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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with green circuit board

Seagate

Seagate ST3500312CS Pipeline HD.2 500GB 5.9K RPM 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-M922-43QRV

500 GB desktop hard drive with a 5900 RPM spindle and 3.5" SATA 3Gb/s interface

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5 900 RPM spindle keeps video playback smooth
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface fits standard desktop bays
  • 8 MB cache buffers burst write loads
  • 5-inch form factor installs in any desktop chassis

Pipeline HD.2 for desktop storage

The Seagate ST3500312CS is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for desktop computers and home servers. It provides 500GB of capacity on a SATA 3Gb/s interface with a 5900RPM spindle and 8MB cache. The drive arrives as a zero-hours unit in new condition.

Suits always-on recording and bulk archives

This model fits DVRs, media centres and NAS boxes that need steady sequential throughput at low acoustics. It is not for buyers who want faster random access for operating-system boots or application loads. Builders who need higher throughput or larger single volumes should look at something else.

Standard 3.5 inch SATA installation

Mount the drive in any 3.5 inch bay, connect a SATA data cable and a SATA power lead, then initialise it in the operating system. The only common issue is forgetting to enable the SATA port in BIOS on older motherboards, which leaves the drive invisible until the setting is changed.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5 900 RPM spindle keeps video playback smooth
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface fits standard desktop bays
  • 8 MB cache buffers burst write loads
  • 5-inch form factor installs in any desktop chassis

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What SATA controller or motherboard port is required for the ST3500312CS 3Gb/s interface?

A motherboard or controller with a SATA 3Gb/s (SATA II) port and a standard 3.5-inch drive bay is needed for the ST3500312CS.

Can the Pipeline HD.2 5900 RPM drive operate alongside an existing 5900 RPM desktop drive?

Yes, the ST3500312CS runs at 5900 RPM on a 3Gb/s SATA link and will function normally beside another 5900 RPM SATA drive in the same system.

How can I confirm the ST3500312CS is healthy after installation?

Check that the BIOS or OS reports the full 500GB capacity, the drive identifies as ST3500312CS, and SMART attributes show zero reallocated sectors.

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