🧠 Overview
The Samsung HN‑M500MBB is part of the SpinPoint M8 laptop hard drive series, offering a 500 GB capacity in a 2.5-inch internal HDD format, designed primarily for notebook use and portable applications like external USB enclosures or PlayStation 3 upgrades .
💾 Key Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model Number | HN‑M500MBB (also ST500LM012) |
| Series | Samsung SpinPoint M8 |
| Capacity | 500 GB (~500 × 10⁹ bytes) |
| Form Factor | 2.5‑inch, 9.5 mm thick |
| Interface | SATA II 3 Gb/s (backward‑compatible) |
| Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer) | 8 MB |
| Average Seek Time | ~12 ms |
| Average Latency | ~5.6 ms |
| Max Data Rate (Media → Buffer) | ~145 MB/s |
| Buffer → Host Transfer Rate | Up to 300 MB/s |
| Heads / Platters | 2 heads / 1 platter |
| Physical Dimensions | ~100.3 × 69.75 × 9.5 mm (approx. 3.94 × 2.75 × 0.35 in) |
| Weight | ~107 g (0.24 lb) |
| Acoustics (Idle/Max) | 2.4-2.6 Bel |
| Power (Spin‑up) | ~1.0 A |
| Power (Seek / Idle) | ~2.4 W / ~0.85 W |
| Technology | TDMR/PMR heads, Load/Unload, NoiseGuard™, SilentSeek™ |
🌟 Features & Technologies
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Silent operation : Equipped with SilentSeek™ and NoiseGuard™ to reduce acoustic noise and vibration—ideal for quiet environments .
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Precise command queuing : Supports SATA Native Command Queuing and SATA Security Mode to improve efficiency in multi-operation environments .
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Shock protection : Load/unload head technology and robust internal design offer enhanced durability during transport or mobile use
