[ INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT // HARD DISK DRIVES ]
Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX
WD Black, 1 TB SATA desktop model. This record describes this exact catalog identity; related capacities, interface variants, suffixes, and revisions may have different properties.
IDENTIFICATION: Compare the complete model and suffix on the label with the manufacturer document and actual drive inquiry. Family-level values do not describe every revision or the condition of a particular unit.
Part specifications
| Catalog subcategory | SATA desktop drives |
|---|---|
| Catalog identity | Western Digital Caviar Black WD1002FAEX |
| Product family | WD Black, 1 TB SATA desktop model |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch desktop; exact external dimensions are not inferred from this class. |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s. |
| Capacity / performance / sectors | 1 TB; 7200 RPM; 64 MB cache, per WD Black model documentation. This is the WD1002FAEX SATA model; not every Black-generation SKU shares the same interface or cache. |
| Compatibility | Use a SATA host and verify host firmware/OS capacity support. SATA connectors do not imply equivalent performance or support for every protocol. |
Handling, service & preservation
- Record complete suffix and firmware. Use vibration-safe mounting, keep backups independent, and do not open outside a suitable clean environment.
- Before service, photograph the label, connectors, board markings, firmware/model identity, and installed carrier; note condition and any prior repair.
- Never open a hard disk outside a qualified clean environment. Mechanical shocks, contamination, and uncontrolled power cycling can worsen failure.
- For preservation, make independent verified copies and record checksums and read errors; SMART or self-test results are useful evidence but do not guarantee future reliability.
Model-specific source
- Western Digital WD Black desktop HDD datasheet (manufacturer PDF; includes WD1002FAEX)Western Digital family sheet includes model numbers and distinguishes WD1002FAEX specifications.
Values above are limited to the cited exact-model or clearly identified model-family document. Record the document revision with any collection measurements.