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Silver 2.5 inch SATA hard drive in hot-plug tray

HP

HP 500GB 7200 RPM 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Internal Hard Drive

SKU CH-77XN-APNQC

A 500GB 7200 RPM 2.5" SATA hard drive with hot-plug tray for midline server storage

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast sequential read and write performance
  • 5-inch small form factor fits compact desktop and server bays
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface provides broad controller compatibility
  • Hot-plug tray enables drive replacement without system shutdown

HP 500GB 7200 RPM SATA Drive

This 2.5 inch internal hard drive delivers 500GB of storage at 7200 RPM over a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It is built for desktop systems that accept a small form factor midline drive with a hot-plug tray.

Included hot-plug tray enables drive swaps

The supplied tray allows the drive to be inserted or removed from a compatible bay without powering down the host system. This hardware addition supports maintenance workflows where continuous uptime is required.

SATA 3.0Gb/s interface caps throughput

The Serial ATA 300 connection limits maximum transfer rates to 300 MB/s regardless of the spindle speed. Builders needing higher sustained bandwidth must select a platform with a faster bus standard.

How it compares

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

Price $119.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,938 items is $107.99.
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $239.98 per TB
Pricier than about 81% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeSLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

Will the 2.5" drive tray need replacement during the drive's lifespan?

The tray is a passive mechanical part with no moving components; it only requires replacement if the latch or rails are physically damaged during installation or removal.

What limits sustained write performance on the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface?

The 300 MB/s SATA II ceiling caps maximum throughput, so sequential writes cannot exceed that rate regardless of the 7200 RPM spindle speed.

How much heat does the 7200 RPM drive generate during all-day operation?

Typical 2.5" midline drives at 7200 RPM run in the low-to-mid 30 °C range under continuous load, well within standard desktop cooling limits.

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