Name: 9FY156-051 Seagate 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gbps 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: 9FY156-051
Price: 204.07 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gbps 2.5-inch hard drive offers reliable storage with a speed suited for laptops and compact devices. It fits into common laptop bays and provides a straightforward upgrade path for users needing more capacity without sacrificing performance.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	9FY156-051

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SATA II (3.0 Gbps)
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Laptop,Notebook
MTBF	600000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.374
Width	2.75
Depth	3.95
Dimensions	0.374 x 2.75 x 3.95
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Seagate 500GB hard drive offers a solid storage solution for laptops, external enclosures, and small form factor PCs. Its 7200RPM speed helps speed up boot times and file transfers compared to slower drives. Often found in budget-conscious setups, it balances capacity and performance with efficient power usage. Built for users who need dependable storage without the bulk, this drive suits students, professionals, and casual users upgrading their systems. It’s commonly used in everyday computing tasks like storing documents, media, and applications. Key Features Consistent 7200RPM speed reduces wait time when loading files and programs SATA 3Gbps interface provides compatibility with a wide range of laptops and desktops Compact 2.5-inch size fits easily into portable devices 500GB capacity balances space and cost for moderate storage needs Seagate’s reliability adds confidence to data storage This hard drive is regularly deployed in laptops, external drives, and entry-level desktop computers. It fills the gap for those upgrading from smaller or slower drives without moving into more expensive solid-state options. Its practical balance of speed and capacity makes it a common sight in everyday computing environments.

Use Cases
The Seagate 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gbps 2.5-inch hard drive is predominantly utilized in environments where compact storage solutions are essential without compromising on speed. It is well-suited for IT professionals upgrading or maintaining laptop fleets and compact computing devices in business or educational settings. How It's Used: Enhancing storage capacity in enterprise laptop deployments requiring faster boot and application load times. Supporting mobile workforces that depend on reliable and quick access to data in remote or field environments. Upgrading storage in thin clients or compact workstations in SMB networks to improve overall responsiveness. Integrating into embedded systems or edge computing devices where physical space is limited but performance remains critical. Providing replacement drives in IT service environments focused on system refurbishing and lifecycle extension of portable devices. This hard drive facilitates operational efficiency by balancing capacity and performance in constrained form factors, allowing IT teams to scale storage solutions within existing infrastructure. Its compatibility with standard laptop bays ensures straightforward deployment in diverse computing environments.