We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with black carrier tray

HP

HP MB0500EBZQA 500GB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-EQVG-TA3VQ

A 500 GB, 7200 RPM desktop hard drive with a 3 Gb/s SATA interface, 16 MB cache and an included Smart Carrier caddy

  • 500 GB capacity stores large data sets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables quick file access
  • SATA 3Gb/s interface fits standard desktop bays
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read operations
  • Includes Smart Carrier tray for tool-less installation

500GB 3.5" SATA drive for servers

This 3.5-inch SATA hard drive delivers 500GB of storage at 7200RPM with a 3Gb/s interface. It includes a Smart Carrier caddy for tool-less installation in compatible HP server bays. The 16MB buffer supports steady data throughput for everyday server workloads. It suits IT teams replacing failed drives in existing arrays.

Sustained 7200RPM operation in RAID

The spindle maintains 7200RPM continuously, so sequential throughput remains stable during long rebuilds or backup windows. A 16MB cache absorbs burst writes without stalling the SATA 3Gb/s link. Vibration tolerance in multi-drive chassis keeps error rates low under constant load. Firmware tuned for server duty cycles reduces unexpected latency spikes.

Direct swap for 3Gb/s SATA trays

This unit replaces any 3.5-inch 3Gb/s SATA drive that uses the HP Smart Carrier form factor. The jump is worth it when a legacy 500GB drive fails and the array controller does not support larger capacities. It is not for builders who need 6Gb/s bandwidth or capacities above 500GB.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large data sets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables quick file access
  • SATA 3Gb/s interface fits standard desktop bays
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read operations
  • Includes Smart Carrier tray for tool-less installation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How loud and hot does the 7200RPM drive get when running continuously?

The 7200RPM spindle and 3.5" form factor produce typical mechanical drive noise and heat; the included Smart Carrier tray helps airflow in a server chassis.

What cabling and controller does the SATA 3Gb/s interface need to work?

A standard SATA data cable and a SATA power connector from the power supply, connected to a motherboard or controller with a SATA 3Gb/s port.

Will the 16MB cache and 3Gb/s link bottleneck an older SATA 1.5Gb/s backplane?

The drive negotiates down to 1.5Gb/s automatically, so it works on older backplanes without jumper changes.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.