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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with circuit board visible

HGST

HGST 0F10381 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-AENS-39CYW MPN 0F10381

500 GB 3.5" desktop drive spins at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache over SATA 3.0 Gb/s

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Capacity500GB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache16MB
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • Fast desktop performance from 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst workloads and file transfers
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor fits regular internal drive bays

500 GB 7200 RPM desktop drive

The HGST HDS721050CLA362 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with 500 GB capacity. It spins at 7200 RPM and includes a 16 MB cache. The SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects directly to standard desktop motherboards.

Suits general storage upgrades.

This drive suits users adding bulk storage for documents, media or backups on a desktop PC. Builders needing faster boot times or application loading should consider solid-state alternatives. Laptop or small-form-factor systems cannot accommodate the 3.5-inch form factor.

Bare drive with three-year warranty

The unit ships as a bare drive without cables, brackets or mounting screws. A three-year limited manufacturer warranty covers the hardware. No software utilities or installation media are included in the package.

Highlights

  • Fast desktop performance from 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst workloads and file transfers
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor fits regular internal drive bays

Specifications

BrandHGST
ModelHDS721050CLA362 (0F10381)
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity500GB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache16MB
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What motherboard connector do I need to attach the 0F10381 drive?

The drive uses a standard SATA 3.0Gb/s data connector and a SATA power connector from your power supply.

Will the HDS721050CLA362 work if I keep an older SATA 1.5Gb/s controller in the same system?

Yes, the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible and will negotiate the slower link speed automatically.

How can I verify the 7200 RPM mechanism is running after installation?

Listen for the characteristic spin-up sound and confirm the drive appears at 500GB with a 7200 RPM rating in BIOS or disk management.

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