500GB 2.5in 7mm SATA Laptop Thin SSHD SED-FIPS Self-Encrypting Hybrid Hard Drive

This Seagate Laptop Thin SSHD combines traditional hard drive capacity with built-in flash acceleration for faster everyday responsiveness, while also providing hardware-based self-encryption (SED) for data-at-rest protection. It installs and operates like a standard 2.5-inch SATA hard drive and is commonly found as an OEM “secure” / SED laptop drive.

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 500GB
• Drive Type: SSHD (Hybrid) with 8GB NAND flash (MLC/cMLC)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch
• Height: 6.8mm (7mm class)
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (backward compatible with 3Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s), NCQ supported
• Spindle Speed: 5400 RPM
• DRAM Cache: 64MB
• Security: SED (TCG Opal 2.0) + FIPS 140-2 model with AES-256 hardware encryption
• Sector Size: 4096 bytes/sector (Advanced Format)

Interchangeable / Replacement Part Numbers

• ST500LM020, RFDHW, 1G1162-033, 1G1162-501

✅ Confirmed Compatibility

Please note that the following list is not exhaustive. Compatibility depends on your system's specific configuration. It's essential to verify compatibility with your system or enclosure manufacturer prior to installation.

✔️ 2.5-inch SATA 7mm Drive Bays: Any laptop, desktop, or external enclosure that accepts a 2.5-inch SATA drive (7mm class)
✔️ Dell Latitude: All models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay (commonly seen with DP/N RFDHW)
✔️ Dell Precision Mobile Workstation: All models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay
✔️ Dell Inspiron: All models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay
✔️ Dell Vostro: All models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay
✔️ Dell XPS: Models that include a 2.5-inch SATA bay (some XPS generations are M.2-only)
✔️ HP EliteBook: All models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay
✔️ HP ProBook: All models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay
✔️ HP ZBook: Models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay
✔️ HP Pavilion / Envy: Models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay
✔️ Lenovo ThinkPad: Models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay
✔️ Lenovo ThinkBook / IdeaPad / Legion: Models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay
✔️ Acer Aspire / TravelMate: Models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay
✔️ ASUS VivoBook / ROG / TUF: Models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay
✔️ MSI Gaming / Workstation Laptops: Models that include a 2.5-inch 7mm SATA hard drive bay

☑️ Key Features

☑️ Hybrid SSHD design (HDD capacity + flash acceleration) with 8GB NAND
☑️ SED-FIPS model for data-at-rest protection (TCG Opal 2.0, AES-256 hardware encryption)
☑️ Standard 2.5-inch SATA interface for broad compatibility and easy installation
☑️ 7mm-class thin height for ultrabooks and slim laptop bays
☑️ Works like a normal SATA hard drive (no special drivers required for basic operation)

⚙️ Fit Notes

• Verify your laptop has a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay (many newer systems are M.2-only).
• This is a 7mm-class drive (6.8mm). If your bracket/caddy expects 9.5mm, you may need a spacer for a snug fit.
• SED features (Opal/FIPS management) require a compatible BIOS/OS/tooling. Without that, the drive still functions as a standard SATA drive.