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Silver 3.5 inch desktop hard drive with printed label

Toshiba

Toshiba DT01ACA050 500 GB 3.5" 7200 RPM SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-0JK5-9KTC0 MPN DT01ACA050

500 GB 3.5-inch desktop hard drive with 7200 RPM speed and 32 MB cache

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory32 MB
  • Key featuresErased (DoD 5220.22 M Compliant) and tested good (Not format

Capacity 500GB

  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast sequential read and write performance
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface provides high throughput for desktop workloads
  • 32 MB cache buffers bursts of small-file activity for smoother operation
  • DoD 5220.22 M compliant erase ensures data sanitisation before reuse

Product identity

This Toshiba DT01ACA050 is a 500 GB desktop internal hard drive with a 3.5 inch form factor. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface with 32 MB cache. The unit is supplied erased to DoD 5220.22 M standard and tested for working condition.

Who this suits

Builders needing affordable bulk storage for a desktop PC or external enclosure will find the capacity and speed adequate for documents, media libraries and backup tasks. Buyers who require a pristine drive with zero bad sectors or a manufacturer warranty should look elsewhere because units may show up to 25 bad sectors and cosmetic markings.

Deciding specification

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface determines whether this drive fits your motherboard or controller; verify that your system provides a standard SATA data and power connection before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $61.99
Cheaper than about 69% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $123.98 per TB
Pricier than about 68% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameHDKPC05A0A02
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory32 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.41 kg
Package size146 × 102 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

How much power does the DT01ACA050 draw during all-day operation?

The drive is described as power-efficient with a halogen-free design, built for continuous use in consumer and commercial desktops.

What cable and port does the DT01ACA050 need to work?

It connects via a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s data cable to a matching SATA port on the motherboard and requires a SATA power connector from the PSU.

Will the DT01ACA050 work alongside an older 3 Gb/s SATA drive in the same system?

Yes, the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible, so it will run on a SATA 3 Gb/s port at the slower speed.

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