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Silver 2.5 inch SATA hard drive with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL ST9500423AS 500GB 7200RPM 16MB 2.5in SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-NSP2-VNXNA

A 500 GB 2.5-inch SATA hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 16 MB cache for laptop upgrades

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates file access
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read operations
  • 5 inch SATA form factor fits laptop bays
  • 0 pound weight keeps portable systems light

Dell 2.5-inch SATA 500 GB drive

The Dell ST9500423AS is a new 500 GB internal hard drive with a 2.5-inch form factor, 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 16 MB cache. It connects through a SATA 3 Gb/s interface and is intended for laptop or small-form-factor desktop installations where a 2.5-inch drive bay is available.

Suits laptops needing 7200 RPM storage

This drive suits users who want a 7200 RPM mechanical drive in a 2.5-inch SATA package for a laptop or compact desktop. It is not for buyers who need more storage capacity, a 6 Gb/s SATA link, a 3.5-inch form factor, or solid-state performance.

SATA 3 Gb/s interface decides fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the SATA 3 Gb/s interface combined with the 2.5-inch physical size. Verify that the host system provides a matching SATA data and power connection and a 2.5-inch drive bay before purchase.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates file access
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read operations
  • 5 inch SATA form factor fits laptop bays
  • 0 pound weight keeps portable systems light

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How does the 7200RPM speed affect performance inside a laptop?

The 7200RPM spindle delivers quicker data access than slower laptop drives, reducing boot and application load times within the limits of the SATA 3Gb/s interface.

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

The SATA 3Gb/s link caps maximum transfer rates at 3Gb/s, so sustained reads and writes cannot exceed that bandwidth regardless of the drive's 7200RPM speed.

Will the 2.5in form factor fit my laptop's drive bay?

The drive uses the standard 2.5in dimensions and SATA connectors, so it fits any laptop bay designed for a 2.5in SATA hard drive.

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