Name: 458928-B21 HP 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: HP
SKU: 458928-B21
Price: 147.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The HP 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive offers a straightforward storage solution primarily for desktop PCs and entry-level servers. It fits within standard 3.5-inch bays and uses a SATA interface that’s widely supported, making it an easy option for those needing reliable, mid-range storage without extra features or complexity.

General Information
Brand	HP
Part Number	458928-B21

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Workstations,Desktops
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 3GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This HP 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA hard drive is designed to provide dependable storage for a variety of computing environments. Built for use in desktops and servers, it offers a solid balance of capacity and speed to handle everyday data needs efficiently. Often found in business and personal setups, this drive suits users looking to expand storage or replace existing drives with a trusted component. Its SATA 3Gb/s interface ensures it integrates smoothly with many systems, delivering consistent data access. Key Features Reliable 7,200 RPM speed balances power consumption and performance Generous 500GB capacity supports a wide range of storage requirements Standard SATA 3Gb/s interface for broad compatibility 3.5-inch size designed for easy installation in desktops and servers Durable build quality suited for continuous use This hard drive is typically deployed in office computers and entry-level servers where stable storage is essential. It helps maintain system responsiveness by providing steady data retrieval and storage capacity without unnecessary complexity. Users benefit from straightforward installation and dependable operation, making it a practical choice for upgrades or repairs in common computing setups.

Use Cases
The HP 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive is typically deployed in environments requiring dependable mid-tier storage without the need for enterprise-grade features. It suits IT administrators managing small to medium business servers, or desktop systems used in office settings where cost-effective, consistent storage performance is essential. How It's Used: Installed in entry-level rack servers supporting SMB virtualization workloads that require moderate storage capacity. Used in remote office or branch office desktop systems where reliable local storage supports daily operational tasks. Integrated into internal storage arrays for backup or archival purposes in small enterprise environments. Deployed in lab or development servers needing straightforward SATA storage without complex RAID configurations. Employed in edge computing nodes where cost and power-efficient storage is critical for data caching and local processing. This hard drive enables IT environments to maintain operational efficiency by providing stable storage throughput and capacity suited for standard workloads. Its compatibility with existing SATA infrastructure ensures scalability when expanding storage within mid-range deployments.

458928-B21 HP 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases