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Silver 2.5 inch SATA hard drive bare circuit board visible

HGST

HGST Travelstar Z5K500 HTS545050A7E362 500GB 5400RPM 3Gbps 16MB 2.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-D7XT-Y5AN6

A 500 GB, 5400 RPM SATA laptop drive with 16 MB cache and 3 Gb/s interface

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances speed and quiet operation
  • 16 MB cache accelerates frequent file access
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop bays
  • 5 inch form factor suits slim notebook upgrades

500 GB SATA laptop drive

The HGST Travelstar Z5K500 is a 2.5 inch internal hard drive with a 500 GB capacity and a 5400 RPM spindle speed. It connects through a SATA 3 Gb/s interface and includes a 16 MB cache buffer. The drive is supplied new as a bare unit without cables or mounting brackets. It suits users replacing a failed laptop drive or adding secondary storage to a compatible bay.

Check your bay and interface

Verify that the target system accepts a 2.5 inch SATA drive and provides a standard SATA data and power connector. The 3 Gb/s link speed will operate on faster SATA ports but will not exceed its rated throughput. Confirm the physical thickness matches the device's drive bay, as some ultra-thin laptops require slimmer modules. No mounting hardware is included with the bare drive.

Bare drive handling and daily use

The bare drive weighs 1.0 pound and arrives without protective packaging beyond the anti-static bag, so handle it by the edges to avoid damaging the printed circuit board. The standard SATA connectors allow straightforward installation in any compatible laptop or external enclosure. Once fitted, the 5400 RPM mechanism delivers quiet operation suitable for everyday computing tasks.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances speed and quiet operation
  • 16 MB cache accelerates frequent file access
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop bays
  • 5 inch form factor suits slim notebook upgrades

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the HTS545050A7E362 and what must I buy separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare unit only; no cables, brackets, screws or software are included, so you will need a SATA data cable and a SATA power connection from your system.

How do I decide between the 500GB Travelstar Z5K500 and other capacities in this series?

This model provides 500GB of storage; choose it when that capacity meets your needs, and select a higher-capacity variant only if you require more space.

What does the 5400RPM speed mean for everyday performance in a laptop?

The 5400RPM spindle delivers quiet, low-power operation suited to routine tasks such as document editing, web browsing and media playback, while the 16MB buffer helps smooth burst transfers.

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