SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG HM500JI 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
500 GB 2.5-inch laptop hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache and SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface
- PackagingBare Drive
- Capacity500GB
- RPM5400 RPM
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time12ms
- 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 5400 RPM spindle speed balances performance and power draw
- 8 MB cache accelerates frequent read operations
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop bays
- SilentSeek and NoiseGuard technologies reduce acoustic output
500 GB SATA 3.0Gb/s notebook drive
The Samsung Spinpoint M7 HM500JI is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive with a 500 GB capacity and a 5400 RPM spindle. It connects via a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and includes an 8 MB cache. The drive is supplied as a bare unit in new condition.
Suitable for capacity upgrades on legacy laptops
This drive suits owners of older notebooks that accept a 2.5-inch SATA disk and need affordable bulk storage. It is not for systems that require a solid-state interface or a higher spindle speed. Buyers who need more than 500 GB of space should consider a larger drive.
5400 RPM spindle speed
The 5400 RPM rotation rate determines the drive’s sustained throughput and access latency. Average seek time is 12 ms and average write time is 14 ms. If the target workload demands faster random access, a drive with a higher spindle speed or a different storage technology is required.
Highlights
- 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 5400 RPM spindle speed balances performance and power draw
- 8 MB cache accelerates frequent read operations
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop bays
- SilentSeek and NoiseGuard technologies reduce acoustic output
Specifications
| Brand | SAMSUNG |
|---|---|
| Series | Spinpoint M7 |
| Model | HM500JI |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 12ms |
| Average Write Time | 14ms |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Features | SATA Native Command Queuing Feature TuMR/PMR head with FOD technology Serial ATA 3.0Gbps Interface Support Load/Unload Head Technology ATA Security Mode Feature Set ATA S.M.A.R.T. Feature Set SilentSeek NoiseGuard |
| Shipping weight | 0.09 kg |
| Package size | 102 × 70 × 13 mm |
Questions about this item
Will this 2.5" drive fit a standard laptop bay?
The drive uses a 2.5" form factor, the common size for laptop internal bays.
What is the correct way to install this SATA drive, and what step is often missed?
Connect the SATA data and power cables, then initialise and format the drive in the operating system before use.
How long before this 5400 RPM mechanical drive may need replacement?
Mechanical drives can develop bad sectors over time; this unit may have up to 25 bad sectors already noted.
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