Name: HE502HJ Samsung SpinPoint F3 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Samsung
SKU: HE502HJ
Price: 164.36 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Samsung Spinpoint F3R HE502HJ hard drive offers a balance of speed and storage for desktop users. It fits into common PC setups and supports typical data needs with its 500GB capacity and 7200RPM speed. Its SATA 3Gb/s interface and 16MB cache help keep data moving efficiently, making it a practical choice for everyday computing tasks.

General Information
Brand	Samsung
Part Number	HE502HJ

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

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 3GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	146.0 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 146.0 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Samsung Spinpoint F3R HE502HJ is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed to store and access data efficiently. It is commonly used in desktop computers and workstations where dependable, moderate-capacity storage is needed. Built for home users, small businesses, and anyone needing reliable storage, this drive balances speed and capacity for everyday tasks like file storage, multimedia, and application support. Key Features Spins at 7200RPM to provide faster read and write speeds compared to slower drives Uses SATA 3Gb/s interface for broad compatibility and steady data transfer Includes a 16MB cache that helps improve overall system responsiveness 500GB capacity suitable for storing documents, photos, and videos without clutter Designed as a 3.5-inch form factor that fits standard desktop drive bays This hard drive is often found in desktop setups where solid, consistent storage is important but SSD-level speeds are not required. It serves well for backing up important files or running everyday applications smoothly without frequent slowdowns.

Use Cases
The Samsung HE502HJ 500GB hard drive is typically deployed within small to medium-sized enterprise desktop environments that require reliable and consistent storage performance. It is well-suited for users who manage moderate data workloads such as office productivity suites, local database applications, or media storage without needing high-end enterprise features. How It's Used: Standard office desktops in SMBs running productivity software and local file storage. Workstations used by content creators handling moderate media files without extensive RAID configurations. Edge computing nodes requiring dependable storage with quick data access for IoT data caching. Backup stations for small business servers that need additional local redundancy. Entry-level virtualization hosts with limited virtual machine volumes for testing or development. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by offering balanced performance and capacity that aligns with the demands of typical business workflows. Its compatibility and standard interface make it scalable for incremental storage expansion in conventional desktop and edge environments.