cycles | > 20,000 | ? |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
Unmistakably Western Digital: experts will recognize the sticker with the company logo and type designation using the known nomenclature.
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