Internal hard drive HP 614829-002 500 GB 7200 RPM 2.5" SATA III

Internal 2.5" hard drive HP 614829-002 provides 500 GB of storage capacity with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and SATA III interface. Designed for compact server and workstation environments, this 2.5-inch HDD balances capacity and performance to support operating system installation, application data and moderate archival tasks where faster access times are beneficial.

Advantages

The 7200 RPM rotational speed reduces average seek and access times compared with lower-speed drives, improving responsiveness for booting operating systems and loading applications. The 2.5" form factor enables use in space-constrained systems and many server trays or mobile workstations. The Serial ATA III interface supports up to 6 Gbit/s transfer rates, providing compatibility with modern motherboards and controllers.

Suitable for

• Operating system installation and boot drive
• Application and productivity data storage
• Compact workstations and rack-mounted servers with 2.5" bays
• Moderate-performance archival and backup tasks

Key specifications

• Capacity: 500 GB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Interface: Serial ATA III (SATA 6 Gbit/s)
• Intended use: server and workstation environments

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible 2.5" bay or adapter in your server, workstation or desktop. Connect to a SATA III port on the motherboard or host controller using a compatible SATA data cable and a suitable power connector from the power supply. Initialize and partition the drive in the operating system or RAID controller as required, then format with the desired file system before use. Follow server or system manufacturer guidelines for drive mounting, cooling and vibration isolation.

Usage recommendations

For reliable operation, ensure adequate cooling and secure mounting in the chassis. Use this 7200 RPM drive for systems that need improved access times over lower-speed 2.5" drives; for high-availability or write-intensive workloads consider enterprise-class or SSD alternatives. Regularly schedule backups and health monitoring using SMART-capable tools.