How to get info on WDC WD20EARS-22MVWB0

[Muse]

I used freeware utility HDDScan to get the model number of the HD inside my new WD Elements 2TB USB HD (it's in the topic title). How do I get specific info such as 7200 vs 5400, Green/Black, and etc.? A search at WDC's website has zero hits, Google search hasn't been fruitful.

 

[Zargon]

WD20EARS is the 2tb green.

 

[Muse]

WD20EARS is the 2tb green.

So are the other digits insignificant?

 

[Zargon]

I think so, but I can't be 100% sure.

the current blacks are WD2002FAEX, and the blues dont go to 2TB.

and the re4's are WD2003FYYS

 

[ElFenix]

So are the other digits insignificant?

probably a serial

 

[Auric]

It's the firmware which generally designates the specific model since rarely changed without hardware changes.

 

[Muse]

probably a serial

It's not the SN. It's part of the model number. I think there are iterations on the 2TB WD green drive, maybe not many.

 

[beginner99]

It's not the SN. It's part of the model number. I think there are iterations on the 2TB WD green drive, maybe not many.

Yes WD20EARS is 2 TB green drive. There are versions with 3 (new) and 4 (old) platters.
Teh ones with 3 are supposedly faster. However since it's a USB drive it won't matter anyway.

 

[Muse]

Yes WD20EARS is 2 TB green drive. There are versions with 3 (new) and 4 (old) platters.
Teh ones with 3 are supposedly faster. However since it's a USB drive it won't matter anyway.

I think I heard that the 3 platter drives are more reliable. When I got my first, I checked to see that it was 3 platter and was pleased. ATM, I don't have a machine that will run a 2TB drive, so I'm limited to USB storage for large drives. My desktop motherboards are pretty old.