Killer Speed Built on the performance bloodlines of WD Raptor, the WD VelociRaptor 10,000 RPM drive offers mind-bending speed with its SATA 3 Gb/s interface and 16 MB cache. It is 35% faster than the previous generation WD Raptor drives and outperforms all other competitors in the field. Rock-Solid Reliability Designed and manufactured to mission-critical enterprise-class standards, the WD VelociRaptor provides unparalleled reliability in high duty cycle environments. With an impressive 1.4 million hours MTBF, it has the highest available reliability rating for a high capacity SATA drive. Double the Capacity State-of-the-art technology allows the WD VelociRaptor to pack twice the capacity per disk compared to its predecessor, resulting in up to 300 GB of high-performance storage space in this enterprise-class 2.5-inch drive. Ultra-Cool Operation The WD VelociRaptor consumes 35% less power than the previous generation WD Raptor, making it not only faster but also more energy efficient. IcePack Mounting Frame The 2.5-inch WD VelociRaptor comes enclosed in a backplane-ready 3.5-inch enterprise-class mounting frame with a built-in heat sink. This keeps the drive extra cool when installed in high-performance desktop chassis. Rotary Acceleration Feed Forward (RAFF) This technology optimizes operation and performance when the drives are used in vibration-prone, multi-drive chassis. NoTouch Ramp Load Technology The WD VelociRaptor features NoTouch ramp load technology, ensuring that the recording head never touches the disk media. This results in significantly less wear to the recording head and media, as well as better drive protection during transit.
