Hitachi Travelstar 7K500 500GB HTS725050A9A361 Leaflet
Product codes
HTS725050A9A361
Features and Benefits
Feature / Function
Benefits
Capacity
Up to 500GB storage
Up to 125 hours of high-definition video,
500 hours of standard video, 178 movies,
125,000 4-min songs or 250 games *
Performance Up to 1245Mb/s media
Outstanding application performance in PCMark
®
transfer rate
Vantage testing
Reliability
400G operating shock
Industry-best protection against bumps and rough handling
1000G non-operating shock
Thermal Fly-height Control (TFC)
Better soft error rate for improved reliability
TrueTrack
™
technology
Tracking accuracy in high shock or vibration environments
Power
1.8W read/write power
Long battery life for more “unplugged” notebook time
0.2W standby power
Acoustics
Quiet acoustics
Nearly inaudible operation
Interface
SATA 3Gb/s
High data throughput
Security
Bulk Data Encryption
Helps guard against data theft
*Actual storage may vary depending on the compression rate applied. Capacities may not be combined.
High-performance mobile storage without sacrificing capacity or power
Travelstar™ 7K500 is the industry’s only fifth-generation 7200 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive with
capacities ranging from 120GB to 500GB, matching Hitachi 5400 RPM capacities. The 250GB
per platter one- and two-disk models deliver up to 56% higher capacity and 16% better
application performance than its predecessor. Hitachi provides best-of-breed operating shock
and outstanding power management in Travelstar 7K500 for sturdy unplugged notebook
performance. With its halogen-free production and low power consumption, the 7K500 carries
the Hitachi EcoTrac classification. Designed to support the high-performance needs of multi-
tasking commercial users and consumers on-the-go, Travelstar 7K500 offers speed without
sacrificing battery life, capacity or audio quality. Hitachi offers optional hard-drive-level
encryption for users looking for increased data security and models with enhanced availability
to deliver high-capacity storage for non-stop environments.
capacities ranging from 120GB to 500GB, matching Hitachi 5400 RPM capacities. The 250GB
per platter one- and two-disk models deliver up to 56% higher capacity and 16% better
application performance than its predecessor. Hitachi provides best-of-breed operating shock
and outstanding power management in Travelstar 7K500 for sturdy unplugged notebook
performance. With its halogen-free production and low power consumption, the 7K500 carries
the Hitachi EcoTrac classification. Designed to support the high-performance needs of multi-
tasking commercial users and consumers on-the-go, Travelstar 7K500 offers speed without
sacrificing battery life, capacity or audio quality. Hitachi offers optional hard-drive-level
encryption for users looking for increased data security and models with enhanced availability
to deliver high-capacity storage for non-stop environments.
Encryption and TCG Opal specification
Travelstar 7K500 features optional Bulk Data Encryption (BDE), now with a 3Gb/s SATA
interface, for hard-drive-level data security. A new encryption model of the 7K500 conforms
to the Trusted Computing Group Opal specification, supporting industry standardization. The
data is scrambled using a key as it is written to the disk then descrambled with the key as it’s
retrieved, giving users a higher level of data protection than traditional password-based security.
It also speeds and simplifies the drive re-deployment process. By deleting the encryption key,
the data is rendered unreadable, thereby eliminating the need for time-consuming data-overwrite.
interface, for hard-drive-level data security. A new encryption model of the 7K500 conforms
to the Trusted Computing Group Opal specification, supporting industry standardization. The
data is scrambled using a key as it is written to the disk then descrambled with the key as it’s
retrieved, giving users a higher level of data protection than traditional password-based security.
It also speeds and simplifies the drive re-deployment process. By deleting the encryption key,
the data is rendered unreadable, thereby eliminating the need for time-consuming data-overwrite.
Enhanced Availability (EA)—for 24x7 access to data
Hitachi offers enhanced-availability models that employ specific microcode to allow the
Travelstar 7K500 to provide 24x7 access to data. These models broaden the product line to
make it more suitable for data-intensive applications requiring around-the-clock operation.
The 7K500 provides high performance, capacity, durability and efficient power utilization
on a proven platform for quality and reliability. EA models support the stringent demands of
“always-on” applications in lower-transaction environments.
Travelstar 7K500 to provide 24x7 access to data. These models broaden the product line to
make it more suitable for data-intensive applications requiring around-the-clock operation.
The 7K500 provides high performance, capacity, durability and efficient power utilization
on a proven platform for quality and reliability. EA models support the stringent demands of
“always-on” applications in lower-transaction environments.
High-performance storage for notebook PCs with optional data encryption technology
Travelstar
™
7K500
2.5-InCH HIGH-PERFORMAnCE HARD DRIvEs
Highlights
Proven fifth-generation technology
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Up to 500GB
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of capacity
Low power consumption
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Highest operating shock
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Halogen-free for eco-friendly footprint
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Serial ATA 3Gb/s
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Encryption options; newest conforms to
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Trusted Computing Group (TCG) –
Opal specification
Enhanced-availability (EA) models for
Opal specification
Enhanced-availability (EA) models for
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applications needing around-the-clock
access in lower-transaction environments
access in lower-transaction environments
Applications / Environments
Notebook PCs
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Gaming PCs
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Compact desktop systems
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Small-form-factor video devices
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Blade servers (EA)
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Network routers (EA)
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Video surveillance (EA)
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Compact RAID systems (EA)
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500, 320, 250, 160 and 120GB
7200 RPM | sATA 3Gb/s
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