# HDD Seagate 500GB 3.5" SATA III 7200 RPM ST500DM002-RFB

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**Data updated:** 2025-12-01 01:22 (EET)
**Category:** Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
**Manufacturer:** SEAGATE
**Manufacturer code:** ST500DM002-RFB
**EAN:** 5711783175674
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

The Seagate Desktop HDD offers a capacity of 500GB with a speed of 7200 RPM and a 16MB buffer. This 3.5" internal hard drive utilizes Serial ATA III interface, ensuring fast data transfer rates and reliable performance for your desktop needs.

## Long description

Barracuda hard drives offer reliable 7200 RPM performance across capacities from 250GB to 3TB, combining large 64MB caches, OptiCache™ and SATA 6Gb/s interface to deliver consistent desktop storage performance. Models with 1TB-per-platter technology increase storage density using Seagate AcuTrac™ for precise reading and writing on very narrow tracks, while advanced power modes reduce energy use during idle periods. Barracuda drives are manufactured with environmental considerations and include features to ease migration to modern sector and capacity standards.
Advantages
High spindle speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface provide improved throughput for desktop applications. Large cache memory and OptiCache™ technology optimize typical read/write patterns. High areal density (1TB per disk) enables greater capacity in standard 3.5" form factors. Advanced power management reduces idle power consumption. Compliance with RoHS and high recyclability support environmental responsibility. SmartAlign™ simplifies transition to 4K sector (Advanced Format) drives, and DiscWizard™ software allows use of drives larger than 2TB on systems without UEFI.
Key specifications
Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
Capacities available: 250GB up to 3TB
Cache: 64MB
Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
1TB-per-platter areal density with Seagate AcuTrac™
Power-saving idle modes
RoHS compliance; \>70% recyclable materials
How to use
Install the Barracuda drive into a compatible 3.5" desktop or all-in-one PC bay, connect via a SATA cable to a motherboard SATA port, and connect power from the PSU. For systems with UEFI, the drive can be used natively for large volumes. If the system BIOS does not support drives larger than 2TB, install Seagate DiscWizard™ software to enable full use of a 3TB drive. No additional utilities are required to align Advanced Format 4K sectors thanks to SmartAlign™; standard formatting tools can be used after installation.
Recommendations
Use Barracuda drives for desktop builds, gaming PCs, direct-attached external storage (DAS), desktop RAID arrays, or consumer NAS devices. Ensure your system firmware and OS support your target capacity or install DiscWizard™ when working with drives larger than 2TB on older systems.

## Specifications

### Features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| HDD capacity | 500 GB |
| HDD size | 3.5 |
| HDD speed | 7200 |
| Read seek time | 8.5 ms |
| HDD number of heads | 2 |
| Track to track seek time | 1.2 ms |
| Average latency | 4.16 ms |
| Write seek time | 9.5 ms |
| Bytes per sector | 4096 |
| Start/stop cycles | 50000 |
| Interface | Serial ATA III |
| Native Command Queuing (NCQ) | Yes |
| Storage drive buffer size | 16 MB |
| HDD number of cylinders | 16383 |

### Operational conditions

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating altitude | -304.8 - 3048 |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 60 |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 5 - 95 |
| Non-operating altitude | -304.8 - 12192 |
| Operating shock | 70 G |
| Non-operating shock | 350 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 3 G |
| Operating vibration | 0.5 G |

### Other features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Certification | RoHs |
| Data transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |

### Weight & dimensions

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.415 kg |
| Height | 19.98 mm |
| Width | 101.6 mm |
| Depth | 146.9 mm |

### Power

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (typical) | 6.19 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.79 W |
| Start-up current | 2 A |
| Operating voltage | 5 V |
| Power consumption (idle) | 4.6 W |

### Packaging content

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| User guide | Yes |

### Logistics data

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84717050 |

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### What is the warranty period?

All SEAGATE products come with an official 2 Years warranty. It covers all manufacturing defects and malfunctions that may occur during use. The warranty is valid at all authorized SEAGATE service centers and through AiO.lv

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