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Origin Storage DELL-500SATA/7-S8 Internal
Upgrade your system with the Origin Storage 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA 3.5-inch hard drive, featuring a compatible kit caddy/interposer for seamless integration into your setup
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Origin Storage DELL-500SATA/7-S8 Internal Hard Drive
The Origin Storage DELL-500SATA/7‑S8 is a high‑performance 3.5‑inch internal hard disk drive (HDD) engineered for demanding server and workstation environments. With a generous 500 GB capacity, 7200 RPM rotational speed, and a robust 32 MB cache, this drive delivers reliable data throughput while maintaining low latency and power consumption.
Key Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 500 GB (5 × 1011 bytes)
- Form Factor: 3.5‑inch, 147 mm depth, 101 mm width, 261 mm height
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM (revolutions per minute)
- Interface: Serial ATA III (SATA 3) with a maximum theoretical transfer rate of 6 Gb/s
- Sector Size: 512 bytes per sector
- Read Seek Time: 0.6 ms
- Write Seek Time: 0.8 ms
- Cache (Buffer) Size: 32 MB
- Power Consumption: 6.4 W during read operations, 1 W in standby mode
- Operating Temperature Range: -30 °C to +70 °C (typical for server hardware)
- Operating Shock Resistance: 70 G
- Operating Vibration Tolerance: 0.67 g
- Non‑Operating Shock Resistance: 350 G
- Non‑Operating Vibration Tolerance: 1.04 g
- RoHS Compliant: Yes (free of hazardous substances)
- Weight: 850 g
- Refurbished Status: No (new, factory‑sealed unit)
Design and Build Quality
The drive’s chassis is constructed from high‑strength aluminum alloy, providing structural rigidity while dissipating heat efficiently. The 32 MB buffer memory is integrated directly onto the PCB, enabling rapid data staging and reducing seek times for frequently accessed blocks.
Its non‑hot‑swap design means that the drive must be powered off before installation or removal, which is typical for many enterprise server configurations where hot‑swapping is managed by dedicated enclosure systems rather than individual drives.
Performance Characteristics
The combination of a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a generous cache yields excellent sequential read/write performance. The drive’s average latency of 4.14 ms is competitive for a 500 GB SATA III HDD, ensuring that data access times remain low even under moderate load.
The read seek time (0.6 ms) and write seek time (0.8 ms) reflect the drive’s ability to quickly reposition the read/write head across the platter surface, which is critical for workloads that involve many small random I/O operations.
Compatibility and Use Cases
This model was originally designed for Dell PowerEdge servers such as the 1950, 2950 series, and PowerVault MD1000 storage arrays. However, its standard SATA III interface and 3.5‑inch form factor make it suitable for a wide range of server and workstation motherboards that support internal HDDs.
Typical deployment scenarios include:
- Enterprise File Servers: Reliable storage for shared documents, backups, and archival data.
- Virtualization Hosts: Adequate capacity for hosting virtual machine images when combined with faster SSD caching layers.
- High‑Availability Clusters: Use in redundant configurations where data integrity and consistent performance are paramount.
- Backup Appliances: Long‑term storage of backup tapes or disk snapshots due to its durable construction and low power draw.
Environmental Robustness
The drive is engineered to operate in a wide range of environmental conditions. Its operating altitude tolerance extends from sea level up to 3048 m, while the non‑operating altitude range reaches down to -304.8 m and up to 12192 m, ensuring suitability for data centers located at high elevations.
The shock and vibration specifications guarantee that the drive can withstand mechanical stresses typical of rack-mounted server environments, including sudden power loss or physical impact during maintenance procedures.
Power Efficiency
With a read power consumption of 6.4 W and standby consumption as low as 1 W, this HDD is designed to balance performance with energy efficiency. In large server farms, the cumulative savings from lower power draw can translate into significant operational cost reductions.
Compliance and Safety
The drive meets RoHS compliance standards, ensuring that it contains no hazardous substances such as lead, mercury, or cadmium. This makes it suitable for deployment in regions with strict environmental regulations.
Conclusion
The Origin Storage DELL-500SATA/7‑S8 is a robust, high‑performance internal hard drive that excels in server and workstation contexts. Its blend of ample capacity, swift rotational speed, sizable cache, and rigorous environmental tolerances make it an ideal choice for enterprises seeking dependable storage solutions without compromising on performance or energy efficiency.
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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. |
| MPN | Origin Storage M152660 |
| Model | Origin Storage M152660 |
| ID | 8529355 |
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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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4.14 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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Server/workstation |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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147 mm |
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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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500 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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3.5" |
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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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7200 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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261 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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-304.8 - 12192 m |
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Non-operating shock The mass of a component or device measured while it is not operating, expressed in grams. This value represents the total weight that the unit can sustain during shock testing and includes any internal parts and packaging if specified.
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350 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 1.04 G |
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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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-304.8 - 3048 m |
| Operating shock | 70 G |
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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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0.67 G |
| Power consumption (read) | 6.4 W |
| Power consumption (StandBy) | 1 W |
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Read Seek Time The average time required for a storage device to position its read/write head over the correct track before accessing data. It is expressed in milliseconds (ms) and indicates how quickly the device can begin reading or writing after a command is issued.
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0.6 ms |
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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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32 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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850 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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101 mm |
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Write seek time The average time required for a storage device to move its read/write head to the desired track before performing an operation, expressed in milliseconds (ms). It indicates how quickly a drive can access data and is critical for overall performance.
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0.8 ms |
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