Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive
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The 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA Internal Hard Disk Drive from Hitachi is a sweet upgrade for your desktop computer's hard disk drive. This drive holds a huge capacity of 3TB and fits into your computer's 3.5" drive bay. It features an SATA III interface that allows for data transfer speeds of up to 6Gbps. This drive spins at 5400rpm while also utilizing the innovative CoolSpin technology to deliver a greater level of power efficiency and quiet operation for energy-conscious, environmentally-friendly computers. Key to CoolSpin technology is an optimization of motor speed to provide an ideal balance of performance, power utilization and acoustics. The CoolSpin technology, along with other Hitachi power management techniques, gives the Deskstar 5K3000 its 29% power savings over the Deskstar 7K3000. This drive is ideal for environmentally friendly desktop computers as well as home or small office storage servers.
- Hard disk drive with a large storage capacity of 3TB
- The drive interface is a fast SATA 6Gbps
- The 3.5" SATA III hard drive utilizes CoolSpin technology to optimize the motor speed of the drive so as to use less power, quietly operate, and still maintain a high-standard of performance
- Designed to be more eco-friendly than other hard drives on the market, this drive does not use halogen and is power-efficient
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| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 3TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gbps |
| Drive Speed | 5400rpm with CoolSpin Power Management Technology |
| Buffer | 32MB |
| Average Seek Time | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Latency Average | Not specified by the manufacturer |
| Data Transfer Rate |
Media Transfer Rate: up to 1366Mbps Interface Transfer Rate: up to 600MB/sec |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | +5 VDC (+/-5%) +12 VDC (+10%/-8%) |
| Environmental Requirements |
Operating Temperature: 41° to 140°F/ 5° to 60° C Relative Humidity: 8% to 90% Shock (half-sine wave): 70 Vibration, random (G RMS 5 to 500 Hz): 0.67 (XYZ) Non-operating Temperature: -40° to 158°F / -40° to 70°C Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% Shock (half-sine wave): 300 (1 ms) Vibration, random (G RMS 5 to 500 Hz): 1.04 (XYZ) |
| System Requirements | Compatible with Windows or Mac systems. Please refer to the manufacturer's website for a list of computer systems, motherboards, host bus adapters, and host controller chipsets that Hitachi's tested and found compatible with the hard disk drive |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 4 x 5.78 x 1.02" / 10.1 x 14.7 x 2.6cm |
| Weight | 24.34 oz / 690g |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 31 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Quiet (20)
- Reliable (12)
- Large capacity / good size (10)
- Easy to install (7)
- Easy to use (7)
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-up (17)
- Additional storage (9)
- Multimedia (8)
- Video (8)
- Photo storage (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Power user (11), Tech professional (6), Multimedia professional (5), Heavy duty user (4), Frequent user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (16), Business (14)
- Computer Platform:
- Mac (13), PC (8)
Most Liked Positive Review
Runs cool but has massive storage...
Ended up buying a number of these drives for backup purposes. As such I was not concerned with the amount of noise they make, but more about how much they may heat up since ...Read complete review
Ended up buying a number of these drives for backup purposes. As such I was not concerned with the amount of noise they make, but more about how much they may heat up since they may not have active cooling for such part-time activities.
Well, I must say Hitachi has done great with their coolspin technology as it is an obvious difference compared to thier older drives. The drives run cool, and I was pleasently surprised they have virtually no head-seek noise compared to thier older drives as well.
I am a big Hitachi fan since about 2009 and am running over 20 of thier drives and have not had a single problem.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
DOA
Hard disk was dead on arrival and had to be returned.
B&H was very prompt in providing me with a ups mailer and I am awaiting a replacement drive.
We s...Read complete review
Hard disk was dead on arrival and had to be returned.
B&H was very prompt in providing me with a ups mailer and I am awaiting a replacement drive.
We shall see.
Have used Hitachi in the past without problem so it could be a one timer.
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Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
Drive is fast and runs cold. A little bit noisy when spinning up but quiet once rotation speed is stable.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
Adds a great deal of high-speed storage. I've got this partitioned in to two 1.5-gig drives and they're running beautifully after a few weeks.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
we are interested in this product, and we approach it to our customers
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
Quick delivery, easy installation, quality product, good price.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- DVR and Movie storage
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
Many other drives within a few dollars of this one with the same capacity but this one had a 3 year warranty while the others were less. As a somewhat bleeding edge capacity I'll be happier with the longer warranty, especially since it will be part or a Drobo RAID.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
the only thing is you have to use the hitachi GTS software to use the full capacity on windows systems. but its ok works cool
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
I use this hard drive as an extra internal drive for my Mac. I never worry about not having enough space to store my media.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
dropped this in the external hot swap bay, loaded the software and it created a huge drive to keep my picture snd video on. Great job B&H Photo.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Video
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
These drives work well. But make sure you have the right enclosure or toaster drive-- the older enclosures/toaster drives don't recognize 3tb drives.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
Ended up buying a number of these drives for backup purposes. As such I was not concerned with the amount of noise they make, but more about how much they may heat up since they may not have active cooling for such part-time activities.
Well, I must say Hitachi has done great with their coolspin technology as it is an obvious difference compared to thier older drives. The drives run cool, and I was pleasently surprised they have virtually no head-seek noise compared to thier older drives as well.
I am a big Hitachi fan since about 2009 and am running over 20 of thier drives and have not had a single problem.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Easy to use
Cons
Best Uses
- File Transfer
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
Simply unpack and install. I looked at the proces for warranty in case I need it. No forms to fill out, just supply the serial number. So I hope I never need it, but if I do, the process looks easy.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Other
Pros
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
Installed in my DroboFS to expand capacity. No issues, it just worked.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Photo Storage
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
Hard disk was dead on arrival and had to be returned.
B&H was very prompt in providing me with a ups mailer and I am awaiting a replacement drive.
We shall see.
Have used Hitachi in the past without problem so it could be a one timer.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Video
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
After much research for a decent sized internal drive, I settled on the 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar from Hitachi. The unit arrived precisely on time and was a cinch to install. As my my 3rd drive, I was a bit leary of any issues I might have. However, the set up was a quick and logical and so far the drive runs quietly and fast. All the Hitachi stuff I have worked with over the years has always impressed me with its understated quality and over-engineering. This hard drive comes highly recommended.
tgm
CenturyLink IT
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
If space, rather than speed, is your goal, go with this one. It also consumes less power than its sister hard drive, the 3TB 7K3000.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- PC
Pros
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Video
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
Bought 20 of these for a RAID system upgrade and they have been performing quiet well. No DOAs too. Haven't noticed a huge difference in read/write speed between the 7200rpm drives they replaced.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
Using this as a backup disk for my home NAS device. Disk installed with no problems and is working flawlessly for 3 weeks now. I prefer Hitachi's 5400rpm drives over the 7200rpm for non-speed-critical apps like this because they run noticeably cooler.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Linux
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Great quality
- High Capacity
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
Very high quality HDD.
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
- Easy to use
- Great Value
- High Capacity
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
- Additional Storage
- Backup
- File Transfer
- Photo Storage
- Video
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
With high demanding professional studio recording software such as Pro-Tools, this HD is awesome!
A great addition to Spaceship's Studio Productions! Absolute value for every byte. Easy installation on a MAC Pro. Tested running Lion and Snow, though of course, the HD is platform independent. : )
A great deal for what is got to offer - a HUGE 3 TBs!
I would definitely recommend and even buy this item again.
Hitachi branded, so you know it's been tested well. Great buy !
Thank you.
- Primary use:
- Personal
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
Pros
- Durable
- Fast Connectivity
- Quiet
- Reliable
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Large Projects
Comments about Hitachi 3TB 5K3000 Deskstar 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Disk Drive:
LOTS OF SPACE AND GREAT ON A DIME
- Primary use:
- Business
- Computer Platform:
- Mac
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