Hitachi 5K750 Computer Drive User Manual


 
High-capacity storage paves the way for new mobile platforms
Travelstar™ 5K750 is a 5400 RPM, 375GB/platter, 2.5-inch hard drive with capacities of 500GB,
640GB and 750GB. This standard 9.5mm, two-disk design, intended for use in notebook PCs,
external storage, gaming consoles and other mobile applications, is Hitachi’s first to leverage
Advanced Format. Advanced Format increases the physical sector size on hard drives from
512 bytes to 4096 (4K) bytes, which increases drive capacities and improves error correction
capabilities. The Travelstar 5K750 allows manufacturers to deliver high-capacity, power-efficient
systems. Manufacturers can consult the Hitachi Advanced Format Technology Brief for more
information on using these hard drives. The 5K750 continues to demonstrate Hitachi’s ecological
leadership, with its halogen-free and low-power products, and carries the EcoTrac classification.
Travelstar 5K750 delivers the balance of capacity, ruggedness and low-power to meet the
needs of consumers and commercial users in an eco-friendly design.
Encryption option
Travelstar 5K750 is the fifth generation self-encrypting drive (SED) to feature Hitachi’s Bulk
Data Encryption. The SED encrypts data using protected keys in real time, 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 Hitachi representative.
Enhanced Availability (EA)—for 24x7 access to data
Hitachi provides enhanced availability models that allow the Travelstar 5K750 to deliver 24x7 access
to data for data-intensive applications requiring round-the-clock operation. The 5K750 provides high
capacity, durability and low power utilization on a proven platform for quality and reliability. EA models
support the stringent demands of “always-on” applications in lower-transaction environments.
750, 640 and 500GB
5400 RPM | SATA 3Gb/s
Highlights
Up to 750GB >
1
of capacity
Advanced Format, industry standard
>
4K sector size
512 byte emulation (512e)
>
 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
Notebook PCs >
 External storage >
 Gaming consoles >
 Small-form-factor video devices >
 Blade servers (EA) >
 Network routers (EA) >
 Video surveillance (EA) >
Feature / Function Benets
Capacity Up to 750GB of storage Up to 187 hours of high-definition video,
750 hrs of standard video, 260 movies,
188,000 4-min songs or 375 games*
Power 1.4W read/write power Lowest energy use and long battery life for more
0.5W low power idle “unplugged” notebook time
Reliability 400G operating shock 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
Performance Up to 996Mb/s media transfer rate Excellent application performance in PCMark
Vantage testing
Acoustics Quiet acoustics Richer audio-listening for music, movies and games
Interface SATA 3Gb/s High data throughput
Security Option Bulk Data Encryption Helps guard against data theft
Features and Benefits
Travelstar
5K750
High-capacity mobile storage for notebook PCs and other applications
2.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVES
www.hitachiGST.com
*Actual storage may vary depending on the compression rate applied. Capacities may not be combined.