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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with exposed circuit board

Seagate

Seagate ST500DM009 500GB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA HDD accessory

SKU CH-QE4M-VPPGG MPN ST500DM009

A 3.5-inch SATA hard drive storing 500 GB at 7200 RPM with 32 MB cache

  • 7200 RPM spin speed enables fast data access
  • 500 GB capacity stores large files and applications
  • 32 MB cache improves read and write responsiveness
  • SATA 6 Gbps interface supports high-throughput transfers
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays

Barracuda 500 GB 3.5" SATA drive

The Seagate Barracuda ST500DM009 is a 3.5-inch hard drive with a 500 GB capacity and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It connects through a SATA interface and includes a 32 MB cache buffer. The drive is supplied new in OEM packaging.

Desktop storage upgrades and replacements

This drive suits desktop PCs and external enclosures that accept a 3.5-inch SATA hard disk. It is not for laptops or small-form-factor systems that only take 2.5-inch drives, nor for builds that need solid-state speeds.

500 GB capacity and 7200 RPM speed

The single specification that decides fit is the 500 GB capacity combined with a 7200 RPM rotation rate. Verify that your system has a free 3.5-inch bay and a SATA data and power connection before purchase.

Highlights

  • 7200 RPM spin speed enables fast data access
  • 500 GB capacity stores large files and applications
  • 32 MB cache improves read and write responsiveness
  • SATA 6 Gbps interface supports high-throughput transfers
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How does the 7200 RPM spindle speed affect everyday use?

The 7200 RPM rotation speed provides faster data access than slower drives, making operating system boot times and application launches feel more responsive.

What does the SATA 6Gbps interface mean for actual transfer rates?

The SATA 6Gbps interface caps the maximum theoretical bandwidth at 6 Gbps; real-world sustained transfers are limited by the drive’s mechanical speed and the 32 MB cache.

Will this 3.5 inch drive fit in my desktop drive bay?

The 3.5 inch form factor matches standard desktop drive bays and uses the common SATA data and power connectors for installation.

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