WD5000LUCT - 500GB 5.4K RPM SATA AV-25 7mm 2.5" Hard Drive for Laptops Desktops DVR NVR PVR Surveillance Systems

Reliable 500GB 2.5-inch SATA hard drive designed for systems that need a slim low-power mechanical drive for storage, video recording, or everyday computing. This AV-optimized model is well suited for compatible laptops, desktops, all-in-one systems, external enclosures, DVRs, NVRs, PVRs, IPTV boxes, and other devices that use a standard 2.5-inch SATA drive bay. Its slim 7mm-class profile also helps with fitment in many thinner systems that do not accept thicker 9.5mm drives.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: WD5000LUCT
• Capacity: 500GB
• Drive Type: Internal 2.5-inch hard drive
• Product Family: AV-25
• Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
• Interface: SATA
• Interface Standard: SATA/300
• Cache: 16MB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch
• Height: 6.8mm max
• Nominal Height Class: 7mm
• Advanced Format: Yes
• Intended Use: Audio/video streaming, DVR/PVR, surveillance, and general SATA storage applications

Interchangeable / Replacement Part Numbers

• WD5000LUCT

✅ 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 laptops that use a 2.5-inch SATA drive bay and accept a 7mm-height drive
✔️ Desktop Systems: Compatible with desktop PCs that use a standard 2.5-inch SATA hard drive or a 2.5-inch mounting bracket / adapter
✔️ All-in-One Systems: Compatible with many all-in-one computers that use slim 2.5-inch SATA hard drives
✔️ Small Form Factor PCs: Compatible with many mini PCs and SFF systems that use a 2.5-inch SATA storage bay
✔️ Mac Systems: Compatible with many Mac systems and external storage setups that support 2.5-inch SATA drives
✔️ External Enclosures: Compatible with 2.5-inch SATA-to-USB external enclosures, docks, and cloning stations
✔️ DVR Systems: Compatible with many DVR units that accept 2.5-inch SATA AV hard drives
✔️ NVR Systems: Compatible with many network video recorders and surveillance storage devices using 2.5-inch SATA drives
✔️ PVR / Media Recorder Systems: Compatible with personal video recorders, media recorders, and set-top devices that use slim SATA drives
✔️ IPTV / Embedded Video Systems: Compatible with many IPTV receivers, streaming appliances, and embedded video systems designed for 2.5-inch SATA AV drives
✔️ Industrial / Embedded Systems: Compatible with industrial controllers, kiosks, digital signage players, and embedded PCs that use a 2.5-inch SATA storage device and can accept a mechanical HDD

☑️ Key Features

☑️ 500GB storage capacity for operating systems, recordings, backups, and general file storage
☑️ Slim 7mm-class 2.5-inch form factor fits many laptops, DVRs, and compact systems
☑️ SATA/300 interface for broad compatibility with legacy and standard SATA systems
☑️ 5400 RPM spindle speed balances power efficiency, thermals, and dependable everyday operation
☑️ AV-optimized design suited for streaming and continuous-use video environments
☑️ Useful for laptops, desktops, all-in-ones, surveillance recorders, and external enclosures

⚙️ Fit Notes

• Verify your system uses a 2.5-inch SATA hard drive before ordering
• Confirm your system accepts a 7mm-height drive
• Some older systems use 9.5mm bays; this drive can often fit those systems, though a spacer may be needed depending on the mounting design
• This is a mechanical hard drive, not an SSD
• Best suited for systems that support SATA hard drives, including many DVR, NVR, PVR, and embedded video devices
• Not for systems that require IDE/PATA, SAS, mSATA, M.2 SATA, or NVMe storage