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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch internal hard drive with SATA connectors

HGST

HGST Travelstar 5K500.B HTE545050B9A300 500 GB 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-RPJ2-B9E0S MPN HTE545050B9A300

2.5-inch SATA laptop hard drive with 500 GB capacity, 5400 RPM spindle speed and 8 MB cache

  • Interface typeSATA
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers quiet everyday performance
  • 8 MB cache buffers frequent read requests
  • SATA 300 interface fits standard laptop drive bays
  • 5 inch form factor matches common notebook slots

Product identity

The HGST Travelstar 5K500.B HTE545050B9A300 is a 500 GB internal hard drive built for 2.5-inch laptop bays. It connects through a SATA interface and spins at 5400 RPM with an 8 MB cache. The drive is supplied new and is intended as a direct replacement or upgrade for compatible notebooks.

Who it suits and who it does not

This drive suits owners of laptops or external enclosures that accept a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive and need 500 GB of mechanical storage. It is not suitable for systems that require a 7 mm z-height where the drive exceeds that dimension, nor for machines that only provide an M.2 slot without a 2.5-inch bay adapter.

Deciding specification

The SATA interface standard SATA/300 is the single specification that determines whether this drive will work in a given system. The host must provide a SATA data and power connection compatible with that standard for the drive to function.

How it compares

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Price $35.99
Cheaper than about 85% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHGST
Product lineTravelstar
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA

Questions about this item

Will the 2.5-inch SATA/300 interface work in my older laptop that still uses a SATA II controller?

Yes, the SATA/300 interface is backward compatible with SATA II controllers found in older laptops.

How can I confirm the 5400 RPM drive is operating correctly after installation?

The drive should be recognised in BIOS at its full 500 GB capacity and report a SATA/300 link speed.

Does the retail box include a mounting bracket or screws for a 2.5-inch bay, or must I source them separately?

Retail or OEM packing may vary; the drive itself is the only guaranteed item in the box.

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