I am sorry if I didn't get your question correctly but If you mean what does "bare drive" mean, in means that it's the drive only. You have to put it in your PC Case and connect the cables. bare drive vs. external drives which come with a case and you connect them usually through a USB cable. If you mean the capacity I got the 2 gig version = 1.8 gb

Do these come with SATA III cables to connect to your motherboard or do you have to purchase those separately?

**Note** There is no distinction between SATA I/II/III cables. Any SATA cable (quality, not junk) will work with all 3 standards, just as fast: http://www.serialata.org/documents/SATA-6Gbs-Fast-Just-Got-Faster.pdf

how do you get it to boot or install a OS on it when it says

With the drive installed and a SATA line plugged in along with the power connector you then turn the power on. As the machine powers up you will be given the opportunity to get into the BIO's by hitting the DEL key. Once there make sure that the drive is recognized by the BIO's and that you have made the changes to date and time and that you DVD/CD player/recorder is recognized. Place your WINDOWS or LINEX operating system disk in your DVD/CD then follow the directions. The operating system disk will format your hard drive. PS don't forget to set the BOOT order so that your system will boot off of the DVD/CD drive. Set your hard drive as second boot device. Once the operating system is installed power down and then back up so that you can reset the hard drive to 1st device to boot from and the DVD/CD to 2nd boot device.

It's pictured without a cover to somewhat seal the hard drive discs. Does it come with the cover?

The hard drives arrive fully enclosed and ready to use. Not sure why the photo is posted the way it is, however you will have no issues.Hope this helps.

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(Old Model) Seagate 500GB Desktop HDD Sata 6Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive (ST500DM002)

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Brand
Seagate
Color
Black
Compatible Devices
Desktop
Connectivity Technology
SATA
Digital Storage Capacity
500 GB
Hard Disk Description
Mechanical

⚡7200 RPM spindle speed

💾500GB storage capacity

🚀SATA 6Gb/s interface

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💼 Power your professional edge with speed and space that keeps you ahead.

MASSIVE 500 GB STORAGE - Store your essential files and projects with ease—never worry about running out of space.
BLAZING 7200 RPM SPEED - Experience rapid data access and smooth multitasking for your demanding workflows.
ECO FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE - High capacity meets low power consumption—optimize your setup while reducing your carbon footprint.
SEAGATE SMART ALIGN TECHNOLOGY - Effortless compatibility with Advanced Format 4K sectors ensures future-proof reliability.
ULTRA FAST SATA 6 GB S INTERFACE - Seamlessly transfer large files and boost productivity with cutting-edge connectivity.

The Seagate Barracuda 500GB Desktop HDD (ST500DM002) is a high-performance internal hard drive featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed, 16MB cache, and SATA 6Gb/s interface. Designed for desktops and workstations, it offers reliable, fast data access with eco-conscious power efficiency and SmartAlign technology for seamless Advanced Format support.

Specifications

ASIN	B005CT56R6
Additional Features	Portable
Best Sellers Rank	#818 in Internal Hard Drives
Brand	Seagate
Built-In Media	Barracuda® 500GB SATA
Cache Memory Installed Size	16
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Connectivity Technology	SATA
Customer Package Type	Amazon Frustration-Free
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,631)
Data Transfer Rate	600 megabits_per_second
Digital Storage Capacity	500 GB
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Global Trade Identification Number	00763615987707, 00763649032046, 04019518035233, 07636490030598
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 inches
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA-600
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	1 rpm
Hard-Drive Size	500
Hardware Connectivity	SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Item Part Number	ST500DM002
Item Type Name	Desktop HDD Hard Drive - Internal
Item Weight	415 g
Manufacturer	Seagate
Media Speed	125
Mfr Part Number	ST500DM002
Model Name	Barracuda
Model Number	ST500DM002
Number of Items	1
Read Speed	600 megabytes_per_second
Specific Uses For Product	Personal
UPC	639767844680 778889351482 763615987707 638353016807 638353019501 763649032046
Unit Count	1 Count

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