Running out of reliable storage for your server or workstation can halt productivity and risk data loss. The Origin Storage Solutions (CPQ-500NLSA/7-S8) 500GB 7200RPM 128MB NL-SATA HDD gives you a dependable, hot-swap nearline drive that fits seamlessly into major brands like Dell, HP, Toshiba and Lenovo, keeping your systems running smoothly.
Usages of a 500 GB hard drive
A 500 GB hard drive is perfect for everyday server tasks, backup rotations, and expanding desktop storage. It slots into standard 3.5-inch bays, allowing you to add capacity without re-configuring your rack, and works well for file servers, surveillance archives, or any environment that needs steady, reliable access to medium-sized data sets.
Benefits of Origin Storage Solutions hard drive
- Compatibility: Works with leading server brands, ensuring a perfect fit the first time.
- Warranty: Up to five years advanced replacement gives you peace of mind.
- Support: Free pre- and post-sales technical help removes guesswork.
- Hot-swap: Replace the drive without powering down, minimising downtime.
- Performance: 7200 RPM spindle delivers quick response for regular workloads.
Origin Storage Solutions hard drive
Choosing this drive means you avoid the hassle of mismatched components. The nearline design balances speed and endurance, so you get faster access than typical archive drives while still handling the write cycles of active use. Its 128 MB cache smooths data bursts, reducing latency during peak operations.
Because the drive is matched to your system, installation is straightforward and you can trust the firmware to communicate correctly with existing controllers. The SATA 3 Gb/s interface provides a solid 300 MBps external transfer rate, enough for most business applications without the cost of premium SSDs.
Key Features of a 500 GB hard drive
- Capacity: 500 GB. Sufficient space for operating systems, applications and regular backups.
- Spindle Speed: 7200 rpm. Provides a good balance of performance and power consumption.
- Cache: 128 MB. Improves read/write efficiency during busy periods.
- Interface: SATA 3 Gb/s. Standard connection for broad compatibility with servers and desktops.
- Form Factor: 3.5 ". Fits typical drive bays in towers and rack units.
- Drive Type: Hot-swap hard drive. Allows quick replacement without shutting down the system.
- Transfer Rate: 300 MBps (external). Delivers reliable data throughput for everyday tasks.
- Compatibility Bay: 3.5 ". Ensures the drive mounts securely in standard enclosures.
- Warranty: Up to 5 years advanced replacement. Reduces risk and maintenance costs.
- Support: Free pre- and post-sales technical assistance. Helps you resolve issues quickly.
Specifications
| Storage |
| Storage / Type | Hard drive |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | Origin Storage Nearline |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| General |
| General / Capacity | 500 GB |
| General / Interface | SATA 3Gb/s |
| General / Device Type | Hard drive - hot-swap - nearline |
| General / Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Expansion & Connectivity |
| Expansion & Connectivity / Interfaces | 1 x SATA 3 Gb/s |
| Expansion & Connectivity / Compatible Bay | 3.5" |
| Performance |
| Performance / Drive Transfer Rate | 300 MBps (external) |
| Performance / Spindle Speed | 7200 rpm |
| Hard Drive |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Hard Drive / Spindle Speed | 7200rpm |
| Hard Drive / Interface | Serial ATA-300 |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (Short) | 3.5" |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (Short) (metric) | 8.9 cm |
| Hard Drive / Capacity | 500GB |
| Hard Drive / Data Transfer Rate | 300MBps |
| Hard Drive / Hard Drive Type | Hot-swap hard drive |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (metric) | 8.9 cm |
| Summary Details |
| HDD capacity | 500 GB |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| Storage drive buffer size | 128 MB |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| Interface | NL-SATA |
