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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with circuit board visible

HGST

HGST 0F10381 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-AENS-39CYW MPN 0F10381

500 GB 3.5" desktop drive spins at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache over SATA 3.0 Gb/s

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • Fast desktop performance from 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst workloads and file transfers
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor fits regular internal drive bays

500 GB 7200 RPM desktop drive

The HGST HDS721050CLA362 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with 500 GB capacity. It spins at 7200 RPM and includes a 16 MB cache. The SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects directly to standard desktop motherboards.

Suits general storage upgrades.

This drive suits users adding bulk storage for documents, media or backups on a desktop PC. Builders needing faster boot times or application loading should consider solid-state alternatives. Laptop or small-form-factor systems cannot accommodate the 3.5-inch form factor.

Bare drive with three-year warranty

The unit ships as a bare drive without cables, brackets or mounting screws. A three-year limited manufacturer warranty covers the hardware. No software utilities or installation media are included in the package.

How it compares

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

Price $125.99
Pricier than about 54% 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 $251.98 per TB
Pricier than about 82% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHGST
Model nameHDS721050CLA362 (0F10381)
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What motherboard connector do I need to attach the 0F10381 drive?

The drive uses a standard SATA 3.0Gb/s data connector and a SATA power connector from your power supply.

Will the HDS721050CLA362 work if I keep an older SATA 1.5Gb/s controller in the same system?

Yes, the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible and will negotiate the slower link speed automatically.

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

Listen for the characteristic spin-up sound and confirm the drive appears at 500GB with a 7200 RPM rating in BIOS or disk management.

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