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Silver 2.5 inch SATA hard drive with label visible

HGST

HGST HTS542525K9SA00 250GB 5400RPM 1.5Gbps 2.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-6G4N-5X932

Stores 250GB on a 2.5 inch SATA drive spinning at 5400RPM with an 8MB buffer

  • 250 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances quiet operation with steady throughput
  • 5 Gb/s SATA interface connects to legacy and current motherboards
  • 8 MB cache smooths burst read and write activity
  • 5 inch form factor fits laptops and compact desktop bays

HGST 250GB 2.5" SATA 1.5Gb/s HDD

This HGST HTS542525K9SA00 is a 250GB 2.5 inch internal hard drive with a 5400RPM spindle speed and a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. It includes an 8MB buffer and is supplied in new condition for desktop or laptop storage upgrades.

Ideal for legacy SATA 1.5Gb/s systems

The drive suits older laptops, small form factor desktops or external enclosures that only support the first-generation SATA link speed. It will not meet the needs of users who require higher throughput or larger capacities for modern workloads.

SATA 1.5Gb/s interface speed

The 1.5Gb/s SATA interface is the decisive specification; it determines whether the drive can be used in a given host. Systems limited to this link speed will operate at the drive's native rate, while newer controllers will negotiate down to it.

Highlights

  • 250 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances quiet operation with steady throughput
  • 5 Gb/s SATA interface connects to legacy and current motherboards
  • 8 MB cache smooths burst read and write activity
  • 5 inch form factor fits laptops and compact desktop bays

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What real-world transfer ceiling does the 1.5Gb/s SATA link impose?

The 1.5Gb/s SATA interface caps the maximum theoretical throughput at 1.5Gb/s, so sustained read or write speeds cannot exceed that limit.

What physical clearance does the 2.5-inch form factor require?

The drive fits a standard 2.5-inch bay or caddy and uses the regular SATA data and power connectors found on laptops and desktop drive trays.

How is the drive installed, and which step is often missed?

Connect the SATA data cable and the SATA power cable, secure the drive in the bay with screws, then initialise and format the new volume in the operating system so it becomes usable.

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