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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch SATA hard drive with label showing model HM251JI and capacity 250GB

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG HM251JI 250GB 2.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-8E7F-6CSE9 MPN HM251JI

2.5-inch SATA laptop hard drive with 250 GB capacity, 5400 RPM spindle speed and 8 MB cache

  • 250 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 5400 RPM spindle delivers steady read and write performance
  • 8 MB cache buffers frequent data requests
  • SATA I interface connects to compatible laptop or desktop bays
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard internal drive slots

Product identity and purpose

The Samsung HM251JI is a 250 GB 2.5 inch SATA internal hard drive built for laptop storage upgrades and replacements. It provides mechanical storage with a 5400 RPM spindle speed and an 8 MB cache buffer. The drive uses the SATA I interface for broad compatibility with older notebook chipsets. Condition is new.

Who this suits and who it does not

This drive suits users who need an affordable 250 GB SATA hard drive for a laptop that accepts 2.5 inch SATA I devices. It is not for buyers who want solid-state speeds, higher capacities, or a SATA III interface for modern performance. It is also not for desktop bays that require 3.5 inch form factors without an adapter.

Deciding specification

The SATA I interface is the single specification that decides whether this is the right part. If the target system only supports SATA I or is backward compatible, the drive will work at its native link speed. If the system requires SATA III for boot drive performance or RAID controller minimums, this drive will not meet that requirement.

Highlights

  • 250 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 5400 RPM spindle delivers steady read and write performance
  • 8 MB cache buffers frequent data requests
  • SATA I interface connects to compatible laptop or desktop bays
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard internal drive slots

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What SATA interface does my motherboard need to support for the HM251JI to work?

The drive uses a SATA I interface, so the motherboard must provide a compatible SATA port.

Will the 5400 RPM speed and 8 MB cache of the HM251JI bottleneck an older SATA controller I plan to keep?

The 5400 RPM spindle and 8 MB cache are well within the bandwidth of legacy SATA controllers, so the drive will not saturate them.

How can I confirm the HM251JI is running at its rated 5400 RPM after installation?

Use a SMART monitoring tool to check the spindle speed attribute; it should report 5400 RPM when the drive is active.

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