Product DescriptionSamsung SpinPoint M8 ST500LM012 - hard drive - 500 GB - SATA 6Gb/s
TypeHard drive - internal
Capacity500 GB
Form Factor2.5" x 1/8H
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s
Data Transfer Rate600 MBps
Buffer Size8 MB
Spindle Speed5400 rpm
FeaturesLoad/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
Weight107 g
Microsoft CertificationCompatible with Windows 7
Extended Specification
General
Device TypeHard drive - internal
Capacity500 GB
Form Factor2.5" x 1/8H
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s
Buffer Size8 MB
FeaturesLoad/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.
Width69.75 mm
Depth100.3 mm
Height9.5 mm
Weight107 g
Performance
Drive Transfer Rate600 MBps (external)
Internal Data Rate145 MBps
Seek Time12 ms (average)
Average Latency5.6 ms
Spindle Speed5400 rpm
Reliability
Non-Recoverable Errors1 per 10^14
Start / Stop Cycles600,000
Expansion & Connectivity
Interfaces1 x SATA 3 Gb/s - 7 pin Serial ATA
Compatible Bay2.5" 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 Temperature5 °C
Max Operating Temperature55 °C
Humidity Range Operating5 - 90% (non-condensing)
Shock Tolerance325 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating) / 750 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (non-operating)
Vibration Tolerance1.5 g @ RMS (random) (operating)
