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Boost your computer’s performance with the Seagate Constellation ES 500GB internal hard disk drive. The 3.5-inch Seagate Constellation ES drive offers the powerful combination of fast processing and low power consumption. These durable drives can handle a lot of work, which means you can put its heavy application workloads to the test, without fear of losing any valuable data. With the Seagate Constellation ES 500GB internal hard drive (ST500NM0011) with SATA interface, you can enjoy secure, enterprise-class storage in a small package. The Seagate Constellation internal hard drive’s advanced technology consistently delivers high performance in a variety of applications. The drive delivers reliable storage and boasts a mean time before failure (MTBF) of 1.2 million hours as well as enhanced end-to-end data integrity with the Protection Information feature. The SATA 6 gb/s hard drive is built to deliver both performance and lower energy costs. The Enterprise-class drive has a spindle speed of 7200 RPM with a 64MB cache buffer, which means your programs can run concurrently without crashing. With this drive, you’ll receive ample storage without any loss of performance due to the sizeable 64mb cache buffer. The Seagate Constellation internal hard drive’s TCG-compliant Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) security option eliminates the need for you to overwrite or physically destroy drives. This feature also enables the safe return of drives for warranty or expired lease purposes and allows organizations to repurpose or sell hard drives securely. The hard drive meets regulatory data security compliance requirements and is FIPS 140-2 validated to protect data classed as sensitive, but unclassified and protected. The Seagate Constellation ES 500GB internal hard drive (ST500NM0011) 6gb/s works hard, but it is also green. The hard drive boasts low power consumption and delivers superior power efficiency by packing high capacities into an SFF, lower power-consumption type drive. The Seagate Constellation ES boasts Seagate Power Choice technology that tailors systems for optimal performance and power consumption. The drive can deliver up to 35 percent in power savings compared to traditional 3.5-inch drives. With Power Choice, the technology allows the drive to keep cool and to go into energy-saving mode in order to achieve a low 1.3 watts when you’re not using it. Enjoy the peace of mind this hard disk drive offers with its environmental robustness and enterprise-class reliability. The enterprise-class drive boasts maximum system availability and drive performance as a result of its improved rotational vibration tolerance and head micro-actuation. The drive’s 64mb cache buffer also aids in the drive’s performance, so you can use multiple capabilities at once. The plug-in module style of the Seagate Constellation ES drive makes it easy to install. The hard drive can quickly store and access your files and other data through its SATA 6Gb/s connection. The Seagate Constellation ES 500GB internal hard drive (ST500NM0011) with 7200 RMP is a drive you can trust. Rest easy knowing that your data is safe with the drive’s 24/7 on-the-fly error correction.