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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit

HGST

HGST Deskstar P7K500 500GB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s 8MB hdp725050gla380

SKU CH-CCZW-ZN4YW

A 500 GB, 7200 RPM desktop hard drive with 8 MB cache and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Capacity500GB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache8MB
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • 8 MB cache buffers frequent read requests
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop ports
  • 5 inch form factor fits regular drive bays

Deskstar P7K500 500 GB desktop drive

The HGST Deskstar P7K500 is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive with a 500 GB capacity and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It connects through a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface and includes an 8 MB cache. The bare-drive packaging suits system integrators and upgraders who need primary storage for a desktop PC.

Thermals noise and power draw

At 7200 RPM the drive generates typical mechanical noise and heat levels for a desktop-class SATA hard drive. Power consumption follows standard 3.5 inch hard drive profiles during normal read and write activity. The SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface does not introduce additional thermal load beyond the drive itself.

Sustained load behaviour

Under continuous workloads the 7200 RPM motor maintains consistent rotational speed while the 8 MB cache buffers repeated requests. The SATA 3.0 Gb/s link caps maximum throughput to the interface specification. Buyers who need higher sustained transfer rates or larger capacities should consider drives with faster interfaces or greater storage space.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • 8 MB cache buffers frequent read requests
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop ports
  • 5 inch form factor fits regular drive bays

Specifications

BrandHitachi GST
SeriesDeskstar P7K500
Modelhdp725050gla380
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity500GB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache8MB
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5" SATA drive in my desktop and what step do people miss?

Mount the drive in a 3.5 inch bay, connect the SATA data cable to a 3.0Gb/s port and attach a SATA power connector; the step often missed is setting the motherboard SATA mode to AHCI before installing the operating system.

What maintenance or replacement will the hdp725050gla380 need later?

No routine maintenance is required; keep the system dust-free so the 7200 RPM motor stays cool, and plan to replace the drive if SMART attributes show reallocated sectors or if the 500GB capacity no longer meets your needs.

What limit appears first during sustained transfers on this Deskstar P7K500?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface is the first bottleneck during long sequential reads or writes, capping real-world throughput below the 7200 RPM platters' potential.

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