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Seagate

Seagate Constellation.2 500GB 2.5-inch internal hard drive ST9500620NS

SKU CH-F388-A2AV3

A 2.5-inch SATA drive built for 24×7 enterprise workloads with 7200 RPM speed, 64 MB cache and a 1.4 M-hour MTBF

  • Designed for 24x7 operation with 1.4M hour MTBF
  • 7200 RPM and SATA 6Gb/s deliver fast Tier 2 performance
  • Under 6.4W operating power with PowerChoice savings
  • 64MB cache and rotational vibration tolerance boost reliability
  • 500GB capacity in 2.5-inch form factor for dense servers

Enterprise reliability for 24x7 workloads

The Seagate Constellation.2 500 GB 2.5-inch internal hard drive is built for continuous operation in servers, storage arrays and NAS appliances. A 1.4M-hour MTBF and 0.62% AFR rating reflect its enterprise-grade design, while 7200 RPM spindle speed and 64 MB cache deliver responsive throughput for Tier 2 and nearline applications.

SATA 6 Gb/s integration and thermal efficiency

The drive connects through a standard SATA 6 Gb/s interface, fitting directly into 2.5-inch hot-swap bays or fixed mounts without adapters. Operating power stays below 6.4 W, and PowerChoice technology reduces draw further during idle periods, helping dense chassis stay within thermal limits. Rotational vibration tolerance maintains consistent performance when multiple drives share an enclosure.

Workload Management and PowerChoice firmware

Built-in Workload Management technology actively balances seek activity to keep temperatures steady under sustained loads. PowerChoice options let administrators tune idle power states to match workload patterns, lowering overall energy consumption in large deployments. These firmware features operate transparently, requiring no host-side software or drivers.

Highlights

  • Designed for 24x7 operation with 1.4M hour MTBF
  • 7200 RPM and SATA 6Gb/s deliver fast Tier 2 performance
  • Under 6.4W operating power with PowerChoice savings
  • 64MB cache and rotational vibration tolerance boost reliability
  • 500GB capacity in 2.5-inch form factor for dense servers

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 7200 RPM spindle hit a thermal limit during 24x7 operation?

The drive is rated for continuous 24x7 use with an MTBF of 1.4M hours and AFR of .62%, and Workload Management technology keeps temperatures in check.

How much heat and noise does the 2.5-inch drive produce when running all day?

Operating power stays under 6.4W with enhanced PowerChoice options for extra savings during idle periods, reducing both heat output and acoustic profile.

Does my server backplane need a specific SATA revision to support the 6 Gb/s interface?

The drive uses a standard SATA 6 Gb/s connector compatible with any SATA 3 Gb/s or 6 Gb/s backplane or controller.

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