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Overview
The Seagate ST500LM000 Laptop Thin SSHD is a 500GB internal hybrid storage drive designed for compatible laptops and compact computing systems. It combines a conventional mechanical hard drive with 8GB of NAND flash memory, providing a hybrid storage architecture that integrates magnetic storage capacity with flash-based caching.
This 2.5-inch drive has a slim 7mm profile, making it suitable for compatible systems that require a thin internal storage device. The hybrid design uses the integrated flash storage to help accelerate access to frequently used data.
Hybrid Storage Technology
Unlike a conventional hard disk drive, the ST500LM000 combines rotating magnetic storage with 8GB of commercial multilevel-cell NAND flash memory. The drive's firmware manages the hybrid storage architecture, using flash memory to improve access to selected frequently used data.
The mechanical storage component operates at 5400 RPM and includes a 64MB cache buffer. The drive supports SATA connectivity at link speeds of up to 6Gb/s, subject to host compatibility and negotiated interface speed.
Compatibility and Installation
The ST500LM000 is designed for compatible laptops and compact systems that support a 2.5-inch SATA drive with a 7mm height profile.
- Drive bay: Verify that the system accommodates a 2.5-inch drive with a 7mm profile.
- Interface: Requires a compatible SATA connection.
- Power: Uses a 5V supply, as specified for this model.
- System support: Confirm that the computer supports the drive's capacity, physical dimensions, and SATA interface.
The integrated NAND flash is part of the drive's hybrid architecture, not a separate user-accessible SSD. The model should not be confused with Seagate's separately identified self-encrypting variants.
Key Features
- Hybrid storage architecture: Combines mechanical storage with integrated NAND flash memory.
- 500GB capacity: Provides storage for operating system files, applications, documents, and personal data.
- Thin 7mm profile: Fits compatible laptop drive bays designed for slim 2.5-inch drives.
- SATA 6Gb/s interface: Supports connection to compatible SATA systems.
- 5400 RPM operation: Uses a conventional rotating hard disk with a 64MB cache buffer.
Applications
- Laptop storage replacement: Replace a compatible internal drive in a laptop that supports the 7mm form factor.
- Hybrid storage upgrades: Maintain a combined mechanical and flash storage architecture in a compatible computer.
- Compact computing systems: Add internal storage to supported systems with a suitable SATA drive bay.
- General-purpose data storage: Store applications, documents, photographs, and other digital files.
DC Supplies Product Note
The ST500LM000 is a hybrid drive, not a conventional 500GB HDD or a standalone SSD. Its 8GB NAND flash is integrated into the drive and managed by its firmware. When replacing an existing laptop drive, verify the exact model and 7mm height requirement, and ensure that important data is backed up before installation or migration.
Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Part Number / MPN | ST500LM000 |
| Product Type | Internal Hybrid Hard Drive (SSHD) |
| Product Series | Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD |
| Formatted Capacity | 500GB |
| Storage Architecture | Mechanical hard disk with integrated NAND flash |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Drive Height | 7mm nominal |
| Interface | Serial ATA (SATA) |
| Maximum Interface Transfer Rate | 6Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Cache Buffer | 64MB |
| Integrated NAND Flash Capacity | 8GB |
| NAND Flash Type | Commercial multilevel-cell (cMLC) |
| Maximum Sustained Data Transfer Rate | Up to 100 MB/s |
| Maximum I/O Data Transfer Rate | 600 MB/s interface rate |
| Average Latency | 5.6 ms |
| Logical Sector Size | 512 bytes |
| Physical Sector Size | 4096 bytes |
| Power Supply | 5V DC |
| Startup Current | 1.0A peak, typical |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 100.35 × 69.85 × 6.8 mm nominal |
| Typical Weight | 95g |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C ambient |
| Self-Encrypting Drive | No; standard model |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the difference between an SSHD and a regular HDD?
An SSHD combines a conventional mechanical hard drive with integrated flash memory. The drive manages this flash storage to accelerate access to selected frequently used data, whereas a conventional HDD relies on magnetic storage alone.
2. Is the Seagate ST500LM000 a 500GB SSD?
No. It is a 500GB hybrid hard drive that includes 8GB of NAND flash memory. The flash component does not provide a separate 8GB user-accessible SSD volume.
3. Will this drive fit every laptop?
No. Compatibility depends on the laptop's drive bay, supported SATA interface, physical clearance, and firmware requirements. Check that the system accepts a 2.5-inch drive with a 7mm height profile.
4. Can the drive connect to a SATA 3Gb/s port?
The drive supports SATA interface speeds of 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s, and 1.5Gb/s. When connected to a compatible SATA 3Gb/s port, the interface operates at the supported negotiated speed.
5. Is the integrated flash memory replaceable?
No. The NAND flash is integrated into the drive's hybrid architecture and managed by its firmware. It is not a separate replaceable storage module.
6. Is the ST500LM000 a self-encrypting drive?
No. ST500LM000 is the standard model. Seagate identified separate part numbers for self-encrypting and FIPS-related variants in this product family.