Name: HTS725050A9A364 Hitachi 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch HDD
Brand: Hitachi
SKU: HTS725050A9A364
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Hitachi HTS725050A9A364 is a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive with a 500GB capacity and 7200 RPM spindle speed. It fits standard laptop bays and utilizes a SATA 3 Gb/s interface, aligning with common storage requirements in portable and compact computing devices.

General Information
Brand	Hitachi

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Laptop,Notebook
MTBF	600000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 3GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	9.5 mm
Width	69.85 mm
Depth	100.2 mm
Dimensions	9.5 x 69.85 x 100.2 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Hitachi HTS725050A9A364 is a 2.5-inch hard disk drive designed to provide 500GB of storage capacity. It operates at 7200 RPM with a SATA 3 Gb/s interface, making it suitable for use in laptops and other small form factor devices that require moderate storage and reliable data access. This HDD is typically employed in desktop replacement laptops, external storage enclosures, and compact workstations where consistent rotational speed and standard SATA connectivity are necessary. Key Features 500GB capacity offers ample space for documents, media, and applications 7200 RPM spindle speed balances performance and power consumption SATA 3 Gb/s interface supports standard serial ATA data transfers 2.5-inch size fits in laptops and portable devices Hitachi's engineering focused on durability and rotational stability This hard drive provides a balance between storage capacity and access speed, fulfilling the storage needs of many portable computing environments. Its standard interface and form factor allow integration into various compatible systems without specialized adapters or modifications.

Use Cases
This Hitachi 500GB 2.5-inch SATA HDD is commonly used in laptops and compact desktops where 7200 RPM speed supports balanced performance. It suits environments that need moderate storage with standard SATA connectivity. How It's Used: Installed as primary storage in business or personal laptops Used in external SATA enclosures for additional portable storage Employed in compact desktop replacement systems Deployed in backup systems requiring standard SATA drives Integrated into industrial or embedded systems with SATA support The drive serves as a reliable storage device in various systems where a 2.5-inch, SATA 3 Gb/s HDD with moderate capacity and rotational speed is needed. It supports typical workloads without requiring specialized hardware.

FAQ's
What interface does the HTS725050A9A364 use? The HTS725050A9A364 uses a SATA interface with a maximum transfer rate of 3 Gb/s, compatible with SATA controllers supporting this standard. What is the physical size of this Hitachi hard drive? This hard drive has a 2.5-inch form factor, commonly used in laptops and portable devices. What spindle speed does this HDD operate at? The Hitachi HTS725050A9A364 operates at 7200 revolutions per minute, which affects data access performance. Is this drive compatible with laptop systems? Yes, its 2.5-inch SATA design is intended for use in laptops and similar compact systems supporting SATA 3 Gb/s. What is the storage capacity of this hard disk? The drive provides 500GB of storage capacity, suitable for typical user data and applications. Does this model support SATA III speeds? No, the HTS725050A9A364 supports SATA II with a maximum throughput of 3 Gb/s, not the 6 Gb/s SATA III standard.