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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit

DELL

Dell M020F 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-774Z-77Q9P

A 500 GB desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch form factor

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables quick data access
  • 500GB capacity stores operating system and core applications
  • SATA 3.0Gb/s interface connects to most desktop motherboards
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Enterprise-class design built for continuous desktop workloads

Dell M020F 500GB SATA drive

The Dell M020F is a 500GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It arrives as a bare drive in ESD protective packaging and carries a 90-day TekBoost warranty. The unit is smart-tested before shipping and is sold in new condition.

Suits desktop storage upgrades and replacements

This drive fits desktop chassis that accept a 3.5-inch SATA device and need 500GB of 7200 RPM storage. It is not suited for systems requiring a larger capacity, a faster interface, or a 2.5-inch form factor. Buyers needing a pre-installed operating system or a drive tray should look elsewhere.

SATA 3.0Gb/s interface

The single specification that decides compatibility is the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. The host system must provide a matching SATA data and power connection for the drive to operate. Verify the motherboard or controller supports this interface before purchase.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $35.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $71.98 per TB
Pricier than about 54% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model nameM020F
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How do I install the Dell M020F 3.5" drive and which step is often missed?

Mount the bare drive in a 3.5" bay, connect the SATA data and power cables, then verify the BIOS detects the 500GB capacity before formatting.

What maintenance or replacement will the Dell M020F need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; replace the drive if SMART errors appear or if the 7200 RPM mechanism develops unusual noise.

What limit appears first on the Dell M020F during sustained use?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface sets the maximum transfer rate, which the 7200 RPM platters can saturate during large sequential reads and writes.

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