Cisco DSK-594-500GB 500GB 7200RPM, 16MB 2.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive HDD

Overview
The Cisco DSK-594-500GB is a reliable 2.5-inch hard disk drive designed for enterprise storage arrays, servers and high-performance workstations. With a capacity of 500GB and a rotational speed of 7200RPM, this drive delivers fast data access while maintaining the compact form factor needed for dense rack environments.

Key Features

• 500GB native capacity provides ample space for operating systems, applications and critical data.
• 7200RPM spindle speed ensures quick read/write performance for demanding workloads.
• 16MB cache buffer reduces latency and improves sustained transfer rates.
• 2.5-inch SATA interface offers broad compatibility with modern server and storage platforms.
• Low power consumption helps reduce overall data-center energy costs.
• Built-in vibration tolerance enhances reliability in multi-drive configurations.

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: DSK-594-500GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (7mm height)
• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s (compatible with SATA I/II)
• Capacity: 500GB (500,107,862,016 bytes)
• Rotational Speed: 7200RPM
• Cache: 16MB DDR2
• Average Seek Time: 9.0ms
• Data Transfer Rate: up to 600MB/s (theoretical)
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees C
• Power Consumption (Read/Write): 2.5W typical
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours

Applications

• Enterprise servers that require a balance of capacity and speed.
• Storage area network (SAN) enclosures where space efficiency is critical.
• High-performance workstations for graphics, CAD and data analysis.
• Backup and archival systems that benefit from reliable, low-latency storage.
• Virtualization hosts running multiple virtual machines with concurrent I/O demands.

Choose the Cisco DSK-594-500GB to equip your infrastructure with a trusted storage solution that combines solid capacity, consistent performance and a compact design, helping you meet the demands of today's data-intensive environments.