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Silver 2.5 inch bare SATA hard drive, 9.5mm thick

SAMSUNG

SAMSUNG HM500JJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-00YM-5K5TD MPN HM500JJ

A 500 GB 2.5" laptop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Capacity500GB
  • Cache16MB
  • Average Latency4.13ms
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop bays
  • SilentSeek with NoiseGuard reduces acoustic output

Product identity

The Samsung Spinpoint MP4 HM500JJ is a 500GB 2.5-inch internal hard drive designed for laptop upgrades or replacements. It ships as a bare drive with a 9.5mm height profile that fits standard notebook bays.

Deciding specification

The 7200 RPM spindle speed combined with a 16MB cache and SATA 3.0Gb/s interface determines whether this drive meets the performance needs of the target system. Average latency is rated at 4.13ms.

Build integration

Native Command Queuing support allows the drive to work efficiently with compatible SATA controllers. SilentSeek and NoiseGuard technologies reduce acoustic output during operation. The 2.5-inch form factor with 9.5mm height requires a standard drive bay or caddy; no mounting brackets or cables are included.

Highlights

  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop bays
  • SilentSeek with NoiseGuard reduces acoustic output

Specifications

BrandSAMSUNG
SeriesSpinpoint MP4
ModelHM500JJ
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity500GB
Cache16MB
Average Latency4.13ms
RPM7200 RPM
FeaturesSATA Native Command Queuing Feature
TuMR/PMR head with FOD technology
Load/Unload Head Technology
SilentSeek
NoiseGuard
Form Factor2.5"
Height (maximum)9.5mm
Width (maximum)69.75mm
Length (maximum)100.3mm
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size102 × 70 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How fast does the 7200 RPM spindle actually make this drive in daily use?

The 7200 RPM spindle gives an average latency of 4.13ms, so data reaches the 16MB cache quickly for responsive application and file access.

What does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface limit in practice?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s link caps the maximum transfer rate at 3.0 Gb/s, which is the ceiling for sustained reads and writes on this drive.

Will the 9.5mm height fit my laptop's 2.5-inch bay?

Yes, the drive measures 9.5mm tall, 69.75mm wide and 100.3mm long, matching the standard 2.5-inch 9.5mm form factor used in most notebooks.

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