Seagate ST500DM002 500GB 7200 RPM Desktop HDD Specifications And Datasheet
- June 14, 2024
- Seagate
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Seagate ST500DM002 500GB 7200 RPM Desktop HDD
Description
The Power of One
- Seagate brings over 30 years of trusted performance and reliability to the Seagate® Desktop HDDs—now available in capacities up to 8TB
- Increase your capacity and drive down costs with up to 1.33TB-per-disk hard drive technology
- SATA 6Gb/s interface optimizes burst performance
- Seagate AcuTrac™ servo technology delivers dependable performance
- Free DiscWizard™ software enables high capacities on legacy PC BIOS systems
- Seagate Secure™ models provide hardware-based data security and deliver an Instant Secure Erase feature for safe, fast and easy drive retirement1
- Seagate Secure models meet the NIST 800-88 media sanitization specification and also support the Trusted Computer Group (TCG) Opal standard
Best-Fit Applications
- Desktop or all-in-one PCs
- Home servers
- Entry-level direct-attached storage devices (DAS)
Seagate Secure models are not available in all countries. May require TCG- compliant host or controller support.
Technical Specifications
| Specifications | 500GB |
|---|---|
| Standard Model Numbers 1 | ST500DM002 |
| Seagate Secure™ Model Numbers | — |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Cache | 16MB |
| Model Name | formerly Barracuda |
| SATA Transfer Rates Supported (Gb/s) | 6.0/3.0/1.5 |
| Max Sustainable Transfer Rate | 144MB/s |
| Heads/Disks | 2/1 |
| Bytes per Sector | 512E or 512 |
| Voltage Tolerance, Inc. Noise (5V) | ±5% |
| Voltage Tolerance, Inc. Noise (12V) | ±10% |
| Contact Start/Stop Cycles 2 | 50,000 |
| Load/Unload Cycles 3 | — |
| Nonrecoverable Read Errors per Bits Read, Max | **** |
1 per 10E14
Workload Rate Limit (TB/year)| 55
Power-On Hours| 2,400
Warranty, Limited (years) 4| 2
Startup Power (12V, A)| 2
Average Operating Power| 6.19W
Idle Average (W)| 4.6W
Standby/Sleep Mode| 0.79W/0.79W
Operating (ambient, min)| 0°C
Operating (drive case, max)| 60°C
Nonoperating (ambient, min)| -40°C
Nonoperating (ambient, max)| 70°C
Halogen Free| Yes
RoHS Compliance| Yes
Height (mm/in)| 19.99mm/0.787in
Width (mm/in, max)| 101.6mm/4in
Depth (mm/in, max)| 146.99mm/5.787in
Weight (g/lb)| 415g/0.915lb
Carton Unit Quantity| 25
Cartons per Pallet / Cartons per Layer| 40 / 8
Seagate AcuTrac ™ Technology| No
- Seagate ships the 500GB, 320GB and 250GB models in both 4K- and 512-byte sectors. SmartAlign technology is included on 4K sector drives. Both drives are functionally and physically equivalent.
- At 25°C and 50% relative humidity.
- Load/Unload tested to 600,000 cycles.
- Extended warranty products are available. Consult your distributor for details.
Support
- Website: SEAGATE.COM
- Address: AMERICAS Seagate Technology LLC 10200 South De Anza Boulevard, Cupertino, California 95014, United States,
- Phone: 408-658-1000
Trademarks
© 2016 Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. Seagate, Seagate Technology and the Spiral logo are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC in the United States and/or other countries. AcuTrac, Barracuda, DiscWizard, Seagate Secure and SmartAlign are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC or one of its affiliated companies in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. When referring to drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one trillion bytes. Your computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity.
In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus will not be available for data storage. Actual data rates may vary depending on the operating environment and other factors. The export or re-export of Seagate hardware or software is regulated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (for more information, visit www.bis.doc.gov), and may be controlled for export, import and use in other countries. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.
FAQs
What is the storage capacity of the Seagate ST500DM002 HDD?
It has a storage capacity of 500GB.
What is the RPM of this hard drive?
This HDD operates at 7200 RPM.
Does the Seagate ST500DM002 come with a SATA interface?
Yes, it features a SATA interface for connectivity.
Is this hard drive suitable for desktop computers?
Yes, it is designed for use in desktop computers.
What is the cache size of the Seagate ST500DM002?
The HDD typically has a cache size of 16MB.
Can this HDD be used for gaming purposes?
While suitable for general use, its performance in gaming depends on the game's requirements.
Is the Seagate ST500DM002 compatible with all desktop PCs?
It is compatible with PCs that have a SATA interface and enough physical space to accommodate it.
Does this model support any specific power-saving features?
Check the product specifications for power-saving features.
What is the data transfer rate of the ST500DM002?
It has a data transfer rate that aligns with typical 7200 RPM SATA drives, but check specific product details for exact rates.
Can the Seagate ST500DM002 be used as an external drive?
With a proper SATA to USB enclosure, it can be used as an external drive.
What is the form factor of this HDD?
It has a 3.5-inch form factor.
Does Seagate provide a warranty for this HDD?
The Seagate ST500DM002 HDD typically comes with a warranty of 2 years from the date of purchase.
References PDF:Seagate ST500DM002 500GB 7200 RPM Desktop HDD – Device.report
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