Hitachi
Hitachi HDS721050CLA662 – 500GB | SATA 6Gb/s | 7200RPM | 3.5" | Desktop HDD
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The HDS721050CLA662 is a 500GB SATA 6Gb/s desktop hard drive featuring 7200RPM spindle speed, 16MB cache, and 8.9ms average seek time in a standard 3.5" form factor. Built for early 2010s desktop computer systems, it is ideal for mainstream desktop computing, workstation storage upgrades, and legacy system replacements. Compatible with any system supporting SATA 6Gb/s or backward-compatible SATA 3Gb/s interfaces including desktop motherboards, external enclosures, and standard SATA controllers. This Deskstar 7K1000.C series drive incorporates eighth-generation power management technology with HiVERT innovations, delivering up to 18% idle power savings over previous generations while maintaining continuous operation capability for 24/7 desktop use.
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500GB SATA 6Gb/s 7200RPM 16MB Cache Factory Sealed
SATA 6Gb/s High-Speed Interface
Advanced Power Management Technology
7200RPM Performance Grade
Deskstar 7K1000.C Series Reliability
New Old Stock with 90-Day Warranty
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions for SATA, including information on usage, configuration, and compatibility.
1. What is a SATA hard drive used for?
A SATA (Serial ATA) hard drive is used in desktops, laptops, servers, and NAS systems for data storage. It’s the most common hard drive type, offering a balance of speed, affordability, and wide compatibility.
2. What’s the difference between SATA I, II, and III?
The difference is speed. SATA I supports up to 1.5 Gb/s (150 MB/s), SATA II up to 3 Gb/s (300 MB/s), and SATA III up to 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s). Most modern drives use SATA III but remain backward compatible with older versions.
3. Are SATA hard drives compatible with older systems?
Yes. SATA drives are backward compatible, meaning a SATA III drive can work on a SATA II or I port, though performance will be limited to the slower speed of the system.
4. What’s the maximum capacity of a SATA hard drive?
SATA hard drives come in a wide range of capacities, from 500GB to over 20TB. This makes them suitable for everything from basic desktop use to large-scale data storage and backup.
5. Can I use a SATA hard drive in RAID or NAS systems?
Yes. SATA drives support RAID configurations and can be used in NAS systems. For higher reliability, enterprise-grade SATA models such as NAS, surveillance, or data-center drives are recommended.
6. What is the difference between a 2.5" and a 3.5" SATA hard drive?
2.5" SATA drives are smaller and commonly used in laptops or compact systems, while 3.5" SATA drives are larger and primarily used in desktops, servers, and NAS devices.
7. How do SATA hard drives compare to SSDs?
Both use the SATA interface, but HDDs store data on spinning disks while SSDs use flash memory. SSDs are much faster, but SATA HDDs remain more affordable for high-capacity storage.
