SEAGATE ST9500431SS - SEAGATE 500GB 7.2K 2.5' 6G SAS by SEAGATE

Seagate Constellation 500-GB SED. HDD size: 2.5", HDD capacity: 500 GB, HDD speed: 7200 RPMThe Constellation 7200 hard drive enables secure, manageable nearline storage solutions in 2.5" chassis — either direct attach or in a tiered storage environment — at the lowest power usage without compromising performance or reliability. Constellation 500GB SAS drives with self-encrypting drive technology deliver cost-effective, secure enterprise-class storage for nearline applications.- Lowest operating power & enhanced power options with PowerChoice™ for even greater power savings during slow or idle periods- First 2.5", 15mm business critical drive on the market designed for enterprise reliability, vibration performance and high data integrity. Fits in more server & storage slots!- Fastest Tier 2/Nearline HDD on the market (SAS @ 6Gb/s speed). At a system level (with more drives) the performance will be >2x as compared to 3.5" HDD.- The highest capacity 2.5" enterprise drive with 500GB with both SAS and SATA interfaces. (160GB SATA also available for boot/entry server applications)- 6Gbps SAS 2.0 allows for easier integration, enhanced features and outstanding performance- Government-grade self-encrypting drive (SED) on SAS models- Best performing nearline drive with Best-in-class Rotational Vibration