Internal Hard Drives | USB & SATA Hard Drives

An internal hard drive is a data storage device that uses spinning magnetic platters to store information. The first hard disk, built in 1956, was 68 cubic feet in size and stored about 3.75MB of information. Modern versions have come a long way. A typical laptop drive is 2.5 inches across, and the biggest modern drives hold 10TB of data; 2.7 million times more than their earliest ancestor. Staples carries a broad range of internal hard drives that are compatible with laptop computers, desktop computers, servers and surveillance systems, including brands such as Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba, Intel and IBM.

An Internal Hard Drive Combines Storage Capacity and Speed
Hard drives come in many sizes. Smaller 500GB to 1TB drives are ideal for casual users with limited data, while high-capacity 2 to 10TB drives handle demanding storage tasks. Modern disks feature integrated controllers with dedicated 64 to 128MB data caches that provide fast access to stored information. Most products feature industry-standard SATA interfaces that transfer data at rates of up to 6 gigabits per second, but some models have SCSI, Thunderbolt or SAS interfaces that meet specific data transfer needs. Many modern hard drives combine traditional magnetic platters with a small solid state drive. These hybrid products cache frequently accessed data on the SSD, enhancing the drive's overall performance.

Internal Hard Drives Offer Reliable Storage for Any Application
As computer systems have evolved, so have hard drives. Many brands offer specialized data storage solutions that handle specific use cases. Desktop and laptop drives offer responsive performance to casual and power users, while NAS drives have advanced data recovery and power management features that make them ideal for 24/7 servers and data centers. Surveillance drives are optimized for continuous video recording in diverse environments.

Which Is the Best Internal Hard Drive For Your Device?
When selecting a drive, consider the storage capacity needed, the physical space available inside the computer's case and the type of data connections the system offers. Most laptops use 2.5-inch hard drives, while desktop and server cases have bays that accommodate 3.5-inch internal hard drives. Choose a model that can handle your current data storage need and allow extra room for future growth.

Is an Internal Hard Drive Difficult to Install?
Replacing a drive in a desktop computer is a relatively simple operation, requiring a little basic computer knowledge and, in most cases, a screwdriver. You should be able to identify various data and power connectors and understand static electricity protection procedures. Replacing a drive in a laptop is a bit more challenging since these devices have tightly packed interiors that may make it hard to reach connectors and components.

What Do RPM Values Mean?
Internally, hard drives have one or more spinning magnetic disks that store data and several moving heads that transfer information to and from these platters. RPM values measure the rotational speed of the spinning disk. The faster the disks spins, the faster the read/write heads can locate a specific piece of data. Most desktop and laptop drives spin at 5,400 to 7,200 revolutions per minute, but drives for demanding server applications can spin as fast as 15,000 RPM.

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Seagate STBD2000101 2TB SATA 6.0 Desktop 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive

Item: 715789 / Model : ST2000DMA06

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Internal 2TB hard drive compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux for versatile use
SATA 6.0 interface offers up to 6GB/s speeds for quick, seamless data transfers
Dimensions: 1" x 4" x 5.8" for 3.5" internal hard drive slot

$87.99

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Seagate 1TB Internal Laptop Drive

Item: 2804253 / Model : ST1000LMA48

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Design based on 20+ years of manufacturing experience.
Data transfer rates of up to 140MB/s
128MB Cache

$59.99

Seagate® Barracuda ST1000DM010 1TB SATA 6 Gbps 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Item: IM16D9560 / Model : ST1000DM010

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1TB internal hard drive allows you to store large amounts of photos, videos, music and documents
Interface/ports: SATA 6 Gbps, Data transfer rate: 156 Mbps (read/write)
Compatible bay: 3.5", Dimensions: 0.78"H x 4"W x 5.7"D

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Seagate BarraCuda SATA 6 Gbps 2.5" Internal Hard Drive, 500GB (ST500LM030)

Item: IM17K4637 / Model : ST500LM030

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Internal hard drive is perfect for storage, mobile storage, all-in-one, external storage
Dimensions: 0.276"H x 2.75"W x 3.951"D
Storage capacity: 500GB

$43.99

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WD® 1TB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Item: IM1PJ9818 / Model : WD10EZEX

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1TB
SATA 6 Gbps
Maximum external data transfer rate: 768 Mbps (6 Gbps)

$52.49

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Seagate BarraCuda SATA 6 Gbps 2.5" Internal Hard Drive, 2TB (ST2000LM015)

Item: IM17K4632 / Model : ST2000LM015

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Internal hard drive is perfect for storage, mobile storage, all-in-one, external storage
Dimensions: 0.276"H x 2.75"W x 3.951"D
Storage capacity: 2TB

$89.99

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WD® Black WD10JPLX 1TB SATA 2.5" Internal Hard Drive

Item: IM11V8973 / Model : WD10JPLX

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1TB internal hard drive and is compatible with Notebook, gaming console, storage system
Interface/ports: SATA, transfer rate: 6 Gbps
Compatible bay: 2.5", dimensions: 0.3"H x 2.8"W x 3.9"D

$79.49

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Apple MRMH2LL/A Wireless Magic Keyboard, Space Gray

Item: IM13AU993 / Model : MRMH2LL/A

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An US English Magic keyboard with numeric keypad
Dimensions: 0.16 to 0.43"H x 16.48"W x 4.52"D
System requirements: Bluetooth enabled Mac computer with Mac OS 10.12.4 or later, iOS devices with iOS 10.3 or later

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Seagate® Barracuda SATA 6 Gbps 2.5" Internal Hard Drive, 1TB (ST1000LM048)

Item: IM17K4630 / Model : ST1000LM048

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Internal hard drive is for standard laptop, mobile storage, external storage systems and ultra-slim desktop PCs
Dimensions: 0.27"H x 2.7"W x 3.9"D
Storage capacity: 1TB

$58.99

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Seagate FireCuda ST2000LX001 2 TB 2.5" Internal Hard Drive (ST2000LX001)

Item: IM17K4633 / Model : ST2000LX001

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Store as many documents, pictures and videos as you need with 2 TB capacity
Have data stored faster with SATA/600 interface that optimizes burst performance
Mainstream PCs upgrades

$99.99

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Seagate SkyHawk SATA 6 Gbps 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, 3TB (ST3000VX010)

Item: IM16D9566 / Model : ST3000VX010

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Internal hard drive offers ample storage space for digital data
Dimensions: 1.02"H x 4.01"W x 5.78"D
Color: Silver

$99.99

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WD 4TB SATA/600 3.5-Inch Internal Hard Drive, Red (WD40EFRX)

Item: IM1TA9309 / Model : WD40EFRX

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4 TB capacity drive optimized for NAS and RAID applications
SATA 3.0 interface transfers data at rates up to 6 Gb/s
IntelliPower RPM design for fast and reliable performance

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Western Digital WD Blue (WD10EZRZ) 1TB SATA 6Gbps 3.5" Internal Hard Drive

Item: IM11V0215 / Model : WD10EZRZ

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1TB Internal hard drive is suitable for use with PCs
Interface: SATA/600, Transfer rate: 6 Gbps (buffer to host), 150 Mbps (host to/from drive)
Dimensions: 1.028"H x 4"W x 5.787"D

$52.39

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WD Purple 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive

Item: IM18H2172 / Model : WD20PURZ

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Engineered specifically for surveillance security systems.
Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate.
Tuned for write-intensive, low bit-rate, high stream-count applications typical to most surveillance applications.

$79.99

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Western Digital® 2TB 3 1/2" SATA/600 Internal Hard Drive (Red)

Item: IM1PR7550 / Model : WD20EFRX

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2TB
SATA/600
Dimensions: 1"(H) x 4"(W) x 5.8"(D)

$89.99

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Seagate Barracuda SATA 6 Gbps 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, 500GB (ST500DM009)

Item: IM14R2231 / Model : ST500DM009

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Internal hard drive offers ample storage space for digital data
Dimensions: 0.78"H x 4"W x 5.78"D
Interface: SATA 6 Gbps, Transfer rate: 210 MBps (sustained)

$53.79

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Seagate IronWolf SATA 6 Gbps 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, 4TB (ST4000VN008)

Item: IM16D9568 / Model : ST4000VN008

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Internal hard drive
Dimensions: 1.02"H x 4.01"W x 5.78"D
Capacity: 4TB

$139.99

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Seagate BarraCuda ST2000DM006 2TB SATA 6 Gbps Internal Hard Drive, Silver

Item: IM14R2228 / Model : ST2000DM006

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Silver 2TB internal hard drive is compatible with desktop PCs or all-in-one PCs, home servers, entry-level direct-attached storage devices (DAS)
Interface/ports: SATA 6 Gbps, transfer rate: 156 Mbps (read/write), sustained transfer rate: 210 Mbps
Dimensions: 1.02"H x 4"W x 5.78"D

$80.49

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WD® Red 3 TB 3 1/2" Internal Hard Drive

Item: IM1PR7549 / Model : WD30EFRX

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3TB
SATA/600
Platform supported: Windows/Mac

$114.99

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Seagate® SkyHawk SATA 6 Gbps 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, 2TB (ST2000VX008)

Item: IM16D9564 / Model : ST2000VX008

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Internal hard drive is perfect for camera, video recorder
Dimensions: 1.02"H x 4.01"W x 5.78"D
Capacity: 2TB

$79.99

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Western Digital ® Blue WD5000AZRZ 500GB SATA 6 Gbps Internal Hard Drive

Item: IM11V0217 / Model : WD5000AZRZ

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500GB Internal hard drive is perfect to use in desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks and external enclosures
Interface/ports: SATA 6 Gbps, Transfer rate: 150 Mbps
Dimensions: 1.02"H x 4"W x 5.78"D

$51.19

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Seagate® SkyHawk SATA 6 Gbps 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, 4TB (ST4000VX007)

Item: IM16D9569 / Model : ST4000VX007

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Internal hard drive is perfect for camera, video recorder
Dimensions: 1.02"H x 4"W x 5.8"D
Capacity: 4TB

$137.99

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WD® Black™ 1TB 3.5" SATA Desktop Internal Hard Drives

Item: IM1TF3650 / Model : WD1003FZEX

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Drive capacity of 1TB for optimum storage
Features SATA 6 Gb/s drive interface
Measures 1"H x 4"W x 5.8"D, 3.5"W (drive)

$86.99

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WD® Blue™ 750GB 2.5" SATA Mobile Internal Hard Drive

Item: IM1QZ3939 / Model : WD7500BPVX

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Drive capacity of 750GB for optimum storage
Features SATA 6 Gb/s drive interface
Measures 0.4"H x 2.8"W x 3.9"D, 2.5"W (drive)

$57.89

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