Hitachi 500GB Deskstar 7K500 PATA Hard Drive - 7200RPM
The 500 GB Deskstar 7K500 PATA Hard Drive from Hitachi is a high-capacity internal drive. Boasting a Parallel ATA interface that allows for sustained transfer rates of up to 64.8 MB/sec, a large 8 MB data buffer and a rotation speed of 7200 rpm, this drive is an excellent solution for adding storage capacity to your desktop workstation.
- 500 GB Capacity
- 500 GB of capacity allows for storage of approximately 37.5 hours of uncompressed DV digital video, the equivalent of 106 4.7 GB DVD video discs, or up to 125,000 MP3 files.
- ATA Interface
- The drive is built around the standard ATA-133 interface, which allows for bus transfer rates of up to 133 MB/sec, ensuring that your data is accessed with as much speed as possible.
- 8 MB Buffer
- The large 8 MB data buffer helps speed data access on the drive, delivering top-notch real-world performance to you.
- Fast Rotation
- The drive features a rotation speed of 7200 rpm, spinning more quickly than other hard drives to give faster access to data.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 500 GB |
| Interface | PATA |
| Connection | 40-Pin EIDE |
| Drive Speed | 7200 rpm |
| Buffer | 8 MB |
| Average Seek Time | 8.5 ms |
| Latency Average | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Sustained Transfer Rate | 31-64.8 MB/sec |
| Drivers | |
|---|---|
| Supported | Not Required |
| Included | Not Required |
| System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Mac | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Windows | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Hardware | Controller Card: ATA Controller Card |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | +5 VDC (+/- 5%), +12 VDC (+10%/-8%) |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 41-131°F (5-55°C) Humidity: 8-90%, non-condensing Acoustic: 3.1 Storage Temperature: -40-149°F (-40-65°C) Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.0 x 1.0 x 5.75" (10.2 x 2.54 x 14.6 cm) |
| Weight | 1.5 lb (0.7 kg) |
| Packaging | OEM |
- 3-Year Limited Warranty
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