Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD - 500GB 5400RPM + 16GB MLC NAND SATA III 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 2.5" 6.8mm Hybrid Hard Drive - ST500LX007
| Condition | Refurbished |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 90 Day Warranty |
| Availability | Yes - Ships in 3 to 5 Days |
| Manufacturer | Seagate Technology |
|---|---|
| Model | ST500LX007 |
| Series | Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD |
| UPC Code | Does Not Apply |
Product Specs
| Capacity | 500 GB |
|---|---|
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM Fluid Dynamic (FDB) Motor |
| Cache Buffer | 64 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 150MB/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/s and SATA I 1.5Gb/s |
| 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: 350Gs (2ms) / Non Operating: 1000Gs (1ms) |
| Encryption | No |
| Rohs Compliant | Yes |
| Dimensions | (L x W x H) 100.35mm x 69.85mm x 6.8mm |
| Notes | 16GB Commercial Multilevel Cell NAND Flash (cMLC) |
| Classification | Hybrid Drives |
Key Features
- Capacities up to 1TB
- Self Learning Algorithms Technology
- 5400 RPM Rotational Speed
- Low Power Consumption
- 16GB cMLC NAND Flash
- Advanced Format (AF) 4K
- Read Multiple and Write Multiple Command Support
- Whisper Quiet with Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Motors
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Technology
- Full-track Multiple-Sector Transfer Capability
- State-of-the-Art Cache and On-the-Fly Error-Correction Algorithms
- Staggered Spin-up Technology
- NoiseGuards Technology
- SilentSeek Technology
- Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) Technology
- QuietStep Ramp Load Technology
- Seagate SmartAlign Technology
- Self Encrypting (SED) FIPS 140-2 Models
Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD Hybrid Drives
Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD (Solid State Hybrid Drive) is a type of storage device that combines the speed of an SSD (Solid State Drive) with the storage capacity of an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). It is designed specifically for laptops and ultrabooks.
The Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD has a small amount of flash memory, usually 8GB, 16GB or 32GB, which acts as a cache for frequently accessed data. The remaining storage space is provided by a traditional spinning hard disk drive. The drive's firmware intelligently manages the data, moving frequently accessed data to the flash memory for faster access times, while storing less frequently accessed data on the hard disk drive for maximum storage capacity.
The benefits of using Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD include faster boot times, faster application load times, and faster overall system responsiveness compared to a traditional hard disk drive. It is also less expensive than a full SSD of equivalent capacity, making it an attractive option for those who need both speed and storage capacity.
Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD is available in different capacities, ranging from 500GB to 1TB. It is also designed to be compatible with Windows and Mac OS X operating systems, and it can be easily installed in most laptops with a standard 2.5-inch drive bay.
Key Features
- Equipped with 32GB, 16GB and 8GB NAND Flash for enhanced performance.
- Boots and performs like an SSD.
- Faster than a traditional HDD.
- Capacities up to 1TB.
- SATA 6Gb/s with NCQ for interface speed.
- All-in-one design for simplicity and ease of installation.
- Installs and works just like a traditional hard drive in any laptop, PC, Mac or game console, and with any OS and application.
- SATA 6Gb/s with NCQ for interface speed.
- Now available in a thinner, 7mm z-height model for ultra-thin, ultra-light laptops.
- Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) versions available to maximize data protection and minimize the risk of confidential information breaches.
- Backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
Best-Fit Applications
- Laptops and Notebooks
- Mobile Workstations
- Small Form Factor Desktops
- All-in-One PCs
- High Performance Laptops
- Gaming Systems
