Hitachi E7K100 - Manual

Bigger, faster, stronger
The Hitachi Travelstar™ E7K100 series delivers a winning combination of characteristics.
With high-performance, low power consumption and minimal heat emission, this second
generation 7200 rpm drive is the ideal choice for more demanding data-access applications.
The Travelstar E7K100, at 100GB, is the highest capacity 2.5" 7200 rpm drive. With native
Serial ATA interface, the E7K100 brings the advantages of 300G of operating shock, 1000G of
non-operating shock, and proven technology of Hitachi’s Travelstar 2.5" product line.
The Travelstar E7K100 series offers high performance, and enhanced availability to allow
users the fullest range of choices to suit each application need.
Advanced technology for demanding applications
Hitachi Travelstar E7K100 series is designed specifically for environments that require a high
storage capacity in a small space with low power and minimal heat characteristics, while
delivering excellent performance and reliability. The E7K100 design utilizes proven storage
technologies of Hitachi’s award winning Travelstar line of products, such as TrueTrack Servo,
Drive Fitness Test (DFT), and Self-Monitoring Analysis and Recording Technology (S.M.A.R.T.)
to deliver performance and reliability in around-the-clock environments.
100, 80 and 60 GB | 7200 RPM
ATA-6 and SATA 1.5Gb/sec
Highlights
Highest performing 2.5-inch drive
Small size for high capacity
compact systems
Minimal heat emission
Low power consumption
Offered in both Serial ATA and
Parallel ATA interfaces
Designed for applications needing
around-the-clock access in lower
transaction environments
Applications
Blade servers
Network routers
Point-of-sale terminals
Telephony applications
Web hosting
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Enhanced Availability for around-the-clock access to data
Feature / Function Benefits
Capacity 100 GB Higher capacity in a 2.5” size
Reliability 300 G operating shock Exceptional ruggedness to withstand tougher
1000 G non-operating shock handling
600,000 load/unload cycles Double the industry standard specification
Reduces disk wear and protects user data
Fewer electrical components Additional design robustness
Enhanced Error Correction Code (ECC) Improved data integrity
Performance Up to 629 Mb/sec media transfer rate Outstanding 7200 RPM performance
Optimized caching
Interface PATA / SATA Higher performance
OS transparency
Thinner, longer cabling
Lower pin count
Point-to-point connectivity
Denser systems packaging
Acoustics Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motors Quiet operation
Power Industry leading low power consumption Systems design with minimal current draw
Features and Benefits
Travelstar
™
E7K100
2.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVES
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