ST500VT000 Seagate Video 2.5 HDD 0.5TB SATA 16 MB 2.5" Consumer HDD

High-Density 2.5in SATA Internal HDD for low-power edge storage with the ST500VT000

The ST500VT000 is a 2.5in internal SATA HDD engineered for compact systems that need predictable single-drive storage behavior with minimal power and acoustic impact. As part of Seagate’s Video 2.5 HDD Series, it is well aligned to workstation capture buffers, light archival tiers, and branch deployments where a small thermal envelope and steady write characteristics are more critical than peak IOPS.

Built on conventional magnetic recording (CMR), the ST500VT000 sustains consistent write performance under continuous ingest patterns that can destabilize shingled designs. The SATA interface supports broad platform compatibility across embedded appliances, entry storage nodes, and small-form-factor servers, while the 7mm z-height simplifies integration into dense chassis and backplanes. A 5400 RPM spindle and 16MB cache balance throughput and latency for OS/application roles, and the low operating power profile helps maintain node-level efficiency when scaling edge footprints.

Why Choose the ST500VT000?

The ST500VT000 delivers a practical density-to-power ratio for deployments where a single reliable SATA disk is the architectural baseline. Its CMR layout favors predictable behavior for sustained recording and staged data movement, and the 2.5in format supports higher bay density per rack unit in space-constrained enclosures. For IT teams standardizing on simple, serviceable storage, the ST500VT000 provides a straightforward scalability profile across identical nodes and spares pools.

Seagate designs the Video 2.5 HDD Series with a focus on controlled thermals, stable acoustics, and compatibility with modern data centre and edge standards, supporting consistent operation in always-on environments and routine maintenance cycles.

Key Applications:

• Video capture and streaming buffers
• Edge/branch OS and application drives
• Small form factor SATA appliances
• Light archival and staging tiers

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your deployment quantities and an extended warranty of up to 6 years to protect long-lived edge and workstation installations built around the ST500VT000.