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Silver 2.5 inch SATA hard drive, 7mm thin, bare drive packaging

Seagate

Seagate ST500LM030 BarraCuda 500GB 5400 RPM 128MB SATA 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-MWSV-PKYES MPN ST500LM030

A 500 GB 2.5-inch SATA hard drive with 128 MB cache and 5400 RPM speed for laptop upgrades

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity500GB
  • Cache128MB
  • RPM5400 RPM
  • FeaturesBroadest 2.5-inch hard drive portfolio with up to 5TB capaci

Capacity 500GB

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 128 MB cache accelerates frequent file access for snappier response
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances quiet operation with everyday performance
  • 7 mm thin 2.5 inch form factor fits slim laptops and compact systems
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface delivers up to 140 MB/s transfer rates

500 GB 2.5" SATA laptop drive

The Seagate BarraCuda ST500LM030 is a 500 GB internal hard drive built for 2.5-inch laptop bays. It spins at 5400 RPM with a 128 MB cache and connects through a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. The 7 mm z-height fits slim notebooks and small-form-factor systems.

Suits storage upgrades not speed builds

This drive suits users who need affordable extra capacity for documents, media and backups in a laptop or compact desktop. It is not for buyers who want the low latency or high throughput of solid-state storage. It is also not for systems that only accept 15 mm high drives or that lack a SATA power and data connection.

Check bay height and SATA cables

Before ordering verify that the drive bay accepts a 7 mm high 2.5-inch unit measuring 69.85 mm wide by 100.35 mm long. Confirm the motherboard or caddy provides a standard SATA data port and matching power connector. Ensure the operating system can recognise a 500 GB SATA volume.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 128 MB cache accelerates frequent file access for snappier response
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances quiet operation with everyday performance
  • 7 mm thin 2.5 inch form factor fits slim laptops and compact systems
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface delivers up to 140 MB/s transfer rates

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesBarraCuda
ModelST500LM030
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity500GB
Cache128MB
RPM5400 RPM
FeaturesBroadest 2.5-inch hard drive portfolio with up to 5TB capacity and both 7mm and 15mm form factors suitable for a variety of compute applications.
Thinnest and lightest 2.5-inch hard drive with up to 2TB storage in a 7mm z-height, providing seamless upgrades of thin and light laptops and smaller form factor systems.
Fast data rates of up to 140MB/s enables superior PC end-user experience and snappier file transfers.
2.5-inch, 15mm z-height hard drives provide 3TB to 5TB in capacity, offering the highest-capacity 2.5-inch hard drives available for external or all-in-one storage.
15mm z
UsageFor Daily Computing
Form Factor2.5"
Height (maximum)7mm
Width (maximum)69.85mm
Length (maximum)100.35mm
Shipping weight0.50 kg
Package size165 × 133 × 64 mm

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Questions about this item

What laptop drive bay height does the 7mm ST500LM030 fit?

The drive measures 7mm high, matching the standard slim 2.5-inch bay found in most modern ultrabooks and thin-and-light notebooks.

Will the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface work with my older SATA 3.0Gb/s motherboard?

Yes, the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible and will operate at the 3.0Gb/s speed supported by the older motherboard.

How can I confirm the 128MB cache and 5400 RPM are active after installation?

Use a tool such as CrystalDiskInfo or the drive properties in Device Manager to verify the reported cache size and rotational speed.

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