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Seagate 2.5 inch 7mm bare SSHD silver label

Seagate

Seagate ST500LM000 500GB 5400 RPM 64MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" 7mm SSHD

SKU CH-S8K3-N9D9W MPN ST500LM000

A 500 GB 2.5-inch hybrid drive with 8 GB flash memory and 64 MB cache delivers SSD-like boot speeds over a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory capacity8 GB
  • Cache memory64 MB

Capacity 500GB

Height 7.00mm

  • Boots and performs like an SSD with 8GB flash memory
  • 500GB capacity stores large libraries in a 7mm thin drive
  • 64MB cache speeds up frequent data access
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface enables simple laptop installation
  • 5400 RPM mechanical base keeps cost affordable

Hybrid drive for laptops

The Seagate ST500LM000 is a 2.5 inch solid state hybrid drive built for notebook users who want SSD-like responsiveness without giving up 500GB of storage space. Its 7mm height fits slim ultrabooks and standard drive bays alike. The 8GB flash layer caches frequently used data to accelerate boot and application launch times. This single drive replaces a separate SSD and HDD for a simpler upgrade path.

Thermals noise and power

Spinning at 5400 RPM the drive runs quietly and draws modest power suited to battery-powered systems. The low rotational speed keeps operating temperatures gentle inside cramped laptop chassis. No active cooling is required beyond the notebook’s own airflow. Acoustic output stays low during typical mixed workloads.

8GB flash cache

The 8GB NAND cache is the specification that determines whether this hybrid drive meets a workload. It absorbs the hottest read requests so the system feels snappy for everyday tasks. Buyers who need sustained sequential throughput or large random-write performance will not find it here. The cache size is fixed and cannot be expanded.

How it compares

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

Price $57.99
Cheaper than about 58% 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 $115.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 77% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Model nameST500LM000
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Memory
Flash memory capacity8 GB
Storage
Cache memory64 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height7 mm
Maximum width69.85 mm
Maximum length100.35 mm
Shipping weight0.08 kg
Package size102 × 70 × 10 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 7mm 2.5" drive in my laptop and what step is often missed?

Slide the bare drive into the 2.5" bay, connect the SATA 6.0Gb/s data and power cables, then secure it with the caddy screws; the step often missed is enabling AHCI mode in the BIOS so the 8GB flash cache can accelerate boot and load times.

What maintenance or replacement will the ST500LM000 need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the 5400 RPM mechanical portion and 8GB flash cache are sealed, so the only future action is replacing the entire drive if the 500GB capacity fills or the mechanism wears out.

What limit appears first during sustained heavy writes on this hybrid drive?

Once the 8GB flash cache fills, write speed drops to the native 5400 RPM platter rate, so sustained throughput is limited by the mechanical media rather than the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface.

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