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Silver 3.5-inch SATA hard drive bare unit

DELL

DELL 500GB 7200RPM 64MB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-B842-CTZ7F

A 500 GB 3.5-inch SATA desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 64 MB cache

  • 500 GB capacity stores large datasets and media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates file access and boot times
  • 64 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface integrates with standard desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor fits regular drive bays

Dell 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive

This new Dell enterprise hard drive provides 500 GB of storage in a 3.5 inch form factor. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 64 MB cache and connects via a SATA 3 Gb/s interface. The unit is supplied as a bare drive only.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This drive fits servers or desktops that accept 3.5 inch SATA drives and need 7200 RPM performance. Buyers who want more storage, faster 6 Gb/s SATA speeds, or a 2.5 inch form factor should look at other models.

Deciding specification

The SATA 3 Gb/s interface is the key specification that determines whether this drive matches your system. Verify that your backplane or motherboard supports this exact interface before purchase.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large datasets and media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates file access and boot times
  • 64 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface integrates with standard desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor fits regular drive bays

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the SATA 3 Gb/s interface cap in practice?

The SATA 3 Gb/s interface provides a theoretical maximum of 3 Gb/s; real-world throughput depends on the host controller and drive firmware.

What physical space and mounting does the 3.5-inch drive require?

It fits a standard 3.5-inch drive bay with side or bottom screw holes and needs both a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector.

How is the bare drive installed, and what step is often missed?

Secure the drive in the bay, attach the SATA data and power cables, then initialise and format the volume in the OS before use.

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