Name: HDD-A0500-ST500NM0001 Supermicro 500GB 6Gb/s SAS 7.2K 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: Supermicro
SKU: HDD-A0500-ST500NM0001
Price: 179.37 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Supermicro 500GB 6Gb/s SAS hard drive offers dependable storage with a focus on server and data center use. It fits standard 3.5-inch bays and balances speed and capacity, making it a practical choice for managing everyday enterprise data needs without complexity.

General Information
Brand	Supermicro
Part Number	HDD-A0500-ST500NM0001

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, Enterprise Storage
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.10 mm
Width	101.60 mm
Depth	147.00 mm
Dimensions	26.10 x 101.60 x 147.00 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This Supermicro 500GB hard drive is designed to provide reliable storage with a SAS 6Gb/s interface, making it well-suited for enterprise servers and data centers. It often appears in server racks where consistent performance and durability are essential for managing large data workloads. Built for IT professionals and system administrators, this drive meets the demands of applications requiring stable and efficient data access. Its 7,200 RPM speed strikes a good balance between performance and power consumption, fitting well into environments that value operational consistency. Key Features Reliable 500GB capacity for a range of storage tasks High-speed 6Gb/s SAS interface supports heavy data throughput 7,200 RPM delivers steady and efficient performance 3.5-inch size designed for standard server bays Durable build tailored for enterprise-grade use This hard drive is commonly installed in server setups, especially where data integrity and uptime matter. It helps maintain smooth operation in environments handling databases, virtualization, and file storage without frequent maintenance interruptions.

Use Cases
The Supermicro 500GB 6Gb/s SAS hard drive is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments where reliable mid-tier storage is essential. It serves well in data centers and IT infrastructures that require consistent performance without the need for ultra-high capacity or speed. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts handling moderate workloads in SMB and enterprise data centers. Serving as primary storage in rack-mounted servers for web hosting and application delivery in remote office setups. Integration into storage clusters requiring balanced I/O performance for business-critical database applications. Deployment in backup and archival servers where 7,200 RPM drives provide reliable data retention with manageable access times. Use within compute nodes of high-performance computing clusters that require stable SAS connectivity and moderate storage capacity. This drive contributes to operational efficiency by delivering consistent throughput and reliability in environments where workload demands are steady but not extreme. Its compatibility with standard server racks and SAS infrastructures supports scalability and straightforward integration within existing enterprise systems.