HGST (a Western Digital company)
Western Digital Caviar RE2 500 GB Internal Hard Drive
Best reliable storage for legacy systems or budget builds.
Engineered for demanding enterprise environments, this 500 GB internal hard drive offers exceptional reliability and performance. It features a robust 7200 RPM rotational speed and a 16 MB buffer, ensuring smooth operation for server-class applications. Built for continuous operation, it boasts an impressive 1.2 million hours MTBF and comes with a 5-year warranty for added peace of mind. Its SATA interface provides efficient data transfer, making it a dependable storage solution for critical data.
$69.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.1
/ 5
Category Rank
3697
/ 4142
#3697 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-85%
Below average
Capacity
500
/ GB
Who it's for
- System builders and users prioritizing long-term data integrity.
- IT professionals and enthusiasts deploying multi-drive storage arrays.
- Organizations or individuals requiring dependable, established storage technology.
Who should skip it
- Users expecting fast boot times or quick application loading.
- Gamers, content creators, or anyone with large digital libraries.
- Environmentally conscious users or those building quiet PC systems.
Key Specs
Capacity
500 GB
Rotational Speed
7200 rpm
Cache Size
16 MB
Interface
SATA III
Form Factor
3.5-inch
Drive Type
HDD
Installation Type
Internal
MTBF
1.2 million hours
Know before you buy
While it is designed for server-class applications, it is compatible with any standard desktop that supports a 3.5-inch SATA drive. However, keep in mind that it is optimized for 24/7 enterprise workloads rather than typical home use.
MTBF stands for Mean Time Between Failures. This high rating indicates that the drive is engineered for extreme durability and is statistically less likely to experience mechanical failure during its operational lifespan compared to standard consumer drives.
No, it uses a standard SATA interface. As long as your motherboard or controller card has an available SATA port and power connector, it will connect just like any other modern internal hard drive.
The drive features enhanced vibration tolerance, which is critical in server environments where multiple drives are housed together. This helps prevent performance degradation and data errors caused by the physical movement of neighboring drives.
Because this is an enterprise-grade drive spinning at 7200 RPM, it may be slightly louder than a standard desktop drive. It is best suited for environments where a small amount of mechanical noise is acceptable.
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