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Silver rectangular 3.5 inch internal hard drive with circuit board visible on underside

DELL

DELL TMN2K 250 GB 3.5" 7200 rpm SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-1M4V-SXQQS

A 250 GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200 rpm with a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • 250 GB capacity stores your operating system and everyday files
  • 7200 rpm spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface connects directly to standard motherboard ports
  • 5 inch form factor fits regular desktop drive bays
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer-rated reliability

Capacity and interface

The Dell TMN2K is a 250 GB internal hard drive built in a 3.5 inch form factor for desktop systems. It connects through a SATA interface rated at 1.5 Gb/s, also referenced as SATA/150. The drive spins at 7200 rpm and is supplied in new condition.

Suitable uses and limits

This drive suits users adding bulk storage to an older desktop that only offers SATA 1.5 Gb/s ports, or anyone replacing a failed drive of the same vintage. Builders needing higher throughput for modern operating systems or large media libraries should look at something else, as the interface caps transfer speed well below current SATA revisions.

Packing and software impact

The unit ships in either retail or OEM packaging, which means cables, mounting screws or cloning software may or may not be included. No bundled utilities are mentioned in the specifications, so plan to use the operating system's own tools for partitioning and formatting.

How it compares

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

Price $27.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 250 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $111.96 per TB
Pricier than about 65% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Total capacity250 GB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Does my desktop need a free 3.5-inch drive bay and a SATA data cable to install this TMN2K drive?

Yes, the drive is a 3.5-inch internal unit with a SATA interface, so it requires an available 3.5-inch bay, a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector from the power supply.

Will this 1.5 Gb/s SATA drive work properly if my motherboard only has newer 3 Gb/s or 6 Gb/s SATA ports?

The SATA/150 interface is backward compatible with faster SATA ports; the drive will operate at its native 1.5 Gb/s speed when connected to a 3 Gb/s or 6 Gb/s controller.

How can I confirm the drive is recognised and running at 7200 rpm after installation?

Enter the system BIOS or use a tool such as CrystalDiskInfo; the drive should appear as a 250 GB Samsung unit with a SATA/150 link speed and a reported rotation rate of 7200 rpm.

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