Description
🖴 Western Digital WD Caviar SE 250 GB — Internal IDE/PATA Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive 🖥️
IDE Interface • 7200 RPM • 8 MB Cache • New — Old stock never used
✅ Product condition: NEW — Old stock never used, in original packaging or antistatic protected. The drive has never been put into service.
📦 Description
Looking for an IDE/PATA hard drive to restore a vintage PC, maintain an industrial system, or replace a failing drive on an older machine? The Western Digital WD2500JB-00REA0 is the ideal solution. This 3.5-inch hard drive from the WD Caviar SE Special Edition range offers a capacity of 250 GB with an Ultra ATA/100 (EIDE) interface, a rotation speed of 7200 rpm, and an 8 MB cache.
This model is particularly suited for older generation desktop PC setups, industrial workstations, CNC machines, digital video recorders (DVR/NVR), and any equipment requiring a 40-pin IDE interface. Its ball bearing motor and low noise level make it a reliable choice for applications requiring continuous operation.
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🔧 Technical Specifications
🏷️ MODEL
WD2500JB-00REA0
💾 CAPACITY
250 GB (250,059 MB formatted)
🔌 INTERFACE
IDE/EIDE Ultra ATA/100 40 pins
⚙️ ROTATION SPEED
7,200 rpm
🗄️ CACHE
8 MB
📐 FORM FACTOR
3.5 inches (height 25.4 mm)
⏱️ ACCESS TIME
8.9 ms (read), 10.9 ms (write)
🚀 TRANSFER
100 MB/s (buffer → host)
💿 PLATTERS / HEADS
3 platters / 6 heads
⚡ AVG LATENCY
4.2 ms
⚖️ WEIGHT
≈ 816 g (1.8 lb)
🏭 RANGE
WD Caviar SE Special Edition
🌟 Why Buy From Us?
- >✅ 30-day warranty — Returns accepted without question in case of problem >📦 Secure and fast shipping with carrier tracking number provided upon shipment >🧾 Professional invoice with 0% VAT in paper format included in each package >🔒 Reinforced antistatic packaging to protect sensitive electronics during transport
⚠️ Warning: We are not responsible for issues related to software compatibility, drivers, or operating systems. We do not provide technical support. Compatibility with your system must be verified before purchase.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🔌 Is this hard drive compatible with my PC?
The WD2500JB uses an IDE/EIDE Ultra ATA/100 interface with a 40-pin connector. It is compatible with all desktop PCs, industrial computers, and NVR/DVRs equipped with an IDE/PATA port. It is not SATA compatible. If your motherboard no longer has an IDE port, you can use an IDE to USB or IDE to SATA adapter.
💡 Is the drive really new? Can it be trusted?
Yes, this is unused old stock (new old stock / NOS). This hard drive has never been put into service. It’s the ideal solution to replace a failing drive on a machine where you want to preserve the original IDE interface without modifying the setup.
🖥️ Which operating systems recognize this drive?
The WD Caviar SE WD2500JB is natively recognized by Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, as well as by Linux and most embedded systems. On newer OS versions, it will function like any internal HDD. However, we do not provide any technical support or drivers.
🏭 What industrial or professional applications is this drive suitable for?
This 3.5-inch IDE PATA HDD hard drive is perfectly suited for CNC machines, industrial controllers, DVR recorders, POS cash register systems, medical equipment, and any professional device using an Ultra ATA/100 interface. New stock of this type of drive is becoming rare on the market.
📦 How is the hard drive packaged for shipping?
Each hard drive is shipped in anti-static packaging (ESD bag) and protected by rigid foam padding inside a reinforced box. We take all necessary precautions to avoid shocks and electrostatic discharges during transport. A carrier tracking number is provided as soon as the item is shipped.
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