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Silver rectangular 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with green circuit board visible

Seagate

Seagate Barracuda ES ST3500631NS 500GB 7200RPM 16MB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-V8KH-SY6AG

A 500 GB desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 16 MB cache and a 3 Gb/s SATA interface

  • 500 GB capacity stores large desktop workloads
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive read and write speeds
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface fits standard desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor mounts in any desktop drive bay

Desktop 3.5" SATA hard drive

The Seagate Barracuda ES ST3500631NS is a 500 GB internal hard drive built for desktop computers. It spins at 7200 RPM and includes a 16 MB cache buffer. The drive is supplied new as a bare unit without cables or brackets. It suits users who need basic mechanical storage for everyday workloads.

SATA 3Gb/s interface and build fit

The drive connects through a standard SATA 3Gb/s port and fits any 3.5 inch drive bay. A matching SATA data cable and a power connector from the power supply are required for installation. The bare-drive package leaves cable selection and mounting hardware to the builder. No additional controller or adapter is needed beyond the motherboard SATA port.

500 GB capacity and mechanical limits

The 500 GB capacity holds operating systems, applications and moderate media libraries. The 7200 RPM spindle speed and 16 MB buffer deliver typical desktop throughput for sequential reads and writes. Mechanical latency and the SATA 3Gb/s link limit performance with heavy random I/O or sustained multi-stream workloads. Buyers needing faster access times or larger volumes should consider solid-state or higher-capacity alternatives.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large desktop workloads
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive read and write speeds
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface fits standard desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor mounts in any desktop drive bay

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 3 Gb/s SATA interface limit sustained transfers on the ST3500631NS?

The drive connects via a 3 Gb/s SATA link, so the interface itself sets the maximum sustained transfer rate for the ST3500631NS.

How much heat and noise does the 7200 RPM Barracuda ES produce during all-day operation?

The 7200 RPM spindle and 3.5-inch form factor generate typical enterprise-class heat and audible seek noise under continuous use.

What cables or brackets are required to install this bare SATA drive?

You need a standard SATA data cable, a SATA power connector from your power supply, and a 3.5-inch drive bay or mounting adapter in your chassis.

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