Name: HDD-2A500-ST9500430S Supermicro 500GB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Supermicro
SKU: HDD-2A500-ST9500430S
Price: 195.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Supermicro 500GB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch hard drive offers a dependable storage solution for servers needing a compact yet efficient drive. It fits well in environments where consistent performance and reliable connectivity are essential, complementing enterprise storage setups with its balanced design.

General Information
Brand	Supermicro
Part Number	HDD-2A500-ST9500430S

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15mm
Width	69.85mm
Depth	100.5mm
Dimensions	15mm x 69.85mm x 100.5mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Supermicro hard drive provides a balanced combination of capacity and performance, designed to handle demanding data environments. It's often found in enterprise servers and storage arrays where speed and dependability matter. Built for IT professionals managing server infrastructure, the drive ensures consistent performance for applications that require fast read/write operations and steady throughput. Key Features Fast 7200RPM speed supports efficient data processing Reliable SAS 6Gb/s interface for stable connections Compact 2.5-inch size fits dense server racks 16MB cache improves data buffering and access times Robust design suitable for continuous operation Typically deployed in data centers and enterprise-grade servers, this drive plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth system operation. Its blend of speed and capacity makes it a practical choice for various business applications.

Use Cases
The Supermicro 500GB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch hard drive is primarily employed in server environments where space efficiency and reliable data throughput are critical. It serves IT professionals managing enterprise storage systems that demand steady performance within compact hardware configurations. How It's Used: Installed in rack-mounted servers supporting virtualization workloads in data centers requiring dense storage arrays. Used by SMB IT departments to expand storage capacity in small server rooms with limited rack space. Deployed in edge computing nodes where compact form factor drives enable robust data capture in constrained environments. Integrated into storage clusters for mixed read/write applications demanding consistent SAS interface reliability. Employed in backup servers within enterprise IT infrastructure to balance capacity and speed for routine data protection cycles. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent access speeds and reliable connectivity in scalable server deployments. Its form factor and interface compatibility make it a pragmatic choice for IT environments prioritizing space savings and integration flexibility without compromising performance stability.