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Silver 3.5 inch hard drive with circuit board visible

Hitachi, Ltd.

Hitachi, Ltd. HDS725050KLAT80Product 500 GB 3.5" switch module

SKU CH-CD6T-8GK9Z MPN HDS725050KLAT80Product

A 500 GB 3.5" internal hard drive with 7200 rpm spindle speed and 8 MB buffer using IDE Ultra ATA/133 interface

  • Plug typeHard Drive
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 rpm spindle speed enables fast data access
  • 8 MB buffer improves burst transfer performance
  • IDE Ultra ATA/133 interface connects to legacy systems
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop bays

Deskstar 7K500 500 GB IDE hard drive

The Hitachi Deskstar 7K500 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a 500 GB capacity and a 7200 rpm spindle speed. It connects through an IDE Ultra ATA/133 interface and includes an 8 MB buffer. The drive is designed for PC platforms and suits legacy desktops, entry-level servers or personal video recorders that require a parallel ATA storage device.

Suitable for IDE-only systems and legacy upgrades

This module fits machines that only accept a 3.5-inch IDE drive and need 500 GB of storage. Buyers whose systems require a Serial ATA connection cannot install this unit. Builds that demand a higher capacity than 500 GB or a larger cache than 8 MB should consider a different drive.

IDE Ultra ATA/133 interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the IDE Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7) interface. Only motherboards or controllers with a matching 40-pin parallel ATA port can communicate with this drive. Confirm the host interface before purchase.

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Price $168.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameHGST
Power
Plug typeHard Drive

Questions about this item

How much noise and heat does the 7200 rpm Deskstar 7K500 produce during all-day operation?

The drive is marketed for low power utilisation and quiet acoustics, making it suitable for continuous use in PCs, entry servers and personal video recorders.

What interface must my motherboard provide for this IDE Ultra ATA/133 hard drive?

The drive requires a motherboard with an IDE connector supporting the Ultra ATA/133 (ATA-7) standard.

Will the 3.5 inch form factor fit in the same drive bay as my older 3.5 inch IDE drives?

Yes, the drive uses the standard 3.5 inch internal form factor with a 1 inch height, matching typical legacy drive bays.

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