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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch hard drive with circuit board visible

HGST

HGST HTS545025B9A300 ide cable

SKU CH-VPZ4-BTP3J MPN HTS545025B9A300

A 250 GB 2.5-inch SATA hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache for notebook upgrades

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 250 GB capacity for notebook upgrades
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed for balanced performance
  • 8 MB cache to smooth data access
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface for broad compatibility
  • Halogen-free design with low power consumption

250 GB SATA notebook drive

The HGST Travelstar 5K500.B is a 2.5 inch hard drive with 250 GB capacity and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface. It spins at 5400 RPM and includes 8 MB cache for everyday notebook, external enclosure or console storage upgrades.

Low power consumption and quiet operation

The drive is highlighted for the lowest power consumption in its class and a halogen-free design that reduces heat output. Average seek time is 12 ms and average latency is 5.5 ms, contributing to quiet, cool running in slim chassis.

Bare drive with standard 2.5 inch mounting

Supplied as a bare drive without cables or brackets, it fits any 2.5 inch SATA bay using the industry-standard connector layout. The 3.0 Gb/s link works with older and newer SATA controllers alike for simple drop-in replacement.

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Price $29.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHitachi GST
Product lineTravelstar 5K500.B
Model nameHTS545025B9A300 (0A57912)
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Mean latency5.5 ms
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.11 kg
Package size127 × 108 × 11 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" SATA drive in a notebook, and what step is often missed?

Mount the 2.5" drive in the bay, connect the SATA data and power cables, then initialise and format the 250GB volume in the operating system before use.

What maintenance or replacement will the Travelstar 5K500.B need over time?

No scheduled maintenance is required; replace the drive if SMART attributes report reallocated sectors or if the 5400 RPM mechanism develops excessive noise or read errors.

What limit appears first during sustained transfers on the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface?

The 5400 RPM platter speed and 8MB cache constrain sustained throughput well below the 3.0Gb/s link ceiling during long sequential workloads.

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