SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG Spinpoint M8 ST320LM001 320GB 5400 RPM 2.5" laptop hard drive
Refurbished 2.5" SATA laptop hard drive with 320GB capacity, 5400 RPM speed and 8MB cache
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity320GB
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time12ms
- Average Latency5.6ms
- 320 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 5400 RPM spindle delivers quiet daily performance
- 8 MB cache speeds up frequent file access
- 12 ms average seek finds data quickly
- 5 mm slim profile fits most laptops
Drive identity and fit
This SAMSUNG Spinpoint M8 ST320LM001 is a 320GB 2.5 inch laptop internal hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8MB cache. It suits owners of older notebooks or external enclosures that accept a 9.5mm SATA 3.0Gb/s drive and need affordable bulk storage for documents and media.
Before you order
Verify your system uses a 2.5 inch SATA bay with a 9.5mm height allowance and a SATA 3.0Gb/s controller. The bare drive ships without brackets, screws or cables, so have mounting hardware ready. Confirm the BIOS recognises 320GB capacities and that no password lock blocks the ATA Security Mode feature set.
Build and daily use
The drive measures 100.3mm by 69.75mm and incorporates SilentSeek with NoiseGuard plus TuMR/PMR heads with FOD technology for quieter operation. Load/unload head technology parks the heads during transport, while S.M.A.R.T. monitoring and Native Command Queuing help maintain consistent performance in everyday laptop workloads.
Highlights
- 320 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 5400 RPM spindle delivers quiet daily performance
- 8 MB cache speeds up frequent file access
- 12 ms average seek finds data quickly
- 5 mm slim profile fits most laptops
Specifications
| Brand | SAMSUNG |
|---|---|
| Series | Spinpoint M8 |
| Model | ST320LM001 |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 320GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 12ms |
| Average Latency | 5.6ms |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Features | SATA Native Command Queuing Feature ATA S.M.A.R.T. Feature Set TuMR/PMR head with FOD technology ATA Security Mode Feature Set SilentSeek Serial ATA 3.0Gbps Interface Support NoiseGuard Load/Unload Head Technology |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 9.5mm |
| Width (maximum) | 69.75mm |
| Length (maximum) | 100.3mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.09 kg |
| Package size | 102 × 70 × 13 mm |
Questions about this item
What is included with the bare ST320LM001 drive and what must be purchased separately?
The bare drive ships without cables brackets or mounting screws; you will need a SATA data cable a SATA power connection and any 2.5 inch drive caddy or adapter your laptop requires.
How do I decide between the 320 GB 5400 RPM model and other capacities in the Spinpoint M8 line?
Choose the 320 GB version when you need a low cost replacement for a legacy 2.5 inch SATA bay; higher capacities in the same series cost more but share the 5400 RPM speed and 8 MB cache.
What does the 3.0 Gb/s SATA rating mean once the drive is installed in my laptop?
The interface caps burst transfer at 3.0 Gb/s; sustained throughput will be lower and limited by the 5400 RPM platters and 8 MB cache in everyday use.
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