Seagate BarraCuda HDD Black Edition (500GB, 3.5-inch, 7200RPM, 16MB Cache, SATA 3, 6MB/s)

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Identifiers
Model Seagate ST500DM002
MPN Seagate ST500DM002
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
Average latency
The typical time delay, measured in milliseconds, between a request and its response for storage devices such as hard drives or SSDs. It reflects how quickly data can be accessed from the device and is useful for comparing performance across similar products.
4.16 ms
Bytes per sector
The number of bytes contained in each storage sector of a device, indicating the smallest unit of data that can be read or written by the medium.
4096
Certification
A list of official certifications or compliance marks that the product has received from regulatory bodies, safety organizations, or industry standards groups. Each entry represents a distinct certification such as CE, FCC, RoHS, UL, or WEEE, and may include additional details like version numbers or specific test reports.
RoHs
Data transfer rate
The maximum theoretical speed at which a device can send or receive data, expressed in bits per second (bps) or its multiples such as kbps, mbps, gbps, etc. It represents the upper bound of throughput under optimal conditions and is useful for comparing performance across devices and interfaces.
6 Gbit/s
Depth
The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
146.9 mm
HDD Capacity
The total amount of digital storage that an internal hard drive can hold, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute helps users understand how much data the device’s built‑in hard drive can store and compare storage options across products.
500 GB
HDD number of heads
The total count of read/write head assemblies present in a hard disk drive (HDD). Each head is responsible for accessing data on one platter surface; the number of heads determines how many platters can be serviced simultaneously and influences the drive’s capacity and performance. The value is an integer without any unit.
2
HDD size
The physical width of a hard disk drive expressed in inches or centimeters. It indicates the standard size that determines which enclosures, bays, and mounting hardware are compatible with the drive.
3.5"
HDD speed
The number of revolutions per minute (RPM) at which a hard‑disk drive’s spindle turns, indicating the drive’s data access performance and endurance characteristics.
7200 RPM
Height
The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
20 mm
Interface
List of physical or logical interfaces that allow communication between a hard drive and other devices, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, SAS, NVMe, or other standard connections.
Serial ATA III
Non-operating altitude
The altitude interval (in meters) at which a product or component ceases to function correctly due to environmental factors such as reduced atmospheric pressure, temperature changes, or other elevation‑related effects. The value is expressed as a minimum–maximum range and applies to any device that has documented limits for operation above or below certain heights.
-304.8 - 12192 m
Non-operating shock
The mass of a component or device measured while it is not operating, expressed in grams. This value represents the total weight that the unit can sustain during shock testing and includes any internal parts and packaging if specified.
350 G
Non-operating vibration 3 G
Operating altitude
The range of altitudes (in meters) at which a product or component can operate reliably without performance degradation due to changes in atmospheric pressure, temperature, or other altitude‑related effects.
-304.8 - 3048 m
Operating shock 70 G
Operating vibration
The mass of a device measured while it is in normal operation, expressed in grams (g). This value indicates the amount of material that contributes to vibration during use and can help assess mechanical stability or compliance with vibration standards.
0.5 G
Operating voltage
The electrical voltage that a device is designed to operate at, expressed in volts (V). It may represent a single nominal value or a range indicating the minimum and maximum supply voltages compatible with the product. This attribute helps users verify that their power source matches the device’s requirements.
5 / 12 V
Power consumption (StandBy) 0.79 W
Read Seek Time
The average time required for a storage device to position its read/write head over the correct track before accessing data. It is expressed in milliseconds (ms) and indicates how quickly the device can begin reading or writing after a command is issued.
8.5 ms
Start/stop cycles
The total count of times a device can be powered on and off during its expected lifetime or usage period. This value helps users gauge the durability and reliability of the product, especially for appliances that are frequently started and stopped.
50000
Storage drive buffer size
The amount of temporary memory that a hard drive can hold before transferring data to the host system. Expressed as a digital capacity (e.g., kilobytes, megabytes). This attribute helps users understand how quickly a drive can process read/write operations and is useful when comparing performance across drives.
16 MB
User guide
The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping, handling, or user information purposes.
Yes
Weight
The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
415 g
Width
The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
101.6 mm
Write seek time
The average time required for a storage device to move its read/write head to the desired track before performing an operation, expressed in milliseconds (ms). It indicates how quickly a drive can access data and is critical for overall performance.
9.5 ms
Seagate

Seagate is a brand of computer hard drives and storage solutions. The company produces a wide range of products for both personal and business use, including external hard drives, solid state drives, and storage systems. Seagate is one of the leading providers of storage solutions in the world, and its products are known for their quality and reliability.