Deskstar P7K500

Specifications

Model(s)

HDP725050GLAT80

HDP725050GLA380

 

HDP725040GLAT80

HDP725050GLA360

 

HDP725032GLAT80

HDP725040GLA380

 

HDP725025GLAT80

HDP725040GLA360

 

 

HDP725032GLA380

 

 

HDP725032GLA360

 

 

HDP725025GLA380

Interface

PATA-133

SATA 3Gb/s

Capacity (GB) 1

500 / 400 / 320 / 250

Data heads (physical)

4 / 4 / 3 / 2

Data disks

2 / 2 / 2 / 1

Max. areal density (Gbits/sq. in.)

185

Performance

 

 

Data buffer (MB) 2

8

16 / 8 3

Rotational speed (RPM)

7200

Media transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max)

1138

Interface transfer rate (MB/sec, max)

133

300

Reliability

 

 

Error rate (non-recoverable, bits read)

1 in 1014

Starts/stops (at 40˚ C)

50,000

Availability 4 (hrs/day x days/wk)

24x7

Acoustics

 

 

Idle (Bels, typical)

2.6 (2 disk) 2.8 (1 disk)

Power

 

 

Requirement

+5 VDC (+/-5%)

+12 VDC (+/-10%)

 

 

Startup current (A, max.)

2.0 (+12V), 1.1 (+5V)

2.0 (+12V), 1.3 (+5V)

Idle (W)

4.5 (2 disk) 3.3 (1 disk)

4.8 (2 disk) 3.6 (1 disk)

Physical size

 

 

z-height (mm)

26.1

Dimensions (width x depth, mm)

101.6 (+/-0.25) x 147

Weight (typical, g, max.)

550

Environmental (operating)

 

 

Ambient temperature

0o to 60o C

Relative humidity (non-condensing)

8% to 90%

Shock (half-sine wave)

70

Vibration, random (G RMS 5 to 500 Hz)

0.67 (XY)

Environmental (non-operating)

 

 

Ambient temperature

-40oto 70o C

Relative humidity (non-condensing)

5% to 95%

Shock (half-sine wave, G (2ms))

350

Vibration, random (G RMS 5 to 500 Hz)

1.04 (XYZ)

Hitachi quality and service

Hitachi drives are backed by an array of technical support and services, which may include customer and integration assistance. Hitachi is dedicated to providing a breadth of hard disk drive solutions to satisfy all of today’s demanding computing needs.

How to read the Deskstar model number

HDP725050GLA360 = 500 GB,16 MB buffer

H= Hitachi D = Deskstar

P = Series prefix 72 = 7200 RPM

50 = Full capacity — 500 GB

50 = Capacity this model, 50 =500 GB

(40 = 400 GB, 32 = 320 GB, 25 = 250 GB) G = Generation code

L = 26.1mm z-height

A3= Interface, SATA 3Gb/s (AT = PATA)

6 = 16 MB buffer (8 = 8 MB)

0 = Reserved

Information and Technical Support

www.hitachigst.com (Main Web site) www.hitachigst.com/partners (Partner Web site)

North America

support_usa@hitachigst.com

Toll free: 1 888 426-5214, Direct: 1 507 322-2370

Asia Pacific

support_ap@hitachigst.com / 65 6840 9595

EMEA and UK

support_uk@hitachigst.com / 44 20 7133 0032

Germany

support_uk@hitachigst.com / 49 6929 993601

Program Support

Partners First™ Program channelpartners@hitachigst.com

1One GB is equal to one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may be less.

2Portion of buffer capacity used for drive firmware

3250 GB capacity available with 8 MB only

4Intended for low duty cycle, non mission-critical applications in PC, nearline, and consumer electronics environments, which may vary from application to application

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HDP725025GLA380, HDS725050KLA360, P7K500 specifications

Hitachi has long been a notable player in the hard drive market, and the Hitachi HDP725025GLA380, P7K500, and HDS725050KLA360 are three of its significant contributions. Each of these drives embodies Hitachi's commitment to performance, reliability, and innovation in data storage technology.

The Hitachi HDP725025GLA380 is a 250GB 7200 RPM SATA hard drive, primarily designed for desktop computing applications. One of its standout features is its high rotational speed, which enables faster data access and improved system responsiveness. The drive utilizes advanced perpendicular recording technology, allowing for higher data density and potentially better performance compared to traditional longitudinal recording methods. Additionally, it supports a 3.0 Gbps SATA interface, ensuring rapid data transfer speeds essential for demanding applications like gaming and multimedia editing.

The P7K500, with a capacity of 500GB, takes Hitachi’s initiatives a step further. This drive is part of the 7K series and is engineered for superior performance. It also operates at 7200 RPM, which aids in accessing and writing data swiftly. Its state-of-the-art acoustics technology minimizes operational noise, making it suitable for silent computing environments. Furthermore, the P7K500 features advanced power management capabilities, contributing to energy efficiency without compromising performance. It's ideal for both personal computing and professional use, offering reliability and stability for a range of applications.

The HDS725050KLA360 is another impressive model in the Hitachi lineup, providing a 500GB storage solution. Like the others, it operates on a 7200 RPM spin speed but excels with its robust data integrity technologies. It incorporates Hitachi's Thermal Fly-height Control technology, which optimizes the positioning of the read/write heads based on temperature fluctuations during operation, leading to improved data reliability. The HDS725050KLA360 is also engineered with enhanced shock and vibration resistance features, ensuring data safety in various operating environments.

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