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Silver 3.5-inch SATA hard drive with black mounting caddy

HP

HP 500GB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA 3Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-HKRW-D3QEG

500 GB desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a SATA 3 Gb/s interface and 16 MB cache, supplied new with a quick-release caddy

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access for everyday tasks
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • 5-inch SATA 3 Gb/s interface fits standard desktop drive bays
  • Quick-release caddy included for tool-free installation and removal

HP 500GB 7200RPM SATA Desktop Drive

This new HP internal hard drive provides 500GB of storage on a 3.5-inch form factor spinning at 7200RPM. It connects through a SATA 3Gb/s interface and includes a 16MB buffer. A quick-release caddy is supplied for tool-less installation in compatible bays.

Suited for desktop storage upgrades

Builders who need a 3.5-inch SATA drive with an included tray for hot-swap or tool-less bays will find this unit ready to install. Systems that require a 6Gb/s SATA link or larger capacities should look at other drives.

Deciding specification: SATA 3Gb/s interface

The drive operates at the 3Gb/s SATA signalling rate, so the host controller must support this speed for the drive to function at its rated throughput. Verify that the target system provides a compatible SATA port before purchasing.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access for everyday tasks
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • 5-inch SATA 3 Gb/s interface fits standard desktop drive bays
  • Quick-release caddy included for tool-free installation and removal

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the 7200RPM speed mean for everyday desktop use?

The 7200RPM rotational speed delivers faster data access and transfer rates than slower drives, improving operating system responsiveness and application load times in a desktop PC.

How does the SATA 3Gb/s interface limit performance?

The SATA 3Gb/s interface caps the maximum theoretical transfer rate at 3Gbps, so sustained read and write speeds cannot exceed this bandwidth even if the drive mechanics are faster.

Will the included caddy fit a standard 3.5-inch drive bay?

Yes, the drive is a 3.5-inch form factor and ships with a Quick Release caddy designed to mount directly into a standard 3.5-inch desktop drive bay.

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