Seagate Constellation.2 500GB 2.5" 7200RPM SATA 6 Gb/s Internal HDD

Overview

The Seagate ST9500620NS is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive designed for enterprise environments that require reliable and consistent storage performance. Offering 500GB of capacity with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, it delivers fast data transfers suitable for transactional databases, virtualization hosts, and streaming workloads. Its compact 15mm height fits easily into blade servers, compact rack systems, and high-density storage arrays, making it a practical choice for demanding data center applications.

Key features

• High spindle speed of 7200 RPM ensures quick access and transfer of data for performance-sensitive applications.
• 64MB cache supports smooth and steady throughput during heavy multi-user workloads, maintaining responsiveness.
• Enterprise-grade reliability with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1.4 million hours, validated for continuous 24×7 operation.
• Firmware enhancements and vibration resistance technology help maintain stable performance in multi-drive chassis environments.
• PowerChoice technology reduces idle power consumption to under 6.4 watts, lowering heat output and easing cooling demands in dense deployments.
• Standard SATA interface and 15mm form factor simplify integration and replacement in existing enterprise storage systems without additional adapters.

Key specs

• Capacity: 500GB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch, 15mm height
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Cache: 64MB
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 1.4 million hours
• Idle power consumption: less than 6.4 watts

Connectivity and compatibility

This drive uses a standard SATA 6 Gb/s interface, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of enterprise servers and storage arrays. Its 2.5-inch size and 15mm height make it suitable for blade servers and compact rack systems without requiring special adapters or cabling changes. The drive’s design supports integration into high-density storage environments where space and power efficiency are critical.

Performance and reliability

Designed for continuous operation, the drive’s firmware is optimized to resist vibration and maintain steady throughput even when multiple drives operate simultaneously in the same chassis. This makes it well suited for mission-critical applications that demand consistent performance and minimal downtime. The PowerChoice technology further enhances reliability by reducing heat generation through efficient power management.

Ideal uses and environments

The Seagate ST9500620NS fits well in enterprise data centers, especially in setups requiring compact, high-performance storage solutions. It is a strong choice for IT managers and system integrators upgrading servers that handle transactional databases, virtualization, or streaming services. Its balance of speed, capacity, and power efficiency supports workloads that run around the clock with multiple users accessing data simultaneously.