SAMSUNG
SAMSUNG ST500LM012 500GB 5400 RPM 2.5" SATA laptop hard drive
A 500 GB 2.5-inch SATA laptop hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache for everyday storage upgrades
- InterfaceSATA I
- Capacity500GB
- Cache8MB
- RPM5400 RPM
- Form Factor2.5"
- 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 5400 RPM spindle delivers steady throughput for everyday tasks
- 8 MB cache accelerates frequent file access
- SATA 1.5 Gbps interface fits legacy laptops
- 6 ms average latency supports responsive application loading
500 GB SATA I laptop drive
The Samsung ST500LM012 is a 500 GB 2.5 inch internal hard drive designed for laptops that accept a SATA I interface. It suits users who need additional space for documents, photos and music on a machine with a compatible drive bay.
Fits a 2.5 inch SATA bay
The drive slides into any standard 2.5 inch bay wired for SATA 3.0 Gbps or 1.5 Gbps signalling. Its 8 MB buffer and 5.6 millisecond average latency help the system retrieve data without requiring a faster interface or a different form factor.
500 GB capacity with 5400 RPM
The 500 GB platter stores a typical personal media library and everyday applications at 5400 RPM. Heavy video editing or large game collections will exceed the available space and the mechanical throughput of this drive.
Highlights
- 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 5400 RPM spindle delivers steady throughput for everyday tasks
- 8 MB cache accelerates frequent file access
- SATA 1.5 Gbps interface fits legacy laptops
- 6 ms average latency supports responsive application loading
Specifications
| Brand | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Model | ST500LM012 |
| Interface | SATA I |
| Capacity | 500GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
Questions about this item
Will the SATA I interface limit sustained throughput on this 5400 RPM drive?
The SATA I link caps at 1.5 Gbps, so sustained reads and writes cannot exceed that ceiling even if the platters could deliver more.
How much heat and noise does the 5400 RPM mechanism produce during all-day operation?
At 5400 RPM with an 8 MB buffer the drive runs cool and quiet enough for typical laptop chassis without extra cooling.
Does my laptop need a 2.5-inch SATA bay and 1.5 Gbps host support to use this drive?
Yes — it requires a standard 2.5-inch SATA slot and a controller that works at 1.5 Gbps (SATA I).
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