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Additional capacity options for notebook PC hard drives
Highlights
> 60GB per platter, capacities up to 120GB
> Based on proven technology
> Improved power utilization
> Improved performance
> PATA and SATA models
Applications
> Notebook systems
> External storage
> Gaming consoles
> Portable video players
Hitachi Travelstar
™
5K120
2 . 5 - I N C H H A R D D I S K D R I V E S
www.hitachigst.com
Expanded capacity with proven
technology
Hitachi delivers the Travelstar 5K120, a 2.5-inch,
5400 RPM hard drive based on proven technology.
The 5K120 is a 60GB per platter product, offering
storage capacities from 60 to 120GB. Travelstar
5K120 improves on the already best-of-breed
low-power consumption of its predecessor
while delivering improved performance. This
drive brings together optimum design and parts
commonality with a common manufacturing
process to the Travelstar 4K120, which facilitates
an evolutionary transition. Hitachi has also
implemented iridium-manganese-chromium
heads (IrMnCr) for improved reliability. Travelstar
5K120 is targeted at portable computing
applications where the key capacity requirements
fall within 60 and 120 GB. Hitachi has expanded
its 5400 RPM line-up to satisfy the mobile storage
needs of OEM and distribution customers.
Feature / Function Benefits
Capacity Up to 120GB of storage *Capacity equivalent of 120 hours standard video,
60GB, 80GB, 100GB models 43 movies, 30,000 4-min songs, or 60 games
Performance 510Mb/sec media transfer rate Excellent application performance based on
PCMark 05 testing
Reliability 300G operating shock Exceptional ruggedness to withstand tougher
1000G non-operating shock handling and improve portability
600,000 load/unload cycles Protects user data
IrMnCr read head Better performance and reliability
Acoustics FDB motor & design enhancements Barely audible operation
Power 0.55W low power idle (PATA) Industry-leading power management
Enhanced Adaptive Battery Life implementation low-power and longer
Extender™ (ABLE) battery life
Interface Parallel ATA ATA-6
Serial ATA Supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ)
Features and Benefits
120GB, 100GB, 80GB and 60GB | 5400 RPM | ATA-6 and SATA 1.5Gb/sec
*Actual storage may vary depending on the compression rate applied.
Category leadership
Hitachi has the broadest mobile product line in the industry. Travelstar 5K120 is its newest
2.5-inch hard drive based on reliable longitudinal magnetic recording technology. Hitachi
has led the industry in driving portability with its focus on lowering power consumption,
making drives operate more quietly and improving performance and shock robustness to
support the most demanding applications. The 5K120 continues that tradition while of-
fering another capacity range option. Travelstar 5K120 delivers the critical attributes to
address mobile computing needs of the most demanding users.
Hitachi quality and service
Hitachi Travelstar mobile hard disk drives are designed to the highest quality standards and
contain field-proven components. Hitachi provides worldwide technical support and
integration services to enable global customers to bring their products to market quickly.