Description
BarraCuda leads the industry with the highest capacities for desktops and mobile computers. The uncompromising BarraCuda Pro marries industry-leading storage capacity with 7,200-RPM spin speeds for snappy performance and load times when gaming or performing heavy workloads.
Get the most out of your storage with BarraCuda hard drives. From computers full of photos and memories to gaming PCs that need more room to play, BarraCuda grows with you.
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Enhanced durability
With a robust design that includes Ramp Load technology, the Seagate Guardian BarraCuda ensures reliability by minimizing wear and tear. Its ability to withstand up to 600,000 load/unload cycles makes it a durable choice for demanding environments. -
Energy efficient
Optimized for efficiency, this hard drive consumes only 1.6 W during read operations and 1.7 W during write operations, with an idle power consumption of just 0.45 W. This low power usage translates into reduced energy costs and a smaller carbon footprint. -
High compatibility
Designed to seamlessly integrate into any PC setup, this internal hard drive features a Serial ATA-600 interface, ensuring high-speed data transfers and compatibility with a wide range of systems. -
Quiet operation
Featuring QuietStep technology, the Seagate Guardian BarraCuda operates with minimal noise, making it an ideal choice for use in quiet environments where maintaining a low noise level is essential.
Specifications
Summary
- Product Description
- Seagate Guardian BarraCuda ST500LM030 - hard drive - 500 GB - SATA 6Gb/s
- Type
- Hard drive - internal
- Capacity
- 500 GB
- Form Factor
- 2.5"
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps
- Buffer Size
- 128 MB
- Spindle Speed
- 5400 rpm
- Features
- QuietStep, Halogen Free, Ramp Load
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 69.85 mm x 100.35 mm x 7 mm
- Weight
- 90 g
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 2-year warranty
Detailed Specification
General
- Device Type
- Hard drive - internal
- Capacity
- 500 GB
- Form Factor
- 2.5"
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Buffer Size
- 128 MB
- Bytes per Sector
- 4096
- Features
- QuietStep, Halogen Free, Ramp Load
- Width
- 69.85 mm
- Depth
- 100.35 mm
- Height
- 7 mm
- Weight
- 90 g
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps (external)
- Internal Data Rate
- 140 MBps
- Spindle Speed
- 5400 rpm
Reliability
- Non-Recoverable Errors
- 1 per 10^14
- Load / Unload Cycles
- 600,000
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces
- SATA 6 Gb/s
- Compatible Bay
- 2.5"
Power
- Power Consumption
- 1.6 Watt (read) , 1.7 Watt (write) , 0.45 Watt (idle)
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 2 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature
- 0 °C
- Max Operating Temperature
- 60 °C
- Min Storage Temperature
- -40 °C
- Max Storage Temperature
- 70 °C
- Shock Tolerance (operating)
- 400 g @ 2 ms
- Shock Tolerance (non-operating)
- 1000 g @ 1 ms
