Description
Wings on your mobile! Seagate M8 series employs advanced format technology (AFT) that raises the data storage density per unit area, enabling efficient and convenient data storage. It operates on a high-performance 3 gigabits per second SATA interface, provides an eight megabyte buffer memory and incorporates EcoSeek and NoiseGuard features for minimal noise levels. A redesign of the overall structure ensures enhanced shock resistance to protect the disc from physical fracture and data loss. Fast and reliable with a 5400rpm spin speed and 8MB buffer.
HIGH PERFORMANCE
Combining SATA 3Gbps with Native Command Queuing, generous high speed cache and large capacity, the Samsung Spinpoint M8 series hard drive delivers solid performance to meet the most demanding applications.
OPTIMIZED ACOUSTICS
Featuring advanced SilentSeek technology and NoiseGuard, the Samsung Spinpoint M8 series drive helps create an almost silent work space and keep your mind in peace.
Features
- Spinpoint M8
- Max. 500GB formatted capacity per disk
- ATA Security Mode Feature Set
- SATA Native Command Queuing Feature
- ATA S.M.A.R.T. Feature Set
- TuMR/PMR head with FOD technology
- Serial ATA 3.0Gbps Interface Support
- Load/Unload Head Technology
- SilentSeek™
- NoiseGuard™
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Samsung SpinPoint M8 ST500LM012 - hard drive - 500 GB - SATA 6Gb/s
- Type
- Hard drive - internal
- Capacity
- 500 GB
- Form Factor
- 2.5" x 1/8H
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps
- Buffer Size
- 8 MB
- Spindle Speed
- 5400 rpm
- Features
- Load/unload technology, NoiseGuard, SilentSeek technology, Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Tunnel Magneto-resistive Recording (TMR) Head Technology, Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR), Flying On Demand (FOD) Technology, S.M.A.R.T.
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 69.75 mm x 100.3 mm x 9.5 mm
- Weight
- 107 g
- Microsoft Certification
- Compatible with Windows 7
Detailed Specification
General
- Device Type
- Hard drive - internal
- Capacity
- 500 GB
- Form Factor
- 2.5" x 1/8H
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Buffer Size
- 8 MB
- Features
- Load/unload technology, NoiseGuard, SilentSeek technology, Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Tunnel Magneto-resistive Recording (TMR) Head Technology, Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR), Flying On Demand (FOD) Technology, S.M.A.R.T.
- Width
- 69.75 mm
- Depth
- 100.3 mm
- Height
- 9.5 mm
- Weight
- 107 g
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps (external)
- Internal Data Rate
- 145 MBps
- Seek Time
- 12 ms (average)
- Average Latency
- 5.6 ms
- Spindle Speed
- 5400 rpm
Reliability
- Non-Recoverable Errors
- 1 per 10^14
- Start / Stop Cycles
- 600,000
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces
- 1 x SATA 3 Gb/s - 7 pin Serial ATA
- Compatible Bay
- 2.5" x 1/8H
Miscellaneous
- Compatible with Windows 7
- "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 5 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 55 °C
- Humidity Range Operating
- 5 - 90% (non-condensing)
- Shock Tolerance
- 325 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 750 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
- Vibration Tolerance
- 1.5 g @ RMS (random) (operating)
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