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Silver 2.5 inch bare SATA hard drive, 7mm thin

Seagate

Seagate FireCuda ST500LX025 500GB 2.5" SATA laptop hard drive

SKU CH-T8EW-83HN0 MPN ST500LX025

A 500GB 2.5-inch SATA hybrid drive with flash-accelerated caching for faster laptop boot and game loads

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity500GB
  • RPM5400 RPM
  • FeaturesFlash-accelerated technology delivers blazing load speeds th
  • UsageHybrid Hard Drives

Capacity 500GB

  • Flash-accelerated tech loads games up to 5x faster than standard HDDs
  • 500GB capacity stores up to 80 games of 25GB each
  • 128MB cache with multi-tier caching boosts overall responsiveness
  • Slim 7mm z-height fits thin 2.5-inch laptop bays
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface works with existing notebook drive slots

FireCuda 500 GB hybrid drive for laptops

The Seagate FireCuda ST500LX025 is a 2.5-inch SATA 6.0Gb/s hard drive with 500 GB capacity and 5400 RPM spindle speed. It integrates NAND flash to accelerate load times for gaming and everyday applications. The 7 mm z-height fits most modern notebooks.

Flash acceleration and multi-tier caching

On-board NAND flash works with multi-tier caching technology to serve frequently accessed data faster than a conventional hard drive. The 128 MB DRAM buffer further smooths burst transfers. Together they reduce game and application launch delays without requiring software installation.

Verify 7 mm bay and SATA power

Confirm the laptop drive bay accepts a 7 mm high 2.5-inch drive and provides a standard SATA data and power connector. Some ultra-thin chassis only accommodate thinner modules. The bare-drive packaging includes no mounting bracket or cloning software.

Highlights

  • Flash-accelerated tech loads games up to 5x faster than standard HDDs
  • 500GB capacity stores up to 80 games of 25GB each
  • 128MB cache with multi-tier caching boosts overall responsiveness
  • Slim 7mm z-height fits thin 2.5-inch laptop bays
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface works with existing notebook drive slots

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesFireCuda
ModelST500LX025
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity500GB
RPM5400 RPM
FeaturesFlash-accelerated technology delivers blazing load speeds that allow for nonstop performance, play and productivity up to 5x faster than standard HDDs.
Enormous 500GB, 1TB and 2TB options make FireCuda the highest-capacity 2.5-inch hard drive on the market, providing customers a high-performance experience while being able to store massive amounts of data, all within a thin 7mm z-height.
Green Hybrid feature reduces device power consumption, helping users extend their drive's life and keep their costs down with a power-efficient drive.
Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC) enhances per
UsageHybrid Hard Drives
Form Factor2.5"
Height (maximum)7mm
Width (maximum)69.85mm
Length (maximum)100.35mm
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size142 × 112 × 13 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the 8GB NAND cache in the ST500LX025 wear out and need replacement?

The 8GB NAND cache is integrated into the drive and is not user-replaceable; the drive carries a five-year manufacturer warranty.

What limits sustained write speeds on the 5400 RPM FireCuda?

The 5400 RPM spindle and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface set the maximum sustained throughput for large sequential writes.

How much heat and noise does the 7mm 500GB drive produce during all-day use?

The thin 7mm z-height and 5400 RPM operation keep heat and acoustic output low for continuous laptop workloads.

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