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Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2.5" ST500LM030 500 GB

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Seagate ST500LM030
Placement
built-in
Type
HDD
Features
for PC
Volume
500 GB
Form factor
2.5 "
Connection
SATA3
Manufacturer's warranty
2 years
Cache memory
128 MB
RPM
5400 rpm
Data transfer rate
140 MB/s
Plates
2
Average search time
6 ms
Shockproof
400 G
MTBF (on/off)
600 K
Size
100x70x7 mm
Weight
85 g
Added to E-Catalog
November 2016
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Seagate BarraCuda ST500LM030 500 GB Hard Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - 5400rpm - 2 Year Warranty

2.5" form factor for your convenience and simplicity of usage Experience rapid processing speed with 128 MB cache buffer Makes frequent file access and retrieval easy and convenient Provides sufficient storage capacity of 500 GB for your computer Have data stored faster with SATA/600 interface that optimizes burst performance Provides fast and... moredependable access to data and has non-volatile memory
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2.5" hard drive is generally well-received for its quick loading speeds and affordable price. Users appreciate its compact size, making it suitable for laptops and other small devices. However, some models, like the ST4000LM024, have been noted for a high noise level due to vibration, which can be bothersome. The ST2000LM015 model has mixed reviews, with one user experiencing a complete data loss, while others praise its quiet and fast performance. The ST1000LM048 is highlighted for its value, though there are concerns about frequent head parking, which is typical for laptop drives. Overall, the Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2.5" series offers a range of capacities and generally reliable performance, but potential buyers should be aware of the noise and data reliability issues reported by some users.
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5
great model, love it
23 December 2018 
i recommend the hard drive
loads quickly shustor
no
use Seagate ST500LM030 more than year
Suitable for those who like a buzzing tower that vibrates with the table
22 May 2019 
Two such disks were chosen because of their compact size and were expected to have a lower noise/vibration level (Already had a 2.5" Toshiba 2Tb 15mm super quiet disk). Got a noisy one, felt like going back to the past. Why don't manufacturers indicate the level of vibration?
Size
High noise level due to vibration — hell of a hum, and this is a 2.5" drive
use Seagate ST4000LM024 less than month
a model with serious flaws
9 February 2026 
After 2 months, SMART started showing that 888 had dropped, and an hour after starting, it simply stops initializing. I'm going to send it in for repair, it's disappointing for a hard drive from an expensive brand.
quiet and quiet
Fell apart after 2 months of use
Fiftydotovuse Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2.5" few months
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Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2.5" ST500LM030 configurations

Price for Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2.5" ST500LM030
Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2.5" ST1000LM048 1 TBfrom $51.994 offers
Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2.5" ST2000LM015 2 TBfrom $83.992 offers
Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2.5" ST3000LM024 3 TBfrom $298.452 offers
Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2.5" ST4000LM024 4 TBfrom $156.995 offers
Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2.5" ST5000LM000 5 TBfrom $215.001 offer
Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2.5" ST500LM030 500 GBfrom $47.993 offers