Hitachi Z5K500 manual Data Security Option, Enhanced Availability EA-for 24x7 Access to Data

Highlights

•Up to 500GB1 of capacity on a single disk

•Advanced Format, industry standard 4K sector size

•512 byte emulation

•6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SATA interface

•Low power consumption

•Halogen-free for eco-friendly design

•Self-encrypting models for data security

•Enhanced-availability (EA) models for applications needing around-the-clock access in lower-transaction environments

Applications/Environments

•Notebook and ultra-portable PCs

•Tablets

•Compact desktop PCs

•External storage

•Gaming consoles

•Compact video devices

•Blade servers (EA)

•Network routers (EA)

•Video surveillance (EA)

Data Sheet

Travelstar™ Z5K500

2.5-Inch Mobile 5400 RPM 7mm Hard Disk Drives

Rugged, 500GB Single-disk HDD Solution for Slim Mobile Applications

Travelstar™ Z5K500 is the second generation 7mm, 5400 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive from HGST, with capacities ranging from 250GB to 500GB and the second generation Advanced Format drive. Advanced Format increases the physical sector size on HDDs from 512 bytes to 4,096 (4K) bytes, which improves drive capacities and error correction capabilities. The 500GB per platter, one-disk models are designed as a direct replacement for standard 9.5mm HDDs, for use in notebook PCs, external storage and gaming consoles, as well as new, thinner and more robust device designs. The Z5K500 carries the EcoTrac classification due to its low power consumption and eco-friendly, halogen-free production. Travelstar Z5K500 delivers the right balance of capacity, power-management and design flexibility to meet the needs of mobile applications.

Data Security Option

Travelstar Z5K500 is the sixth generation self-encrypting drive (SED) to feature HGST’s Bulk Data Encryption (BDE). The SED model encrypts data in real time using protected keys, providing users the highest level of data protection available. It also speeds and simplifies drive re-purposing. By deleting the encryption key, the data on the drive is rendered unreadable, thereby eliminating the need for time-consuming data-overwrite. For information about the SED models designed to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Opal Storage Security specification, please contact your HGST representative.

Enhanced Availability (EA)—for 24x7 Access to Data

HGST provides enhanced availability models of the Travelstar Z5K500 that deliver 24x7 access to information for data-intensive applications requiring round-the-clock operation. The new thinner profile allows for additional cooling, especially important in dense blade server designs. The Z5K500 provides high capacity, durability and quiet acoustics on a proven platform for quality and reliability. EA models support the stringent demands of “always-on” applications in lower-transaction environments.

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 *
Power	1.6W read/write power	Low energy use and long battery life for more “unplugged” notebook time
	0.5W low power idle
Reliability	400G operating shock	Best protection against bumps and rough handling
	1000G non-operating shock
	TrueTrack™ technology	Tracking accuracy in high shock or vibration environments
Acoustics	Quiet acoustics	Richer audio-listening experience for music, movies and games
Performance	Up to 1004Mb/s media transfer rate	Fast downloads and excellent application performance**
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s	Fast data throughput
Security	Bulk Data Encryption	Helps guard against data theft
Option

*Actual storage may vary depending on the compression rate applied. Capacities may not be combined.

**In PCMark® Vantage testing

500GB, 320GB and 250GB

5400 RPM SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s