Deskstar™ 7K3000
3.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVES
Enormous capacity and exceptional performance for desktop computing
Highlights
➢Up to 3TB >
7200 RPM performance >
➢6Gb/s SATA interface for improved >
performance over previous generation product
➢Eco-friendly, Halogen-free design >
➢Designed to leverage new platforms and >
modern operating systems
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for the highest capacity needs
Applications
➢Consumer and commercial computers >
External storage >
PC gaming >
Video editing arrays >
Features and Benefits
Feature / Function Benets
Capacity 3TB Highest capacity available in a single hard drive
2TB & 1.5TB models available
Performance 64MB cache buffer Faster data processing
SATA 6Gb/s interface
Reliability Thermal Fly-height Control (TFC) Better soft error rate for improved reliability
and performance
Head load/unload Protects disk during non-operation
LDPC and CRC protection Data integrity enhanced throughout circuits
SMART command transport Adaptive error correction
Internal thermal sensor Improves data integrity
Power Advanced Power Management Reduces power during idle periods
HiVERT™ technology Best-of-breed power consumption
Big storage paves the way for new platforms
The Deskstar™ 7K3000 is Hitachi’s first hard drive to deliver an enormous three terabytes of
storage capacity and 7200 RPM performance in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. The 7K3000
is also the first Hitachi hard drive with a 6Gb/s SATA interface, which along with its 64MB
cache buffer delivers a big boost to performance over the previous generation product. The
Deskstar 7K3000 is designed to allow manufacturers to leverage the benefits of the latest
components and operating systems to deliver high-performance, high-capacity, powerefficient systems. Manufacturers planning to use the highest capacity 3TB drive in systems
should consult the Hitachi High Capacity Technology Brief. Deskstar 7K3000 is also
available in 2TB and 1.5TB models that accommodate existing systems, as well as new designs.
3TB, 2TB and 1.5TB | 7200 RPM
SATA 6Gb/s
Excellent performance and energy efficiency
The Deskstar 7K3000 delivers an extraordinary blend of capacity, performance and power
efficiency. All capacities will ship with 64MB cache buffer and 6Gb/s SATA interface. This
configuration shows an improvement of up to 27% over previous generation products in
PCMark Vantage testing scores. In addition, the 2TB 7K3000 offers idle power savings of up
to 30% over previous generation products, making it an ideal storage platform for desktop
computing. Leveraging eighth-generation power management technology, including powersaving innovations like HiVERT™ technology, this drive delivers excellent power efficiency
and thermal emissions to help manufacturers meet energy compliance targets and extend
drive life.
Eco-friendly storage
The Deskstar 7K3000 demonstrates Hitachi ecological leadership with its halogen-free
design and power-efficient operation. Both these features helped qualify the drive for the
Hitachi EcoTrac classification, which identifies products that minimize environmental impact
in the areas of product design, manufacturing, operation and disposal.
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Deskstar™ 7K3000
Specifications
Model(s)
Conguration
Interface
Capacity (TB)
Sector size (bytes)
Max. areal density (Gbits/sq. in.)
Performance
Data buffer (MB)
Rotational speed (RPM)
Media transfer rate (Mbits/s, max)
Interface transfer rate (MB/s, max)
Reliability
Error rate (non-recoverable, bits read)
Load/unload cycles (at 40˚ C) 3TB
<3TB
Availability3 (hrs/day x days/wk)
Acoustics
Idle (Bels, typical) 3TB
<3TB
Power
Requirement 3TB
<3TB
Startup current (A, max.)
Idle (W) 3TB
<3TB
Physical size
z-height (mm)
Dimensions (width x depth, mm)
Weight (typical, g, max.) 3TB
<3TB
Environmental (operating)
Ambient temperature 3TB
<3TB
Relative humidity (non-condensing)
Shock (half-sine wave, G (2ms))
Vibration, random (G RMS 5 to 500 Hz)
Environmental (non-operating)
Ambient temperature
Relative humidity (non-condensing)
Shock (half-sine wave, G) 3TB
<3TB
Vibration, random (G RMS 2 to 200 Hz)
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One GB is equal to one billion bytes and one TB equals 1,000GB (one trillion bytes) when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity
will vary from the stated capacity due to formatting and partitioning of the hard drive, the computer’s operating system, and other factors.
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Portion of buffer capacity used for drive firmware
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Intended for low duty cycle, non mission-critical applications in PC, gaming and external storage environments, which may vary from
application to application. Note that customer environments may vary from application to application.
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2
HDS723030ALA640
HDS723020BLA642
HDS723015BLA642
SATA 6Gb/s
3 / 2 / 1.5
512
411
64
7200
1656
600
14
1 in 10
600,000
300,000
24x7
2.9
2.7
+5 VDC (+/-5%) +12 VDC (+10%/-8%)
+5 VDC (+/-5%) +12 VDC (+/-10%)
1.2 (+5V), 2.0 (+12V)
6.8
5.2
26.1
101.6 (+/-0.25) x 147
690
680
5o to 60o C
0o to 60o C
8% to 90%
70
0.67 (XYZ)
-40o to 70o C
5% to 95%
300 (1ms)
300 (2ms)
1.04 (XYZ)
Hitachi quality and service
All Hitachi hard drives are designed to the
highest quality standards with field-proven
components. They are backed by Hitachi’s
worldwide technical support and integration
services, enabling customers around the globe
to bring their products to market quickly.
How to read the Deskstar model number
HDS723030ALA640 = 3TB, 64MB buffer
H = Hitachi
D = Deskstar
S = Series prefix
72 = 7200 RPM
30 = Full capacity—3TB
30 = Capacity this model, 30 = 3TB
(20 = 2TB, 15 = 1.5TB)
A = Generation code
L = 26.1mm z-height
A6 = Interface, SATA 6Gb/s
4 = 64MB buffer
0 = Reserved (2 = Reserved)
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