HPE 500GB 6G SATA 7.2k 2.5 SC MDL HDD (655708-B21)

Server administrators and IT technicians upgrading HP ProLiant G7, G8, or G9 servers can rely on this 500GB midline hard drive for dependable internal storage. It fits a 2.5-inch small form factor bay and uses the HP Smart Carrier for tool-less hot-plug installation.

Key specifications

• 500 GB capacity
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• 7200 RPM rotational speed
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor
• 32 MB cache buffer
• Midline drive class with HP Smart Carrier

Why choose it

The 6Gb/s SATA interface delivers up to 600 MB/s external transfer rate, while 7200 RPM and 32 MB cache balance performance and power efficiency for typical server workloads. With a 1.2 million hour MTBF, it is built for continuous operation in demanding environments.

Ideal use cases

• Internal storage expansion for ProLiant servers
• Boot drives or data drives in RAID configurations
• Replacing failed midline drives in existing server fleets

Good to know

Operates between 5°C and 55°C. Idle power consumption is 5.5 W, operational 9.5 W. Uses 512n sector size and perpendicular magnetic recording technology.