Name: 42T1721 Lenovo 500GB 7.2K RPM 3Gb/s SATA 16MB Cache 2.5-Inch HDD for ThinkPad T430
Brand: Lenovo
SKU: 42T1721
Price: 188.82 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Lenovo 42T1721 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA Hard Drive offers reliable performance with a 500GB capacity and a 7,200 RPM spindle speed for quick access to data. Featuring a SATA 3Gb/s interface, it supports fast data transfers, with a data transfer rate of up to 3Gb/s. The 16MB cache enhances data retrieval speeds, and the 4.17ms average latency ensures fast response times. With a 512n disk format and an MTBF of 600,000 hours, this drive is designed for reliability in both consumer and enterprise environments.

General Information
Brand	Lenovo
Part Number	42T1721

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	512n
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
MTBF	600,000 Hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 3GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The Lenovo 42T1721 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA 2.5-Inch Hard Drive is designed to deliver reliable storage performance for laptops, desktops, and small form-factor servers. With a capacity of 500GB, it offers ample storage space for data, files, and applications. The 7,200 RPM spindle speed ensures quick access to stored information, making it suitable for a variety of computing tasks. Equipped with a SATA 3Gb/s interface, this drive offers a data transfer rate of up to 3Gb/s, providing smooth and efficient operation. The 16MB cache improves data retrieval speeds, ensuring faster access to frequently used data. With an average latency of 4.17ms, the drive ensures quick response times for a better user experience. The 512n disk format ensures compatibility with modern systems, while the MTBF of 600,000 hours highlights the drive’s long-term reliability. Key Features: Capacity: 500GB for efficient storage in consumer and enterprise environments. Interface: SATA 3Gb/s for reliable data transfers. Form Factor: 2.5-inch design for use in compact systems. Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM for efficient data access. Cache: 16MB for improved data processing efficiency. Data Transfer Rate: Up to 3Gb/s for fast data transfers. Average Latency: 4.17ms for quick response times. Disk Format: 512n for compatibility with modern systems. MTBF: 600,000 hours, ensuring high reliability for long-term use. The Lenovo 42T1721 500GB SATA Hard Drive is a reliable storage solution, ideal for users seeking a balance between capacity, performance, and affordability.

Use Cases
The Lenovo 42T1721 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA Hard Drive is typically deployed in professional mobile computing environments where reliable storage performance and data access speed are critical. It is well-suited for IT administrators managing fleet upgrades or replacements in business laptops, particularly where balance between capacity and responsiveness is key. How It's Used: Enabling efficient storage for mobile professionals in remote or field environments requiring fast access to business applications. Supporting transactional workloads on ThinkPad T430 and T430i units within SMB and enterprise client workstations. Augmenting storage capacity for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) endpoints that demand consistent read/write performance. Facilitating data retention and retrieval in on-site technical support laptops used for diagnostics and troubleshooting. Serving as a cost-effective upgrade path within IT asset refresh cycles for mid-tier corporate laptop fleets. This hard drive’s combination of rotational speed and cache size helps maintain operational efficiency and responsiveness in mobile computing scenarios, aligning well with business continuity objectives and scalable IT management strategies.