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Silver 2.5 inch SATA hard drive with Dell label

DELL

DELL ST500LM034 500GB 7200RPM 2.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-3944-PGGGR

A 500 GB 2.5-inch SATA drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 128 MB cache for laptop upgrades

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast sequential throughput
  • 128 MB cache smooths burst read and write loads
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface enables straightforward laptop upgrades
  • Brand-new condition with zero power-on hours

500 GB 7200 RPM SATA drive

This 2.5 inch SATA hard drive delivers 500 GB of storage at 7200 RPM with a 128 MB cache. It is built for laptop bays that accept a standard 2.5 inch SATA device. The drive arrives new with zero hours on the motor.

Capacity and headroom

The 500 GB capacity holds an operating system, everyday applications and a moderate media library with room to spare. Heavy video editing, large game collections or extensive local backups will fill the space quickly and demand a larger drive.

SATA 6 Gb/s interface limit

The SATA 6 Gb/s interface caps sustained throughput well below modern SSD speeds. Boot times, application launches and large file copies remain limited by the mechanical platter and the interface ceiling. Builders needing faster random access should consider a solid-state alternative.

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Price $37.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the ST500LM034 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA drive work in a laptop that only supports SATA 3 Gb/s?

Yes, the SATA 6 Gb/s interface is backward compatible with 3 Gb/s ports, so the drive will operate at the slower link speed.

How can I verify the drive is running at 7200 RPM after installation?

Check the reported rotational speed in the BIOS or with a tool such as CrystalDiskInfo; it should show 7200 RPM.

Does the ST500LM034 come with mounting brackets or a SATA cable, or must I buy them separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare 2.5 inch unit; mounting brackets and SATA data cables are not included and must be purchased separately.

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