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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive in a black Smart Carrier caddy

HPE

HPE 500GB 7200RPM 6Gb/s 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-EFMP-BFAZ6

A 500 GB, 7200 RPM SATA hard drive with a hot-swap tray for 3.5-inch bays

  • 500 GB capacity stores large desktop data sets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive read and write performance
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface provides high-throughput connectivity
  • Includes SMART carrier tray for tool-free hot-swap installation
  • 1 year manufacturer warranty covers the new drive

Capacity and role

This HPE 3.5-inch SATA hard drive delivers 500 GB of storage at 7200 RPM. It suits desktop PCs, workstations or entry servers that need affordable bulk capacity for documents, backups or secondary data volumes. Buyers who want faster application loading or boot speeds should consider solid-state alternatives instead.

Build and connection

The drive uses a standard 6 Gb/s SATA interface and fits a 3.5-inch bay. A SMART carrier caddy is included so the unit can be hot-swapped in compatible HPE chassis without tools. Systems without hot-swap bays or SATA ports cannot use this drive directly.

Included carrier benefit

The bundled SMART carrier tray adds status LEDs and a latch mechanism that simplify drive identification and replacement during maintenance. No extra mounting hardware or management software is supplied, so administrators must rely on the host system for drive health monitoring.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large desktop data sets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive read and write performance
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface provides high-throughput connectivity
  • Includes SMART carrier tray for tool-free hot-swap installation
  • 1 year manufacturer warranty covers the new drive

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the SATA 6Gb/s interface cap the HPE 500GB 7200RPM drive at 6Gb/s?

The SATA 6Gb/s interface limits the drive to a maximum of 6Gb/s transfer rate in practice.

What does the included SMART CARRIER caddy require to mount the 3.5in drive?

The SMART CARRIER caddy fits a standard 3.5in drive bay and secures the drive without extra screws.

How is the HPE MB0500GCEHE installed and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the SMART CARRIER caddy until it clicks, then insert the caddy into the hot-swap bay until the latch engages fully.

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