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A silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive mounted in a black Dell R-series tray

DELL

DELL ST500NM0011 500GB 7200RPM 64MB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive with tray

SKU CH-3SJR-DG28A

500 GB 3.5-inch SATA desktop drive with 7200 RPM speed and 64 MB cache, supplied new with an R-series tray

  • 500 GB capacity stores large datasets and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick data access
  • 64 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop and server boards
  • Includes R Series tray for direct 3.5" bay installation

Dell Constellation ES 500 GB SATA drive

The Dell Constellation ES ST500NM0011 is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive with a 500 GB capacity. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SATA 6 Gb/s interface with a 64 MB cache. The unit ships with an R Series tray for direct mounting in compatible Dell server or workstation bays.

Suited for storage expansion in Dell R Series

This drive fits administrators adding nearline capacity to Dell PowerEdge or Precision platforms that accept 3.5 inch SATA drives with the supplied caddy. It is not for builders who need a second drive bay but lack the proprietary tray, nor for users who require higher throughput than a single mechanical spindle can deliver.

Sustained workload behaviour

Under continuous read or write activity the 7200 RPM platters and 64 MB buffer maintain steady transfer rates within the SATA 6 Gb/s link limit. The enterprise-class Constellation ES firmware manages thermal output during extended operations, so performance remains consistent without the sharp throttling seen in consumer desktop drives under similar loads.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large datasets and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick data access
  • 64 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop and server boards
  • Includes R Series tray for direct 3.5" bay installation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What type of SATA port does my motherboard need for the 6Gb/s interface on this ST500NM0011 drive?

Any standard SATA port works; the drive will negotiate the fastest speed the port supports.

Can I use the included R Series tray in a chassis that only accepts standard 3.5-inch screw mounts?

Yes, the tray matches ordinary 3.5-inch drive bays and secures with regular mounting screws.

How can I verify the 7200RPM spindle speed and 64MB cache are active after installation?

Check the drive details in Device Manager or run a SMART utility; both will report the rated speed and cache size.

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