hgst travelstar 2.5-inch 500gb 5400rpm sata ii 8mb cache internal hard drive (0a57915)

Product DescriptionTravelstar 5K500. B, a 5400 RPM, 250GB/platter, 2.5 -inch hard drive with capacities ranging from 120GB to 500GB, is designed for use in notebook PCs, external storage, gaming consoles and other mobile applications. The 5K500. B demonstrates Hitachi? s ecological leadership with its halogen-free design and focus on low power consumption. The 5K500. B elevates hard drive reliability with the industry? s first Iterative Detection Read Channel for improved signal processing. With optional hard-drive-level encryption for increased data security and enhanced availability models to deliver high-capacity storage for non-stop environments, the Travelstar 5K500.

B delivers the balance of capacity, ruggedness and low-power to meet the needs of consumers and commercial users. Highlights - 500GB capacity, Lowest power consumption in its class, Halogen-free footprint, Serial ATA 3Gb/s, Security: Bulk Data Encryption optionFrom the ManufacturerThe Travelstar 5K500. B hard drive is a 2.5 -inch hard drive designed to offer exceptional performance with quiet operation in mobile applications such as laptops and gaming consoles. The Travelstar 5K500. B series is available in capacities from 120GB* to 500GB, and features technologies that help protect your valuable data such as Bulk Data Encryption and TrueTrack technology. Ideal for use in notebook PCs, gaming consoles, and other mobile applications. View largerHigh-Capacity Storage Paves the Way for New Mobile PlatformsTravelstar 5K500. B is a 5400 RPM, 250GB/platter, 2.5 -inch hard drive with capacities ranging from 120GB to 500GB. This drive is ideal for use in notebook PCs, external storage, gaming consoles, and other mobile applications. The 5K500. B demonstrates HGST's ecological leadership with its halogen-free production and focus on low power consumption, and carries the EcoTrac classification. HGST offers optional hard drive-level encryption for increased data security and enhanced availability models to deliver high-capacity storage for non-stop environments. The Travelstar 5K500. B delivers the balance of capacity, ruggedness and low-power to meet the needs of consumers and commercial mobile users.

Encryption OptionTravelstar 5K500. B is available as a self-encrypting drive (SED) featuring HGST's Bulk Data Encryption. The SED encrypts in real time data 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 to wipe the drive. Enhanced Availability (EA) for 24/7 Access to DataHGST provides enhanced availability models that allow the Travelstar 5K500. B to deliver 24x7 access to data for data-intensive applications requiring round-the-clock operation. The 5K500. B 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. HGST Quality and ServiceAll HGST hard drives are designed to the highest quality standards with field-proven components. They are backed by HGST's worldwide technical support and integration services, enabling customers around the globe to bring their products to market quickly. *One GB is equal to one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity will vary according to operating environment and formatting.

Technical SpecificationsInterface: SATA 3Gb/sMax. areal density (Gbits/sq. in.
): 375Data
buffer (MB): 8Rotational
speed (RPM): 5400Media transfer rate (Mbits/s, max): 875Interface transfer rate (MB/s, max): 300Environmental (operating)
Ambient Temperature: 5 to 55 degrees CelsiusRelative
Humidity (non-condensing): 8% to 90%Environmental (non-operating)
Ambient Temperature: -40 to 65 degrees CelsiusRelative
Humidity (non-condensing): 5% to