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HGST 0J11561 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
500 GB laptop hard drive with 5400 RPM, 8 MB cache, SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface, 2.5" form factor and low power consumption
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity500GB
- Cache8MB
- RPM5400 RPM
- FeaturesAdvanced Format, industry standard 4K sector size 512 byte e
- 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
- 5400 RPM spindle speed balances throughput with quiet operation
- 8 MB cache accelerates frequent read and write requests
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects directly to most laptop drive bays
- 5 mm z-height fits standard 2.5 inch notebook slots
500 GB SATA laptop drive
This 2.5 inch internal hard drive delivers 500 GB of storage on a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It spins at 5400 RPM with an 8 MB cache and uses Advanced Format 4K sectors with 512 byte emulation. The bare drive suits notebooks and other 9.5 mm bays.
Advanced Format sector layout
The drive presents 4K physical sectors while emulating 512 byte logical sectors for broad operating-system compatibility. Low power consumption helps extend battery life in portable systems. No cables, brackets or software are included with the bare-drive package.
Simple 2.5 inch installation
Mount the drive in any standard 9.5 mm high bay and connect the SATA data and power cables. The 512e emulation avoids alignment issues on modern and legacy operating systems alike. Builders needing 7 mm height or a pre-loaded operating system must look elsewhere.
Highlights
- 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
- 5400 RPM spindle speed balances throughput with quiet operation
- 8 MB cache accelerates frequent read and write requests
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects directly to most laptop drive bays
- 5 mm z-height fits standard 2.5 inch notebook slots
Specifications
| Brand | Hitachi GST |
|---|---|
| Model | 0J11561 |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Features | Advanced Format, industry standard 4K sector size 512 byte emulation (512e) Low power consumption |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 9.5mm |
| Width (maximum) | 69.75mm |
| Length (maximum) | 100.3mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.11 kg |
| Package size | 114 × 76 × 13 mm |
Questions about this item
How often should I plan to replace the 5400 RPM mechanical drive in a laptop that runs daily?
Mechanical drives have moving parts that wear over time; budget for a replacement after three to five years of daily use and keep backups current.
What performance limit appears first when the 5400 RPM drive handles sustained transfers?
The 5400 RPM spindle speed caps sustained throughput well below the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface maximum, so sequential reads and writes plateau at the mechanical rate.
How much heat and noise does the 2.5 inch 5400 RPM drive produce during all-day operation?
Low power consumption keeps heat modest and acoustic output quiet; the 9.5mm z-height fits standard laptop bays without extra cooling.
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