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Western Digital Raptor WD740GD
10,000 RPM SATA HDD, 2003 generation. This entry records a distinct product or well-defined family; differences among revisions and similarly named models are called out below.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Match the full model/part number, revision, and region to the item label and its manufacturer documentation. Where a family has multiple revisions, specifications below are not universal across the family.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged part | Western Digital Raptor WD740GD |
|---|---|
| Era / family | 10,000 RPM SATA HDD, 2003 generation |
| Key specifications | 74 GB; 3.5-inch; SATA 1.5 Gb/s; 10,000 RPM; 8 MB cache for WD740GD model. |
| Interface / fit | SATA data/power; older SATA controller and firmware may affect performance/boot; advanced-age drive needs health check. |
| Variants / identification | WD740GD suffix and Raptor family revisions matter; VelociRaptor is a later distinct product line. |
| Archive record | Record full part number, hardware revision, serial/date code, firmware/BIOS, accessories, physical condition, and the documentation revision used for verification. |
Compatibility and handling
- Confirm the complete part number, connector signal/pinout, supported host, dimensions, power, firmware and operating-system requirements before use.
- Inspect for corrosion, cracked parts, bent pins, damaged insulation, failing bearings, leaking cells, or prior repair. Avoid powering unidentified or damaged hardware.
- For compatibility claims, cite a specific manual, CPU support list, interface standard, or tested host configuration; physical fit alone is insufficient.
- Record measurements with the test setup and instrument conditions; distinguish vendor maximums from measured or sustained results.
Model notes
SATA data/power; older SATA controller and firmware may affect performance/boot; advanced-age drive needs health check.
WD740GD suffix and Raptor family revisions matter; VelociRaptor is a later distinct product line.
Sources & further reading
- Manufacturer / standards documentation — Western Digital Raptor WD740GDReference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.
- Manufacturer / standards documentation — Western Digital Raptor WD740GDReference supplied for this specific model or standards family; verify full revision against the nameplate/manual.
Source links may describe a product family, not the exact board revision or region. The full model-specific manual/specification takes precedence.