Name: HDD-A0500-ST3500414SS Supermicro 500GB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch 16MB Cache Constellation ES Hard Drive
Brand: Supermicro
SKU: HDD-A0500-ST3500414SS
Price: 190.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HDD-A0500-ST3500414SS from Supermicro is a 500GB SAS hard drive designed to fit into 3.5-inch server bays. It provides consistent performance with its 7200RPM spindle speed and 16MB cache, making it a reliable choice for enterprise storage setups requiring efficient data handling.

General Information
Brand	Supermicro
Part Number	HDD-A0500-ST3500414SS

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
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	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
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Supermicro hard drive offers 500GB of storage with a 7200RPM spindle speed, making it suitable for environments where steady and reliable performance is necessary. It is commonly used in servers and enterprise storage systems where data integrity and speed are essential. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this drive fits well in data centers and high-demand applications that require SAS connectivity. Its 3.5-inch size and 16MB cache help balance capacity and responsiveness. Key Features High-speed 6Gb/s SAS interface for efficient data throughput 16MB cache boosts read/write operations Robust 7200RPM motor for steady drive performance Designed for 3.5-inch drive bays common in servers Reliable 500GB capacity for a range of storage needs This hard drive is typically found in enterprise servers and storage arrays where dependable storage is critical. Its performance characteristics make it well-suited for applications involving databases, virtualization, and backup solutions. Users benefit from a balance between speed and capacity in a durable package.

Use Cases
The Supermicro 500GB SAS hard drive is tailored for enterprise server environments requiring dependable storage solutions with balanced performance and capacity. It is particularly suitable for IT infrastructures that demand consistent data throughput and are built around 3.5-inch bay configurations. How It's Used: Integrated into data center storage clusters to provide reliable capacity for mid-tier transactional databases. Deployed in virtualization hosts where steady I/O throughput supports multiple virtual machines running concurrent workloads. Utilized in enterprise backup systems requiring fast data access and transfer rates for routine data protection tasks. Installed in rack-mounted servers within SMB networks managing file sharing and collaboration services. Applied in edge computing nodes to maintain local data persistence with efficient access speeds under moderate workload demands. This hard drive supports operational consistency and scalability by delivering stable performance suitable for a variety of server applications. Its SAS interface and balanced cache size contribute to efficient data handling in environments where maintaining uptime and responsiveness is critical.