💎 Dell 500GB 7.2K SATA 2.5" Enterprise Hard DriveModel: J770N | ST9500530NS | 3Gb/s SATA | 2.5" SFF

The Dell J770N is a high-performance 7,200 RPM enterprise SATA drive built on the reliable Seagate Constellation.2 platform. Designed specifically for Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage arrays, this drive provides a cost-effective balance of capacity and speed. It is an ideal choice for OS boot volumes, backup targets, or high-density storage tiers where a 2.5-inch small form factor is required.

📊 Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 💾 500 GB

• Interface: ⚡ SATA 3Gb/s (Backwards compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s)

• Spindle Speed: 🏎️ 7,200 RPM

• Cache: 🧠 32 MB

• Form Factor: 📏 2.5-inch SFF (15mm z-height)

• Manufacturer Model: 🛠️ Seagate ST9500530NS

✅ Why This Drive Rocks

• Condition: ✨ Refurbished - Excellent. Professionally audited, secure-erased to NIST 800-88 standards, and verified for 100% health with zero bad sectors.

• Ready to Install: Includes a genuine Dell G176J / 8FKXC 2.5" Hot-Plug Caddy, making it a "plug-and-play" solution for compatible server backplanes.

• Optimized Firmware: Loaded with Dell-certified firmware to ensure seamless communication with PowerEdge RAID controllers (PERC) and accurate health reporting in OpenManage.

• Efficient Performance: The 7.2K RPM speed provides significantly better IOPS and lower latency than standard 5,400 RPM drives while maintaining lower power consumption than 10K/15K SAS drives.

📦 Compatibility & Use Case

• Target Systems: Native support for Dell PowerEdge 11th, 12th, and 13th Generation servers.

• Best For: Dedicated boot drives for ESXi/Windows Server, archival data storage, and low-transaction web hosting environments.

• Note: This drive is specifically for Enterprise Servers and SANs. It is not for use in laptops due to the 15mm drive height and server-specific caddy.