WD AV™
Digital Video Drives
WD AV 2.5-inch (formerly WD AV-25) hard drives are optimized with SilkStream™ technology to capture data from up to 12 simultaneous HD video streams. With 24x7 operation, low temperature, and best-in-class reliability, WD AV 2.5-inch hard drives are ideal for DVR/PVR, IPTV and digital video surveillance applications requiring smaller form factor hard drives. 3-year limited warranty.
INTERFACE |
FORM FACTOR |
HEIGHT |
ROTATIONAL SPEED |
CAPACITIES |
SATA 3 Gb/s |
2.5-inch |
7.0 mm to 9.5 mm |
5400 RPM |
160 GB to 1 TB |
MODEL NUMBERS
WD10JUCT WD3200BUCT
WD5000LUCT WD2500BUCT
WD5000BUCT WD1600BUCT
Product Features
24x7 reliability
These drives are designed to last in high temperature alwayson streaming digital audio/video
environments such as PVR, DVR and IPTV systems.
Advanced Format technology
Leading edge technology delivers improved video quality and AV performance through enhanced error correction capability.
SilkStream
Optimized for smooth, continuous digital video playback of up to 12 simultaneous HD streams. SilkStream is compatible with the ATA streaming command set so CE customers can use standard streaming management and error recovery options.
Ultra-cool operation
A cool drive is a more reliable drive. WD continues to develop new and innovative ways to keep drives cool while they are operating.
Low power consumption
The drive draws less than 2 Watts while operating and a mere 4.75 Watts during spin up.
Preemptive Wear Leveling (PWL)
The drive arm frequently sweeps across the disk to reduce uneven wear on the drive surface common to audio video streaming applications.
Quiet
Noise levels have been minimized to less than one sone* - virtually below the threshold of human hearing.
* A sone is a subjective unit of loudness as perceived by a person with normal hearing.
Applications
Set-top boxes (PVR, DVR and IPTV), and digital video surveillance.
The WD Advantage
WD puts our products through extensive Functional Integrity Testing (F.I.T.) prior to any product launch. This testing ensures our products consistently meet the highest quality and reliability standards of the WD brand. WD also has a detailed Knowledge Base with more than 1,000 helpful articles as well as helpful software and utilities. Our customer support lines have longer operational hours to ensure you get the help you need when you need it. Our toll-free customer support lines are here to help or you can access our WD Support site for additional details.