Description
Performance and Reliability
The HP F3B97AA is a 500GB hard drive that uses the SATA (Serial ATA) interface and has a data transfer rate of 3 Gbps. It has a rotation speed of 7,200 RPM, which is slower than 10,000 RPM hard drives, but faster than 5,400 RPM hard drives. This provides faster data access times than slower hard drives. The drive is 2.5 inches in size and has a height of 9.5mm, which makes it suitable for use in slim notebook computers and some All-in-one PCs.
This hard drive also features NCQ (Native Command Queuing) which is a technology that helps to increase performance and efficiency by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order in which it receives read and write commands.
It’s intended for general purpose use such as desktops, laptops and external hard drives, due to its large storage capacity and affordable price. The 3 Gbps data transfer rate of the SATA interface is suitable for general use cases and workloads, but it might not be enough for high-performance workloads that require higher data transfer rates.
It’s worth noting that since it’s a discontinued model, it may be harder to find replacement components and parts or to get technical support for it, so you should consider this before purchasing the drive and compare it to newer alternatives that might be available.
Form Factor
The HP F3B97AA hard drive is a 2.5-inch hard drive. This means that it is smaller in size compared to the standard 3.5-inch hard drive, and its dimensions conform to the 2.5-inch form factor. The 2.5-inch form factor is popular among laptops and portable external hard drives, and it is also used in some small form factor desktop computers due to its space-saving design.
One of the benefits of a 2.5-inch hard drive is that it generates less heat, consumes less power, and generates less noise compared to a 3.5-inch hard drive. This makes it an ideal choice for mobile devices and systems that need to be compact and lightweight. Additionally, due to the small form factor it can be used in devices where space is a constraint.
It’s worth noting that the HP hard drive is a discontinued model and hard drive technology have evolved since then. There are newer drives with more capacity and better performance which might be more suitable for certain workloads and devices, so it’s important to check what alternatives exist and what the best option would be for your specific use case.
Reliability
The HP F3B97AA is a 2.5-inch hard drive that uses the SATA II interface with a data transfer rate of 3 Gbps. The drive has a storage capacity of 500GB and a rotation speed of 7,200 RPM. The NCQ feature of this hard drive is designed to improve performance and efficiency by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order in which it receives read and write commands.
Reliability of a hard drive can depend on many factors, such as how it’s used, the system it’s installed in, and the storage conditions. It’s worth noting that this drive is considered to be an older model and it’s likely to be discontinued, so it might be harder to find replacement components and parts or to get technical support for it. It’s also worth noting that hard drive technology have evolved since then, newer drives with similar capacities might have better power efficiency and more features.
However, as with most consumer electronics, hard drive failure can happen, but with regular backups and maintenance, it’s possible to minimize the risk of data loss. Additionally, it’s also important to note that with any hard drive, an early warning signs of failure can be noticed such as increased noise, slowness, clicking sounds, and even frequent crashes, if so, the hard drive should be replaced before it fail completely.
General Information
Manufacturer : Hewlett Packard (HP)
MPN: F3B97AA
Brand Name : HP
Type : Hard Drive (HDD)
Sub-Type : 500GB 7.2K RPM SATA-II
Technical Information
Storage Capacity : 500GB
Rotational Speed : 7.2K RPM
Drive Interface : SATA-II
Dimension and Weight
Width: 2.8 Inch
Depth: 3.9 Inch
Height: 0.6 Inch
Weight: 0.50 LBS
Physical Characteristics
Drive Type : Internal
Drive Bay Width : 2.5 Inch
