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Silver 2.5 inch internal hard drive bare mechanism

HGST

HGST Travelstar 7K500 HTE725025A9A364 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-Z460-6SCFG

2.5-inch SATA notebook hard drive with 250 GB capacity, 7200 RPM speed and 16 MB cache

  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables responsive system performance
  • 250 GB capacity stores operating system and core applications
  • 16 MB cache buffer smooths burst read and write operations
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard 2.5" notebook bays

HGST Travelstar 7K500 250GB SATA Notebook Drive

This 2.5 inch internal hard drive offers 250GB of storage with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 16MB cache. It connects via a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and uses SLC NAND flash memory. The bare drive is suited for upgrading notebook storage or replacing a failed laptop drive. New condition ensures a clean installation without prior wear.

Sustained workload behaviour and limits

At 7200 RPM the drive maintains consistent throughput during extended read or write sessions typical of OS paging and media playback. The 16MB cache helps smooth burst traffic but does not eliminate rotational latency under heavy random I/O. Buyers needing larger capacities or solid-state response times should consider alternative storage solutions.

How it compares

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Price $37.99
Cheaper than about 88% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).

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Specifications

Storage
Flash memory typeSLC

Questions about this item

How much power does the 7200 RPM 2.5" drive draw during continuous use?

The 7200 RPM spindle and 16 MB cache operate on standard SATA 3.0 Gb/s power rails; typical read/write draw is within 2.5" notebook limits.

What host connector must my laptop or caddy provide for this SATA 3.0 Gb/s drive?

A standard 2.5" SATA data and power connector is required; the drive uses the SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface with a 16 MB buffer.

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