Seagate Laptop Thin HDD - 500GB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 32MB Cache 2.5" 7mm Laptop Hard Drive - ST500LM021

$44.00
SKU
ST500LM021
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The Seagate ST500LM021 has been Discontinued. Replacement option is the ST500LM030.

ConditionNew
Warranty1 Year Warranty
AvailabilityIn Stock
ManufacturerSeagate Technology
ModelST500LM021
SeriesSeagate Laptop Thin HDD
UPC Code763649053744

Product Specs

Product Specs
Capacity500 GB
Spindle Speed7200 RPM Fluid Dynamic (FDB) Motor
Cache Buffer32 MB Intelligent Caching
Advanced FormatYes (logical 512e / physical 4096)
Form Factor2.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive
InterfaceSATA III 6Gb/sec (Generation 3)
Interface Speed6Gb/sec - Data Transfer Rate (max) Buffer to Host
Data Transfer Rateup to 135MB/sec Host to/from Drive (Sustained)
Interface ConnectorSATA (7-Pin Signal and 15-Pin Power Connector)
Interface NoteBackwards Compatible with SATA II 3Gb/sec and SATA I 1.5Gb/sec
Recording TechnologyPerpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) Technology
Life Expectancy600,000 Hours MTTF (Mean Time To Failures)
Workload Rating< 55 TB/yr (Workload Rate Limit) / 600,000 (Load/Unload Cycles)
Shock ResistanceOperating: 400Gs (2ms) / Non Operating: 1000Gs (1ms)
EncryptionNo
Rohs CompliantYes
Dimensions(L x W x H) 100.55mm x 70.10mm x 7.0mm
ClassificationHigh Performance Drives

Key Features

  • Capacities up to 500GB
  • 7200 RPM Rotational Speed
  • SATA III 6Gb/s Interface
  • Advanced Format, 4K Sector Size
  • 512 byte Emulation (512e)
  • Read Multiple and Write Multiple Command Support
  • Whisper Quiet with Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Motors
  • Perpendicular Recording (PMR) Technology
  • Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Technology
  • Full-track Multiple-Sector Transfer Capability
  • State-of-the-Art Cache and On-the-Fly Error-Correction Algorithms
  • QuietStep Ramp Load Technology
  • Seagate Smart Align Technology

Seagate Laptop Thin HDD

Laptop Thin hard drives offer a feature rich design at a affordable price. Featuring Seagate Smart Align technology, SmartAlign technology is hard drive firmware that manages read-modify-write conditions resulting from partition misalignment conditions which are associated with the use of 4K sector drives, known as Advanced Format. Seagate has purpose built the Laptop Thin hard drive to meet our customers demand for affordable, slimmer, fully functional computing solutions for Entry level laptops, Ultraportables and Netbooks. The Laptop Thin series also supports Self Encrypting Drives that mitigate data breaches, comply with data protection regulations and preserve brand recognition and with FIPS 140-2 certification are approved by the US and Canadian governments. Enjoy a stylish, thin and lightweight design without exceeding your budget.

    Slim-Computing Savvy

  • The first 7mm, 2.5" drive from Seagate now supports up to 500GB of data in a single disk design.
  • Standard 7mm form factor supported by a SATA 6Gb/s interface for easy integration into existing laptops.
  • Security built in: Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) features mitigate data breaches, comply with data protection regulations and preserve brand recognition.
  • Self-Encrypting Drives with FIPS 140-2 certification are approved for the U.S. and Canadian governments.

    Best-Fit Applications

  • Entry-level laptops - Enjoy a stylish, thin and lightweight design without exceeding your budget.
  • Netbooks - Get a thinner netbook without compromising on storage or affordability.
  • Ultraportables - Take advantage of a stylish, thin and lightweight design without compromising on features.
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