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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with exposed circuit board

HGST

HGST Deskstar 7K500 HDS725050KLA360 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-FSC6-8KQ52 MPN HDS725050KLA360

A 500 GB 3.5″ desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface for fast burst transfers

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables faster data access
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface supports 300 MB/s peak transfers
  • Rotational Vibration Safeguard maintains optimum performance in multi-drive systems
  • 5 ms average seek time contributes to quicker system boot-up

What this drive is and who it suits

The HGST Deskstar 7K500 HDS725050KLA360 is a 500GB 3.5 inch desktop internal hard drive with a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It spins at 7200 RPM and provides 16MB of cache for everyday storage workloads. The bare-drive packaging makes it suitable for system integrators or enthusiasts adding secondary storage to a desktop tower. Buyers seeking a mechanical drive for bulk data, backups or media libraries will find the capacity and speed appropriate.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This drive suits desktop builders who need a 500GB 7200 RPM SATA drive for mass storage or a boot volume in a system with a 3.5 inch bay. It is not for users who require the low latency or high sustained throughput of solid-state storage. It is also not for laptops or small-form-factor chassis that only accept 2.5 inch drives. Buyers wanting larger capacities or faster interfaces should consider other options.

What to check before ordering

Confirm that your motherboard or controller has a free SATA 3.0Gb/s port and that your power supply provides a SATA power connector. Verify the chassis has an available 3.5 inch drive bay and mounting hardware for a bare drive. Ensure your operating system supports drives of this capacity without additional drivers. No additional cables or brackets are included with the bare-drive package.

How it compares

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

Price $267.99
Pricier than about 79% 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 $535.98 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHitachi GST
Product lineDeskstar 7K500
Model nameHDS725050KLA360 (0A31004)
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time8.5 ms
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.69 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a SATA 3.0Gb/s port and a standard 3.5" drive bay for this HDS725050KLA360?

Yes, the drive connects via a SATA 3.0Gb/s data cable and requires a 3.5-inch internal bay; both are standard on most desktop boards and cases.

Will the 500GB 7200 RPM Deskstar 7K500 work reliably alongside an older SATA 1.5Gb/s drive in the same system?

The drive negotiates down to the slower link speed automatically, so it will operate correctly with legacy SATA devices on the same controller.

How can I confirm the 16MB cache and 300MB/s burst rate are active after installation?

Run a benchmark tool such as CrystalDiskMark; sequential read speeds near the 300MB/s burst figure and low access times indicate the cache and interface are functioning.

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