Hard drive
| Track to track seek time (read/write) |
1 ms |
| Average latency |
5.5 ms |
| Hard disk average seek time |
12 ms |
| Hard drive size |
2.5 " |
| Start/stop cycles |
600000 |
| Full stroke seek |
20 ms |
| Hard drive capacity |
320 GB |
| Hard drive speed |
5400 RPM |
| Drive device, buffer size |
8 MB |
| Bytes per sector |
512 |
| Hard disk number of heads |
4 |
Other features
| Drive device, transfer rate |
300 MB/s |
| Internal |
Y |
Operational conditions
| Non-operating shock |
1000 G |
Travelstar 5K320 320GB SATA 3Gb/s
Reliable, high-capacity storage for mobile applications
Travelstar™ 5K320 is a 5400 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive with capacities ranging from 80GB to 320GB. The 160GB per platter one- and two-disk models are designed for use in notebook PCs, set-top boxes, gaming consoles and other mobile applications. The 5K320 raises the standard for hard drive reliability with design enhancements that include altitude-sensing Thermal Fly-height Control (TFC), an improved actuator latch and fourth generation perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) head technology. Along with the attention to ruggedness, Hitachi continues to deliver excellent performance and low-power leadership.
Designed to support the multi-tasking needs of consumers and commercial users balancing mobile computing and movies, music, photos and games on the go, Travelstar 5K320 delivers the right capacity and performance options to meet the needs of IT and consumer electronics manufacturers. Hitachi offers optional hard-drive-level encryption for users looking
for increased data security and models with enhanced availability to deliver high-capacity storage for non-stop environments.
Enhanced Availability (EA)—for 24x7 access to data
Hitachi provides enhanced-availability models that employ specific microcode to allow the Travelstar 5K320 to deliver 24x7 access to data. These models broaden the product line to make it more suitable for data-intensive applications requiring round-the-clock operation.
The 5K320 provides high capacity, performance, durability and efficient power utilization on a proven platform for quality and reliability. EA models support the stringent demands of “always-on” applications in lower-transaction environments.
