Seagate Laptop Thin HDD - 500GB 7200RPM SATA III 6Gb/s 32MB Cache 2.5" 7mm Laptop Hard Drive - ST500LM021
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The Seagate ST500LM021 has been Discontinued. Replacement option is the ST500LM030.
Condition | New |
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Warranty | 1 Year Warranty |
Availability | In Stock |
Manufacturer | Seagate Technology |
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Model | ST500LM021 |
Series | Seagate Laptop Thin HDD |
UPC Code | 763649053744 |
Product Specs
Capacity | 500 GB |
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Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM Fluid Dynamic (FDB) Motor |
Cache Buffer | 32 MB Intelligent Caching |
Advanced Format | Yes (logical 512e / physical 4096) |
Form Factor | 2.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive |
Interface | SATA III 6Gb/sec (Generation 3) |
Interface Speed | 6Gb/sec - Data Transfer Rate (max) Buffer to Host |
Data Transfer Rate | up to 135MB/sec Host to/from Drive (Sustained) |
Interface Connector | SATA (7-Pin Signal and 15-Pin Power Connector) |
Interface Note | Backwards Compatible with SATA II 3Gb/sec and SATA I 1.5Gb/sec |
Recording Technology | Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) Technology |
Life Expectancy | 600,000 Hours MTTF (Mean Time To Failures) |
Workload Rating | < 55 TB/yr (Workload Rate Limit) / 600,000 (Load/Unload Cycles) |
Shock Resistance | Operating: 400Gs (2ms) / Non Operating: 1000Gs (1ms) |
Encryption | No |
Rohs Compliant | Yes |
Dimensions | (L x W x H) 100.55mm x 70.10mm x 7.0mm |
Classification | High 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.