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Silver rectangular 2.5-inch 7mm laptop hard drive with SATA connector

Seagate

Seagate ST500LM024 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" 7mm laptop hard drive

SKU CH-KBRH-X96H7 MPN ST500LM024

A 7mm thin 2.5-inch laptop drive with 500GB capacity, 7200 RPM speed and FIPS 140-2 hardware encryption

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Cache memory32 MB
  • Average seek time11 ms
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive load times
  • 7 mm z-height fits ultra-thin notebooks
  • SED FIPS 140-2 encryption protects sensitive data
  • 32 MB cache smooths burst workloads

Slim 7mm 500GB notebook drive

This Seagate Laptop Thin HDD delivers 500GB of storage in a 7mm high 2.5 inch form factor. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 32MB cache and connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. The drive includes hardware based SED encryption validated to FIPS 140-2.

Suits thin laptops needing encrypted storage

Builders upgrading a 7mm bay in a notebook or compact enclosure will find the height and SATA interface a direct fit. Buyers who need more than 500GB of capacity or a different physical height should consider other options. The 11ms average seek time reflects the mechanical nature of the drive.

SED FIPS 140-2 hardware encryption

The self encrypting drive controller meets the FIPS 140-2 standard for data at rest protection without software overhead. This single specification decides suitability for environments that mandate certified hardware encryption.

How it compares

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

Price $51.99
Cheaper than about 65% 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 $103.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 80% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineLaptop Thin HDD
Model nameST500LM024
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Average seek time11 ms
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory32 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height7 mm
Maximum width70.1 mm
Maximum length100.55 mm
Shipping weight0.07 kg
Package size135 × 81 × 15 mm

Questions about this item

What capacity and speed combination does this drive offer?

This model provides 500GB of storage on a single platter spinning at 7200 RPM with a 32MB cache.

How does the 7200 RPM spindle affect everyday laptop performance?

The 7200 RPM speed and 11ms average seek time give quicker file access and application loading compared to slower drives.

What does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface mean for real-world throughput?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface caps the maximum transfer rate at 600 MB/s, though actual speeds depend on the drive's mechanical limits.

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