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Silver 2.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with circuit board visible

HGST

HGST Travelstar 7K500 HTS725032A9A364 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-6RTB-QHTNE

A 2.5-inch laptop drive with 320 GB capacity, 7200 RPM speed and 16 MB cache over SATA 3.0 Gb/s

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Capacity320GB
  • Cache16MB
  • Average Seek Time12ms
  • Average Latency4.2ms
  • 7200 RPM speeds up application and boot times
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst workloads for snappier response
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits most laptop drive bays
  • Thermal Fly-height Control and TrueTrack protect data under shock and vibration
  • 8 W active power extends notebook battery life

Travelstar 7K500 320GB laptop drive

The HGST Travelstar 7K500 is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive built for laptops that still rely on a SATA 3.0Gb/s connection. It suits users replacing a failed drive or upgrading an older notebook where solid-state storage is not required. The bare-drive packaging means no mounting hardware or cables are included, so buyers must reuse existing brackets. It is not for systems that only accept M.2 or PCIe storage.

320GB capacity and 7200 RPM performance

The drive provides 320GB of storage with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 16MB cache, delivering average seek time of 12ms and average latency of 4.2ms. This combination handles everyday applications, document libraries and moderate media collections without bottlenecking the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. Very large game installs or video projects will exceed the available space, and sustained transfer rates are limited by the mechanical design.

Fifth-generation reliability features

Thermal Fly-height Control maintains consistent head-to-media spacing for a better soft error rate, while TrueTrack technology preserves tracking accuracy during shock or vibration. The drive draws 1.8W during read or write operations and only 0.2W in standby, helping extend battery life during unplugged use. Acoustics are described as nearly inaudible, so the upgrade does not add noticeable noise to a quiet laptop.

Highlights

  • 7200 RPM speeds up application and boot times
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst workloads for snappier response
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits most laptop drive bays
  • Thermal Fly-height Control and TrueTrack protect data under shock and vibration
  • 8 W active power extends notebook battery life

Specifications

BrandHitachi GST
SeriesTravelstar 7K500
ModelHTS725032A9A364
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity320GB
Cache16MB
Average Seek Time12ms
Average Latency4.2ms
RPM7200 RPM
FeaturesProven fifth-generation technolog
Thermal Fly-height Control (TFC) - Better soft error rate for improved reliability
TrueTrack technology - Tracking accuracy in high shock or vibration environments
1.8W read/write power and 0.2W standby power - Long battery life for more "unplugged" notebook time
Quiet acoustics - Nearly inaudible operation
Form Factor2.5"

Questions about this item

Will the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface on this 2.5" drive work with my older laptop that only supports SATA 1.5Gb/s?

Yes, the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s controllers, so the drive will function at the slower speed.

How can I confirm the 7200 RPM spindle speed and 16MB cache are active after installation?

Check the drive model HTS725032A9A364 in your BIOS or use a system information tool to verify the reported RPM and cache size.

Since the packaging is listed as Bare Drive, does the box include mounting screws or a SATA cable?

No, a bare drive includes only the hard drive itself; mounting screws and SATA data cables must be purchased separately.

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