- Model:ST500LM030
- 500GB Storage Capacity
- 5400 RPM Speed
- 128MB Cache
- Multi-Tier Caching Technology
- 2 Years Warranty from Seagate
Overview
The Seagate BarraCuda 2.5-inch hard drive combines proven reliability, solid performance, and versatile storage capacity in a compact form. Designed for laptops, external enclosures, and small form factor systems, the 500GB model (ST500LM030) is available in a 7mm height to fit a wide range of device configurations. With 5,400 RPM and a SATA 6Gb/s interface, it delivers responsive performance and fast data transfer speeds up to 140MB/s.
All 2.5-inch hard drives in the BarraCuda family come equipped with advanced multi-tier caching (MTC) technology. By intelligently managing data flow across multiple layers—including high-speed NAND flash, DRAM, and media cache—MTC significantly boosts performance. This smart caching system helps deliver faster load times, quicker application launches, and smoother overall read and write speeds, ensuring a more responsive and efficient computing experience.
Quiet, energy-efficient, and backed by decades of innovation, the BarraCuda 2.5" internal hard drive is a smart choice for reliable everyday computing. Easily migrate and clone your data with the included Seagate DiscWizard software. For over 20 years, Seagate has proudly manufactured and delivered the reliable BarraCuda family of internal hard drives, with every drive backed by a robust limited warranty providing added peace of mind and long-term confidence in your investment.
- 500GB storage capacity in compact 7mm form factor
- 5400 RPM spindle speed with up to 140MB/s data transfer rate
- 128MB cache memory
- Multi-Tier Caching Technology for enhanced performance
- SATA 6Gb/s interface
- Free Seagate DiscWizard cloning software included
- Rescue Data Recovery Services available
- 2 Years Limited Warranty
Specifications
- Standard Model Number
- ST500LM030
- Bytes per Sector
- 512/1/4096
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Max Sustained Data Rate, OD Read (MB/s)
- Up to 140
- Cache, Multisegmented (MB)
- 128MB
- Recording Technology
- SMR
- Rotational Speed (RPM)
- 5400RPM
- Load/Unload Cycles
- 600,000
- Nonrecoverable Read Errors per Bits Read, Max
- 1 per 10E14
- Warranty, Limited (years)
- 2
- Startup Power (A)
- 1.0
- Operating Mode, Typical (W)
- 1.6/1.7
- Idle Average (W)
- 0.45W
- Operating (drive reported, min)
- 0°C
- Operating (drive reported, max)
- 60°C
- Nonoperating (ambient)
- -40°C – 70°C
- Halogen Free
- Yes
- RoHS Compliance
- Yes
- Height (mm/in, max)
- 7.0mm/0.276in
- Width (mm/in, max)
- 69.85mm/2.750in
- Depth (mm/in, max)
- 100.35mm/3.951in
- Weight (g/lb, typical)
- 90g/0.198lb
- Carton Unit Quantity
- 50
- Cartons per Pallet/Cartons per Layer
- 60/10
- Head-Rest Method
- QuietStep Ramp Load
- Shock, Operating: 2ms (Gs)
- 400
- Shock, Nonoperating: 1ms (Gs)
- 1000
- Acoustics, Idle, Typical (bels—sound power)
- 2.0bels
- Acoustics, Seek, Typical (bels—sound power)
- 2.2bels
- Multi-Tier Caching Technology
- Yes
Warranty
2 Years manufacturer warranty from Seagate. Warranty service is provided by the brand's authorised service centre under the brand's own terms; keep the original invoice and the serial number for any claim, and we will guide you through the process. Details are in our Warranty Policy.