Digital Trends

The WD Raptor is a new class of hard drive that matches SCSI performance and reliability and provides simplified connectivity, all at 30 percent less cost than Parallel SCSI drives. Built for speed, the WD Raptor has 10,000 RPM rotational disk speed and 5.2 ms average data seek times. Built for reliability, it has a rugged, enterprise-class mechanical platform with high-end bearings and actuator. Built to last, this Enterprise SATA (ESATA) hard drive is made for years of high-performance operation around the clock. MTBF has been calculated at 1.2 million hours. Built with a backing, WD Raptor ESATA hard drives carry Western Digital's five-year warranty. Built for value, WD Raptor is priced nearly a third lower than Parallel SCSI enterprise hard drives.