Is the Seagate ST500DM002 512n or 512e?

It was shipped in both 512n and 512e formats.

Seagate Desktop HDD 500GB 7.2K SATA 6G 3.5in Hard Drive

Name: Seagate Desktop HDD 500GB 7.2K SATA 6G 3.5in Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST500DM002

MPNST500DM002

Seagate Desktop HDD ST500DM002 is a 500GB 7,200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s desktop hard drive in a 3.5in format, for office PCs and desktop repairs.

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Seagate Desktop HDD 500GB 7.2K SATA 6G 3.5in Hard Drive

ST500DM002 · Refurbished · 1 year warranty

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Overview

The Seagate ST500DM002 is a 500GB Desktop HDD, from the line formerly called Barracuda. It spins at 7,200 RPM and connects to a desktop PC through SATA 6Gb/s.

One detail to note: this model shipped in both 512n and 512e sector formats. If you are cloning to or from an existing drive, check which format you have.

It has 16MB of cache and a maximum transfer rate of 144 MB/s. The workload rating is 55 TB/yr. Power is 5.3 W in operation and 4.6 W at idle, and the drive weighs 415 g.

It is a practical repair part for office desktops that use this MPN. It also suits basic PCs that need space for an operating system and standard business software, or a spare kept on the shelf for quick swaps.

The ST500DM002 is offered New or Refurbished with 1 year or 3 years of warranty, or Used with 90 days.

Specifications

Seagate ST500DM002 specifications
Manufacturer part number	ST500DM002
Brand	Seagate
Cache	16 MB
Weight g	415
Interface	SATA
Drive type	HDD
Form factor	3.5in
Idle power w	4.6
Product line	Desktop HDD (formerly Barracuda)
Sector format	512n or 512e (shipped in both)
Capacity	500GB
Warranty years	2
Workload tb yr	55
Operating power w	5.3
Interface speed	6 Gb/s
Rotational speed	7,200 rpm
Max transfer rate mbs	144

Specifications from the manufacturer's datasheet ↗

FAQ

Is the Seagate ST500DM002 512n or 512e?: It was shipped in both 512n and 512e formats.
What is the cache size of the ST500DM002?: 16MB.
What is the maximum transfer rate of the Desktop HDD ST500DM002?: 144 MB/s.
Which conditions are offered for the ST500DM002?: New and Refurbished with 1 year or 3 years of warranty, or Used with 90 days.