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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch SATA hard drive with label showing model HTS727550A9E364

HGST

HGST HTS727550A9E364 500GB 7200RPM 16MB 2.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-CV8R-FDASY

500 GB 2.5-inch SATA internal hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 16 MB cache

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed provides quick file retrieval
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • 5 inch SATA form factor fits laptops and compact desktops
  • 3 Gb/s interface supports reliable data transfer

500 GB 2.5″ SATA drive for laptops

This 500 GB HGST drive spins at 7 200 RPM and connects through a SATA 3 Gb/s interface. It is built for 2.5″ bays in laptops or small-form-factor desktops that need a mechanical drive with a 16 MB cache. The unit is supplied new.

Straightforward 2.5″ SATA installation

The drive fits any standard 2.5″ SATA tray or caddy and uses the common 7-pin data plus 15-pin power connectors. No special drivers are required; the operating system detects it as a basic SATA block device. Problems usually appear when a system BIOS is set to RAID or IDE mode instead of AHCI, or when the SATA cable is not fully seated.

Limited by the SATA 3 Gb/s link

The 3 Gb/s interface caps sequential throughput well below what a 7 200 RPM mechanism could deliver on a faster bus. Random I/O performance is constrained by the mechanical latency and the modest 16 MB buffer. The drive is unsuitable for workloads that demand sustained high bandwidth or very low access times.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed provides quick file retrieval
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • 5 inch SATA form factor fits laptops and compact desktops
  • 3 Gb/s interface supports reliable data transfer

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the HTS727550A9E364 is running at 7200RPM after installation?

Use a SMART monitoring tool such as CrystalDiskInfo or the drive manufacturer's utility; the reported rotational speed should read 7200RPM.

What comes in the box with the HTS727550A9E364 and what must I buy separately?

The drive itself is supplied; you will need a 2.5" SATA data cable and a SATA power connector if your system does not already include them.

Which capacity of the HTS727550A9E364 should I choose for a laptop upgrade?

This model is offered in a single 500GB capacity, so that is the only option to select.

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