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Silver 2.5 inch SATA hard drive with circuit board visible

HGST

HGST HTS545025B9A300 250GB 5400RPM 8MB 2.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-FGM8-QADTR

A 250 GB 2.5-inch SATA laptop hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache

  • 250 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 8 MB cache accelerates frequent data access
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances speed and quiet operation
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface connects to most laptops
  • Halogen-free design reduces environmental impact

250 GB travel drive for older laptops

This 2.5-inch SATA hard drive offers 250 GB of storage and spins at 5400 RPM with an 8 MB buffer. It fits legacy notebooks and external enclosures that use the 3 Gb/s SATA interface. The halogen-free design keeps power draw low for mobile use. Condition is new.

Capacity and headroom for light workloads

The 250 GB platter handles documents, music libraries and modest photo collections without filling quickly. The 5400 RPM spindle and 8 MB cache deliver enough throughput for everyday office tasks and media playback. Large video projects or modern game installs will run out of space and speed before the drive does.

SATA 3 Gb/s interface limits

The drive connects over a SATA 3 Gb/s link, capping real-world transfer rates well below modern SSD performance. Sequential reads and writes top out at the bus ceiling, so boot times and application launches stay slow. Systems that only support SATA 1.5 Gb/s will further reduce available bandwidth.

Highlights

  • 250 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 8 MB cache accelerates frequent data access
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances speed and quiet operation
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface connects to most laptops
  • Halogen-free design reduces environmental impact

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will this 2.5" SATA 3Gb/s drive work in an older laptop that only supports SATA 1.5Gb/s?

Yes, the SATA 3Gb/s interface is backward compatible with 1.5Gb/s ports. The drive will operate at the slower speed but function normally.

How can I verify the 5400RPM drive is healthy after installation?

Run the manufacturer's diagnostic tool or a SMART utility. Check that the drive reports 250GB capacity, 8MB cache and shows no reallocated or pending sectors.

Does the box include a mounting bracket or SATA cable for a desktop PC?

The drive is supplied as a bare 2.5-inch unit. You will need a 2.5" to 3.5" adapter bracket and a standard SATA data cable for desktop installation.

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