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Origin Storage DELL-1000S/5-NB44 Internal
Internal 1TB hard drive for laptops, 2.5 inches with 5400 RPM speed and optical bay design, compatible with select models.
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Origin Storage DELL‑1000S/5‑NB44 Internal Hard Drive
The Origin Storage DELL‑1000S/5‑NB44 is a high‑performance, 1 TB internal hard disk drive (HDD) engineered specifically for notebook computers. With its compact 2.5‑inch form factor and SATA III interface, this drive delivers reliable storage capacity while maintaining low power consumption and minimal heat output.
Key Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 1 TB (1000 GB)
- Form Factor: 2.5‑inch, 69.8 mm wide, 9.5 mm tall
- Interface: Serial ATA III (SATA 3) with a maximum transfer rate of 6 Gb/s
- Rotation Speed: 5400 RPM
- Sector Size: 512 bytes per sector
- Buffer Size: 8 MB cache for improved read/write performance
- Average Latency: 5.6 ms, ensuring quick data access
- Operating Temperature Range: -300 °C to +3000 °C (typical laptop operating range)
- Operating Altitude: -400 m to 15 000 m (non‑operating) and -300 m to 3000 m (operating)
- Operating Vibration: up to 1.5 G
- Power Consumption: 2.2 W during read operations, 0.2 W in standby mode
- Weight: 180 g
- RoHS Compliant: Yes (free of hazardous substances)
Design and Build Quality
The drive’s compact 2.5‑inch chassis is engineered to fit seamlessly into the tight spaces typical of modern notebooks. Its lightweight construction at only 180 g reduces overall system weight, making it ideal for ultraportable laptops that demand both performance and portability.
Built with a robust 8 MB cache buffer, the drive can quickly stage data before writing to disk, which significantly improves read/write throughput. The inclusion of an HDD caddy simplifies installation, allowing users to mount the drive securely without additional tools.
Performance Characteristics
The 5400 RPM spindle speed strikes a balance between speed and energy efficiency. While not as fast as higher‑speed enterprise drives, it delivers sufficient performance for everyday tasks such as document editing, media playback, and light gaming. The average latency of 5.6 ms ensures that data requests are serviced promptly, reducing wait times during file access.
The SATA III interface supports a theoretical maximum throughput of 600 MB/s, but real‑world performance typically ranges between 120–200 MB/s for sequential reads and writes on this drive model. The 512‑byte sector size aligns with standard storage protocols, ensuring compatibility across operating systems.
Energy Efficiency and Thermal Management
With a power draw of only 2.2 W during active read operations and 0.2 W in standby, the drive is highly energy‑efficient—an essential feature for battery‑powered laptops. Its low heat generation helps maintain cooler internal temperatures, which can extend the lifespan of both the drive and surrounding components.
Reliability and Durability
The RoHS compliance guarantees that the drive is free from hazardous substances such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, making it safe for use in environmentally sensitive applications. The drive’s tolerance to operating altitudes up to 3000 m and vibration levels of 1.5 G ensures dependable performance even in mobile or high‑altitude environments.
Installation and Compatibility
The Origin Storage DELL‑1000S/5‑NB44 is designed for notebook computers, making it a drop‑in replacement for many laptop models that support 2.5‑inch SATA drives. Its standard dimensions (69.8 mm wide, 9.5 mm tall) and inclusion of an HDD caddy mean that users can install the drive without modifying existing bays or brackets.
Because it uses a SATA III interface, the drive is fully compatible with modern laptop motherboards that support SATA 3.0 or later, ensuring that users will not encounter bandwidth limitations or compatibility issues.
Environmental and Safety Considerations
The drive’s compliance with RoHS regulations means it can be safely disposed of in accordance with environmental guidelines. Its low power consumption also contributes to reduced carbon footprint during operation, aligning with green computing initiatives.
Conclusion
The Origin Storage DELL‑1000S/5‑NB44 Internal Hard Drive offers a compelling blend of capacity, performance, and energy efficiency tailored for notebook users. Its 1 TB storage space, combined with robust build quality and low power draw, makes it an excellent choice for anyone seeking reliable, high‑capacity storage in a compact form factor.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this drive compatible with all laptops? It is designed for notebooks that support 2.5‑inch SATA drives; however, always verify your laptop’s specifications before installation.
- Can I upgrade the drive to a faster model later? Yes—many laptops allow easy swapping of internal drives, so you can replace it with a higher‑speed SSD or HDD in the future if needed.
- What is the warranty period for this product? The product itself does not include a warranty; consult your laptop manufacturer for any device‑level coverage.
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| Brand |  Origin Storage is a leading provider of storage solutions, including hard drives, SSDs, memory and accessories. The company offers a wide range of products for both consumers and businesses, and its products are known for their quality, reliability and performance. Origin Storage is committed to providing the best possible customer experience, and its products are backed by a comprehensive warranty. |
| Model | Origin Storage DELL-1000S/5-NB44 |
| MPN | Origin Storage DELL-1000S/5-NB44 |
| ID | 8529792 |
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Average latency The typical time delay, measured in milliseconds, between a request and its response for storage devices such as hard drives or SSDs. It reflects how quickly data can be accessed from the device and is useful for comparing performance across similar products.
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5.6 ms |
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Bytes per sector The number of bytes contained in each storage sector of a device, indicating the smallest unit of data that can be read or written by the medium.
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512 |
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Component for Specifies the type of device or system that the product is intended to be used with, such as a PC, server, notebook, surveillance system, or other electronic equipment. The value represents a single category and can be used to filter or group products by their target platform.
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Notebook |
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HDD caddy included Indicates whether a hard‑disk drive caddy is supplied with the product. A value of "Yes" means a caddy for mounting or transporting the drive is included in the package, while "No" indicates that no caddy is provided and must be purchased separately.
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Yes |
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HDD Capacity The total amount of digital storage that an internal hard drive can hold, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute helps users understand how much data the device’s built‑in hard drive can store and compare storage options across products.
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1000 GB |
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HDD interface transfer rate The highest theoretical speed at which a hard disk drive can send or receive data over its interface, expressed in bits per second (bps) or multiples such as kbps, mbps, gbps, etc. This value represents the upper bound of throughput under optimal conditions and is useful for comparing performance across different drives and interfaces.
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6 Gbit/s |
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HDD size The physical width of a hard disk drive expressed in inches or centimeters. It indicates the standard size that determines which enclosures, bays, and mounting hardware are compatible with the drive.
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2.5" |
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HDD speed The number of revolutions per minute (RPM) at which a hard‑disk drive’s spindle turns, indicating the drive’s data access performance and endurance characteristics.
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5400 RPM |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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9.5 mm |
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Hot-swap Indicates whether the product can have storage units inserted or removed while it is powered on and running without needing to shut down or reboot the system.
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No |
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Interface List of physical or logical interfaces that allow communication between a hard drive and other devices, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, SAS, NVMe, or other standard connections.
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Serial ATA III |
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Non-operating altitude The altitude interval (in meters) at which a product or component ceases to function correctly due to environmental factors such as reduced atmospheric pressure, temperature changes, or other elevation‑related effects. The value is expressed as a minimum–maximum range and applies to any device that has documented limits for operation above or below certain heights.
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-400 - 15000 m |
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Operating altitude The range of altitudes (in meters) at which a product or component can operate reliably without performance degradation due to changes in atmospheric pressure, temperature, or other altitude‑related effects.
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-300 - 3000 m |
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Operating vibration The mass of a device measured while it is in normal operation, expressed in grams (g). This value indicates the amount of material that contributes to vibration during use and can help assess mechanical stability or compliance with vibration standards.
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1.5 G |
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Operating voltage The electrical voltage that a device is designed to operate at, expressed in volts (V). It may represent a single nominal value or a range indicating the minimum and maximum supply voltages compatible with the product. This attribute helps users verify that their power source matches the device’s requirements.
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5 V |
| Power consumption (read) | 2.2 W |
| Power consumption (StandBy) | 0.2 W |
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Refurbished Indicates whether the product has been refurbished, meaning it has undergone a quality inspection and repair process to restore it to a like-new condition before resale.
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No |
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RoHS compliance Indicates whether the product is manufactured in accordance with the RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) directive, which limits the use of certain hazardous materials in electrical and electronic equipment.
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Yes |
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Storage drive adapter included Indicates whether a storage‑drive adapter is supplied with the product. A value of "Yes" means an adapter is included in the package, while "No" indicates that no adapter is provided and must be purchased separately.
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No |
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Storage drive buffer size The amount of temporary memory that a hard drive can hold before transferring data to the host system. Expressed as a digital capacity (e.g., kilobytes, megabytes). This attribute helps users understand how quickly a drive can process read/write operations and is useful when comparing performance across drives.
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8 MB |
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Type The general category or style of the product, such as laptop, printer cartridge, or cooling fan. It helps buyers quickly identify the nature of the item and compare similar products.
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HDD |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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180 g |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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69.8 mm |
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