Seagate ST3500630AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

Capacity and interface

The Seagate BarraCuda 7200.10 ST3500630AS is a 3.5 inch desktop internal hard drive with a 500GB capacity and a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It suits builders adding bulk storage to a standard PC or replacing an older mechanical drive in a compatible system. The bare drive packaging means it arrives without cables or mounting hardware.

500GB at 7200 RPM

The drive spins at 7200 RPM with a 16MB cache and an average latency of 4.16ms, delivering responsive access for operating systems, applications and media libraries. Perpendicular recording technology increases data density to achieve the 500GB capacity within the standard form factor. Heavy multi-tasking or large modern game installs will exceed the available space and throughput headroom.

Build and daily use

SoftSonic motor technology keeps acoustic output low during typical desktop workloads. Enhanced G-Force Protection helps shield the mechanism from damage caused by shocks or sudden movement during installation or transport. The SATA interface supports Native Command Queuing and hot-pluggable point-to-point connections for straightforward integration into compatible motherboards or controllers.