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HP Refurbished

HP 656107-001-R 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-S40Z-7KY08 MPN 656107-001-R

A 500 GB, 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" internal laptop drive suited for server workloads

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • Fast data access with 7200 RPM spindle speed
  • High throughput via SATA 6.0Gb/s interface
  • Ample 500GB capacity for server workloads
  • Compact 2.5-inch form factor fits laptop bays
  • Refurbished unit tested for reliable operation

500GB 7200 RPM SATA Laptop Drive

This refurbished HP 656107-001-R is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive with a 500GB capacity and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It connects via a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. The manufacturer highlights note it is ideal for servers and comes in retail or OEM packing that may vary.

Suits Storage Upgrades Not Speed-Critical Workloads

This drive suits users replacing a failed laptop drive or adding bulk storage to a compatible 2.5-inch bay where SATA is the native interface. Buyers who need the lower latency or higher throughput of solid-state storage should look at alternative drive types.

7200 RPM Spindle Speed

The 7200 RPM rotation rate is the key specification that determines whether this mechanical drive meets the performance profile required for the intended server or notebook workload.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $110.99
Pricier than about 70% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $221.98 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 416 items is $233.48 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHP
Model name656107-001-R
Total capacity500 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size254 × 203 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

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

Slide the drive into the 2.5-inch bay, connect the SATA 6.0Gb/s data and power cables, then secure it with the caddy screws; the step often missed is tightening those screws so vibration does not loosen the connector.

What maintenance or replacement will the 7200 RPM drive need later?

Mechanical drives wear over time; plan to replace the unit once SMART reallocated-sector counts rise or after three to five years of continuous server workloads.

What limit appears first on the 500GB drive under sustained server use?

The 7200 RPM spindle speed caps sustained throughput, so sequential transfers will plateau at the drive's mechanical maximum before the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface saturates.

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