500GB 5.4K RPM 128MB FireCuda SATA 7mm 2.5" SSHD Hybrid Hard Drive for Laptops Desktops Mac PS4

Description

The Seagate ST500LX025 is a 500GB 2.5-inch SATA hybrid hard drive designed for systems that require standard laptop-style SATA storage. This FireCuda SSHD combines traditional hard drive storage with solid-state hybrid caching technology to help improve boot times, application loading, and overall responsiveness compared to standard mechanical hard drives.

With a slim 7mm height, SATA 6Gb/s interface, and 2.5-inch form factor, this drive is a strong replacement option for compatible laptops, desktops, all-in-one PCs, small form factor systems, game consoles, external enclosures, and select older Apple computers.

What’s Included

1 x 500GB 2.5-inch SATA SSHD Hybrid Hard Drive

Technical Specifications

Product Type: Internal Hybrid Hard Drive / SSHD
Model Number: ST500LX025
Drive Family: Seagate FireCuda
Capacity: 500GB
Drive Speed: 5,400 RPM / 5.4K RPM
Cache: 128MB
Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor: 2.5-inch
Drive Height: 7mm
Drive Type: SSHD Hybrid Hard Drive
Connector Type: Standard SATA Data / SATA Power
Use Type: Laptop / Desktop / Console / External Storage / Small Form Factor System Replacement

Key Features

☑️ 500GB storage capacity for compatible SATA-based systems
☑️ FireCuda SSHD hybrid design for improved responsiveness compared to standard hard drives
☑️ 5.4K RPM spindle speed with 128MB cache
☑️ SATA 6Gb/s interface with backward compatibility for many SATA II and SATA I systems
☑️ Slim 7mm height fits many laptop and compact system drive bays
☑️ Standard 2.5-inch form factor for broad compatibility
☑️ Suitable for laptop upgrades, desktop replacements, console storage, external enclosure use, and repair projects
☑️ Compatible replacement for the interchangeable part numbers listed below

Related Accessories

• SuperSpeed USB 3.0 2.5" SATA Hard Drive External Enclosure - turn this 2.5-inch SATA drive into portable external USB storage for backup, cloning, file transfer, console external storage, or general external drive use.
• HP 654540-001 2.5" to 3.5" SATA SSD HDD Caddy Adapter Bracket - use this 2.5-inch SATA drive in many 3.5-inch desktop drive bays when an adapter bracket is required.

Interchangeable Part Numbers

ST500LX025, 1U717D-030, 1U717D-020, 1U717D-021, 1U717D-500, 4FWJX, 87X04, 909126-001, 909126-002

Compatible Replacement For

This drive can replace many standard 2.5-inch SATA hard drives and SSHD hybrid drives when the interface, form factor, height, and system support match.

Common replacement use includes:

✔️ 500GB 2.5-inch SATA hard drives
✔️ 500GB 7mm 2.5-inch SATA hard drives
✔️ 500GB 2.5-inch SATA SSHD hybrid drives
✔️ Laptop hard drive replacements
✔️ Console internal storage replacements
✔️ Desktop boot drive replacements
✔️ External USB storage conversions
✔️ Small form factor PC storage replacements
✔️ All-in-one PC storage replacements
✔️ POS / kiosk / embedded system SATA storage replacements

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.

✔️ Laptop Systems: Compatible with many notebooks that use a standard 2.5-inch SATA drive bay, including many HP Pavilion / ENVY / ProBook / EliteBook / ZBook / Lenovo ThinkPad / IdeaPad / ThinkBook / ASUS VivoBook / TUF / ROG / Acer Aspire / TravelMate / MSI / Toshiba / Dynabook / Gateway / Samsung / Sony VAIO / Fujitsu / Panasonic Toughbook and similar SATA-based laptops
✔️ HP Pavilion 15 Series: Select Pavilion 15 configurations with 2.5-inch SATA hard drive support, including models originally shipped with 500GB or 1TB SATA drives
✔️ HP Pavilion Gaming Series: Select Pavilion Gaming 15 configurations with 2.5-inch SATA hard drive support or dual-storage layouts using SATA HDD plus M.2 SSD
✔️ HP ENVY Series: Select ENVY and ENVY x360 configurations with a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay
✔️ HP ProBook Series: Select ProBook 430 / 440 / 450 / 455 / 470 configurations with 2.5-inch SATA hard drive support
✔️ HP EliteBook Series: Select EliteBook 820 / 830 / 840 / 850 and older EliteBook configurations with 2.5-inch SATA storage support
✔️ HP ZBook Mobile Workstations: Select ZBook 15 / 17 configurations that support 2.5-inch SATA hard drives or SATA storage bays
✔️ Latitude Series: Select E5440 / E5450 / E5470 / E5540 / E5550 / E5570 / 5480 / 5580 / 5490 / 5590 and similar configurations with 2.5-inch SATA storage support
✔️ Inspiron 15 3000 Series: 3567 and similar 15 3000 configurations with one 2.5-inch SATA hard drive bay
✔️ Inspiron 15 5000 Series: 5570 / 5580 / 5590 and similar 15 5000 configurations with one 2.5-inch SATA drive bay, including dual-storage setups on select models
✔️ Vostro 15 Series: 3578 / 5590 and similar Vostro 15 configurations originally offered with 500GB or 1TB SATA hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA storage support
✔️ G3 15 Gaming Series: 3579 / 3590 and similar G3 15 gaming configurations with a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay, including dual-storage configurations on select models
✔️ G5 15 Gaming Series: 5587 and similar G5 15 gaming configurations with a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive bay
✔️ Precision Mobile Workstations: Select M4600 / M4700 / M4800 / M6600 / M6700 / M6800 / 7510 / 7520 / 7710 / 7720 configurations with 2.5-inch SATA drive support
✔️ Lenovo ThinkPad E Series: ThinkPad E440 / E450 / E460 / E470 / E480 / E490 / E560 / E570 / E580 and similar E-series configurations supporting 2.5-inch 7mm SATA HDD / SSHD / SSD storage
✔️ Lenovo ThinkPad L Series: ThinkPad L440 / L450 / L460 / L470 / L480 / L580 / L590 and similar L-series configurations supporting 2.5-inch SATA storage
✔️ Lenovo ThinkPad T Series: ThinkPad T440p / T450 / T460 / T470 / T480 / T540p / T550 / T560 / T570 / T580 and similar T-series configurations with 2.5-inch SATA storage support on applicable builds
✔️ Lenovo IdeaPad Series: IdeaPad 110 / 310 / 320 / 330 / 520 / 530 and similar configurations with 2.5-inch SATA HDD / SSHD / SSD support
✔️ Lenovo ThinkBook Series: ThinkBook 14 IML / ThinkBook 15 IML / ThinkBook 15 IIL and similar ThinkBook configurations supporting 1x 2.5-inch SATA HDD plus M.2 SSD storage on select models
✔️ ASUS X / VivoBook Series: X507 / X540 / X541 / X542 / X555 / X556 / X512 / X515 and similar configurations that list a standard 2.5-inch SATA HDD bay
✔️ ASUS TUF Gaming Series: FX505DD / FX505DT / FX505DU / FX506 / FX705 and similar TUF Gaming configurations that shipped with 2.5-inch SATA hard drives or support a 2.5-inch SATA storage bay
✔️ Acer Aspire Series: Aspire 3 / Aspire 5 / Aspire 7 / E15 / E5 / V3 / V5 and similar configurations that support 2.5-inch SATA HDD / SSHD / SSD storage
✔️ Acer TravelMate Series: Select TravelMate P2 / P4 / P6 configurations with 2.5-inch SATA drive support
✔️ MSI Gaming / Creator Laptops: Select GL / GP / GE / GF / GS / Creator configurations that support a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay
✔️ Toshiba / Dynabook Laptops: Satellite / Tecra / Portege / C-Series / L-Series and similar configurations using a standard 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or SATA SSD
✔️ Apple MacBook Pro Systems: MacBook Pro 13-inch Mid 2012 / MacBook Pro 15-inch Mid 2012 / other non-Retina Intel MacBook Pro systems that use a standard 2.5-inch SATA drive bay
✔️ Apple Mac mini Systems: Mac mini Mid 2011 / Mac mini Late 2012 / similar Mac mini systems that shipped with a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive
✔️ Apple iMac Systems: Select older Intel iMac systems when used with the proper 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch adapter, thermal sensor solution if required, and SATA cabling support
✔️ Apple Mac Pro Tower Systems: Mac Pro Mid 2010 / Mid 2012 and similar tower systems with SATA drive bays when used with a compatible 2.5-inch to 3.5-inch adapter or drive sled
✔️ Desktop PC Systems: Compatible with many desktop computers and workstations that support standard SATA data and SATA power connections using a native 2.5-inch mount or a 3.5-inch to 2.5-inch adapter bracket
✔️ Small Form Factor Systems: Compatible with many slim desktops, mini towers, compact workstations, and business PCs that use a 2.5-inch SATA storage bay
✔️ All-in-One PCs: Compatible with many all-in-one systems that use a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive, SSHD, or SSD
✔️ External Storage Devices: Compatible with many 2.5-inch SATA-to-USB external enclosures, USB docking stations, drive caddies, cloning docks, backup adapters, and portable storage kits
✔️ DVR / NVR / Surveillance Systems: Compatible with select DVRs, NVRs, CCTV controllers, and security systems that support 2.5-inch SATA hard drives; verify recording workload requirements before ordering
✔️ POS / Kiosk / Embedded Systems: Compatible with many point-of-sale terminals, kiosks, industrial PCs, thin clients, and embedded systems that use a standard 2.5-inch SATA storage device
✔️ PlayStation Internal Upgrade: PlayStation 3 systems that accept a 2.5-inch Serial ATA internal drive with the proper bracket / PlayStation 4 CUH-1000 / CUH-1110 / CUH-1200 / PlayStation 4 Slim CUH-2015 series / PlayStation 4 Pro CUH-7000 series
✔️ PlayStation External Storage: PS5 consoles when installed in a compatible SATA-to-USB enclosure / PS4 games can be played directly from supported USB extended storage / PS5 games can be stored on USB extended storage and copied back to console storage when needed
✔️ Xbox External Storage: Xbox One / Xbox One S / Xbox One X / Xbox Series S / Xbox Series X when installed in a compatible USB enclosure for external storage use

Fit Notes

• This listing is for the ST500LX025 500GB 2.5-inch 7mm SATA SSHD hybrid drive family and compatible OEM-labeled versions.
• This drive uses a standard 2.5-inch SATA data and SATA power connection.
• This is an SSHD hybrid hard drive, not a full solid state SSD.
• This drive is not compatible with systems that require NVMe, M.2 SATA, mSATA, PCIe-only, eMMC, ZIF, IDE/PATA, or proprietary blade-style storage.
• Some laptops require the original drive caddy, screws, cable, spacer, rubber rails, or mounting bracket to be reused.
• Some 9.5mm laptop bays may require a spacer when installing a 7mm drive.
• A 3.5-inch to 2.5-inch adapter bracket may be required for some desktop, workstation, iMac, Mac Pro, DVR, NVR, and small form factor installations.
• A SATA-to-USB enclosure or adapter is required for external USB use.
• For PS4 internal upgrades, the console will need to initialize and format the drive.
• For Xbox external use, the drive must be installed in a compatible USB enclosure and formatted by the console.
• PS5 and Xbox Series X|S do not use this drive as a direct internal replacement drive.
• DVR and NVR compatibility depends on the recorder’s storage requirements, firmware support, mounting style, and supported drive type.
• Apple systems may require special tools, adapter brackets, thermal sensor solutions, or drive sleds depending on model.
• Always verify your system’s required drive height, storage type, mounting hardware, SATA interface, and BIOS compatibility before ordering.