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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with SATA connector

Maxtor

Maxtor MaXLine Plus II 7Y250M0 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-WHKK-X3VJP MPN 7Y250M0

A 250 GB, 7200 RPM SATA desktop drive with 8 MB cache and 9 ms seek time, suited for media storage

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 250 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smooth throughput
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface connects to desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays

250 GB SATA hard drive for desktop storage

This 3.5-inch Maxtor MaXLine Plus II drive delivers 250 GB of capacity over a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. It spins at 7200 RPM with an 8 MB cache and a 9 ms average seek time. The bare-drive packaging suits system builders upgrading or replacing internal storage in a desktop chassis.

Bare-drive design with S.M.A.R.T. monitoring

Supplied without cables or brackets, the unit fits standard 3.5-inch drive bays and connects through a single SATA data and power connector. S.M.A.R.T. compliance features provide ongoing health reporting so administrators can track drive condition in daily operation. The mechanical construction targets continuous use in desktop and entry-level server environments.

Optimised for media archives and NAS deployments

Maxtor positions the series to augment or replace tape and optical libraries, making it a fit for rich-content libraries and network-attached storage arrays. No software utilities or mounting hardware are bundled, so integrators supply their own management tools and installation kits. The three-year limited manufacturer coverage applies to the drive itself.

How it compares

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

Price $73.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 250 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $295.96 per TB
Pricier than about 84% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMaxtor
Product lineMaXLine Plus II
Model name7Y250M0
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time9 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.69 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Does the SATA 1.5Gb/s link limit real-world throughput?

The 1.5Gb/s SATA interface caps burst transfer at the bus speed, so sustained reads from the 7200 RPM platters will not exceed that ceiling.

Will this 3.5" bare drive fit a standard desktop bay and mounting points?

The 3.5" form factor matches standard desktop drive bays and uses the industry-standard bottom and side screw holes for secure mounting.

What is the correct way to install this bare SATA drive, and what step is often missed?

Connect both the SATA data cable and the SATA power connector, then ensure the drive is recognised in BIOS before partitioning; the step often missed is verifying the SATA port is enabled in BIOS.

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