Hitachi E7K500 Computer Drive User Manual


 
Seemingly Infinite Enterprise Storage
Highlights
> Up to 500 GB of capacity with SATA 3.0Gb/s
> 1,000,000 hour MTBF reliability
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> Native Command Queuing (NCQ) for
superior performance
> Rotational Vibration Safeguard for high
density storage configurations
> Iridium Manganese Chromium head
sensor technology for high reliability
> Low-power mode
Feature / Function Benefits
Capacity 500GB & 400GB models High capacity storage solutions
Cache 16 MB Buffer Improved transfer performance
Performance High interface transfer rates Faster system boot-up
SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface 300MB/s burst data rate for faster data access
Rotational Vibration Safeguard Optimum performance in multi-drive systems
Reliability ECC and CRC protection Data integrity enhanced throughout circuits
Low-power mode Reduces system heat/cooling requirements
Load / unload ramp Protects user data when power is removed
Internal termal sensor Improves data integrity at high temperatures
500GB & 400GB | 7200 RPM | Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s
Hitachi Deskstar
®
E7K500
3 . 5 - I N C H H A R D D I S K D R I V E S
Features and Benefits
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*Actual storage may vary depending on the compression rate applied.
Applications
> Nearline storage
> Disk-to-disk back-up
> Digital video surveillance
> RAID arrays
> Tiered storage
Rotational Vibration Safeguard
(RVS) Feature
The Deskstar E7K500 hard drive is optimized
for use in nearline/low duty cycle enterprise
environments with capabilities such as
Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS), which
maintains the hard drive’s performance in high
rotational vibration environments where
multiple drives reside in a single enclosure.
Advanced Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Support
> 3.0 Gb/s (300 MB/s) interface data rate
> NCQ (native command queuing)
> Staggered (delayed) spin-up
> Hot-swap capability
The E7K500 provides all of these enhancements
to enable faster data access, better power
management to the system and higher
performance.
Hitachi 5-year Warranty Provides Superior Quality and Service
The Hitachi Deskstar E7K500 extends the company’s long-standing tradition of performance
and reliability leadership. Hitachi’s enterprise features for storage applications enable high
capacity, fast transfers, low power and high reliability. These features combine to make the
Deskstar E7K500 ideal for nearline/low duty cycle, disk-to-disk back-up and other enterprise
storage solutions.
The Deskstar E7K500 carries the industry’s most comprehensive 5-year warranty with
product replacement values throughout the life of the warranty that exceed those
available from other hard drive suppliers.