Samsung Spinpoint M8 1TB 2.5" 5400RPM SATA 3.0 Gbps Internal HDD

The Samsung HN-M101MBB is a 2.5 inch internal hard drive in the Spinpoint M8 family that delivers 1 TB of reliable mechanical storage for laptops, small-form-factor desktops, and portable drive enclosures. It connects through a SATA 3.0 Gbps interface, so it drops into most systems without the need for adapters or special cabling, and it runs at 5400 RPM to balance speed with low power draw.

An 8 MB cache works alongside a media-to-buffer throughput of up to 145 MB per second, helping everyday tasks like booting the operating system, loading games, or moving large media files feel responsive. Average seek time is rated at 12 ms with 5.6 ms average latency, which keeps file access quick enough for general productivity and entertainment workloads.

The drive is built for quiet environments. Samsung’s SilentSeek and NoiseGuard technologies manage the actuator movement and vibration so you hear less whir and click, making it a smart choice for classrooms, libraries, or shared living spaces. Load/Unload head parking reduces wear when the drive is off or in transit, extending service life for users who travel with their laptop or carry an external enclosure in a bag.

For security-conscious users, ATA Security Mode provides password-based access control that blocks unauthorized reads and writes. Native Command Queuing helps the drive process multiple requests efficiently, which is useful when multitasking or running simultaneous backups.

Whether you are a student who needs extra space for project files, a creative professional archiving photos and video on the road, or a home user rebuilding an aging notebook, the Spinpoint M8 offers a straightforward way to add high-capacity storage without adding noise, heat, or complexity.

• 1 TB mechanical storage capacity in a 2.5 inch form factor
• 5400 RPM spindle speed for balanced performance and low power use
• SATA 3.0 Gbps interface with 300 MB per second buffer-to-host transfer rate
• 8 MB buffer cache
• Up to 145 MB per second media-to-buffer throughput
• 12 ms average seek time and 5.6 ms average latency
• Load/Unload technology that parks the heads to reduce wear during transport
• ATA Security Mode for password-protected data access
• SilentSeek and NoiseGuard features that lower acoustic output in quiet spaces