Samsung Spinpoint M8 Mobile - 500GB 5400RPM SATA II 3Gb/s 8MB Cache 2.5" 9.5mm Laptop Hard Drive - HN-M500MBB

$65.00
SKU
HN-M500MBB

ConditionNew
Warranty1 Year Warranty
AvailabilityYes - Ships in 1 to 2 Days
ManufacturerSamsung Corporation
ModelHN-M500MBB
SeriesSamsung Spinpoint M8 Mobile SATA HDD
UPC Code763649037133

Product Specs

Product Specs
Capacity500 GB
Spindle Speed5400 RPM Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Motor
Cache Buffer8 MB Intelligent DRAM Caching
Advanced FormatYes - 512e (emulation) 4096 (4Kn native) Logical Data Block Length
Form Factor2.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive
InterfaceSATA II 3Gb/sec (Generation 2)
Interface Speed3.0Gb/sec - Data Transfer Rate (max) to/from Host
Data Transfer Rateup to 145.0MB/sec to/from Buffer (Max)
Interface ConnectorSATA (7-Pin Signal and 15-Pin Power Connector)
Seek Time12 ms (average seek time)
Recording TechnologyPerpendicular Magnetic Recording (TuMR/PMR) Technology
Life Expectancy20,000 Power On Hours (POH) / 5 Years Component Design Life
Workload Rating300,000 Hours MTBF (Mean Time Before Failures) / 600,000 (Load/Unload Cycles)
Shock ResistanceOperating: 325Gs / 2ms - Non Operating: 750Gs / 2ms (half sine wave)
EncryptionNo - Standard Model
Rohs CompliantYes
Dimensions(L x W x H) 100.5mm x 70.0mm x 9.5mm
Part NumberST500LM012
ClassificationMainstream Drives

Key Features

  • Capacities up to 1TB
  • 5400 RPM Rotational Speed Motor
  • Intelligent DRAM Caching Technology
  • Low Power Consumption
  • Ultra Quiet Silent Seek Technology
  • Closed Loop Actuator Servo with Auto Lock
  • Load/Unload Head Technology
  • Advanced Power Management Technology
  • Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (TuMR/PMR) Heads with FOD Technology
  • Read Multiple and Write Multiple Command Support
  • Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Technology
  • Thermal Fly Height Control (TFC) Technology
  • Full-Track Multiple-Sector Transfer Capability
  • On-the-Fly Error-Correction Technology
  • MTBF of 300,000 Hours
  • Staggered Spin-up Technology
  • NoiseGuards Technology
  • Multi Zone Recording Technology
  • Whisper Quiet with Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Motors

Samsung Spinpoint M8 Mobile HDD Series

True mobility in your imagination can be realized with desktop-compatible capacity, quietest operation, and longer battery life.

Imagine a hard drive that combines technology, performance and ecology, Samsung invented it for you with its range of hard drives that consume less energy and are much quieter than a conventional hard disk.

Wings on your mobile. Samsung's Spinpoint M8 series employs advanced format technology (AF) that raises the data storage density per unit area, enabling efficient and convenient data storage. It operates on a high performance 3 gigabits per second SATA interface, provides an eight megabyte buffer memory and incorporates SilentSeek and NoiseGuard features for minimal noise levels. A redesign of the overall structure ensures enhanced shock resistance to protect the disc from physical fracture and data loss. Fast and reliable with a 5400rpm spin speed and 8MB buffer, Samsung's Spinpoint M8 series is the perfect choice for use in mobile computing applications such as notebooks.

   Key Features

  • 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers high performance mobile computing with low average data seek time
  • Ultra-high capacity mobile hard disk drives (HDD) feature Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (TuMR/PMR) heads with FOD technology
  • 2.5-inch HDDs feature Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/sec interface and up to 1TB of storage
  • Features exceptionally high quality, reliability and performance
  • Ideal for notebooks requiring high speed and capacity

   Best Fit Applications

  • Laptops
  • Notebooks
  • Gaming PCs
  • Small Form Factor PC's
  • Slimline Desktop
  • External Storage
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Mobile Applications
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