Travelstar™ E5K160
2.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVES
Enhanced Availability (EA) models for 24 x 7 access to data
Highlights
High reliability mobile drive using
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perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR)
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80GB/platter, with capacities up to 160GB
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Best-in-class for low-power utilization
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Outstanding performance
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PATA and SATA models
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Designed for applications needing
around-the-clock access in lower
transaction environments
Applications
Blade servers
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Network routers
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Point-of-sale terminals
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Web hosting
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Video surveillance
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160, 120, 80, 60GB | 5400 RPM
PATA and SATA 1.5Gb/s
Features and Benefi ts
Feature / Function Benefi ts
Capacity Up to 160GB of storage * Capacity equivalence of 160 hours standard video,
57 movies, 40,000 4-min songs or 80 video games
Performance 540Mb/s media transfer rate Best 5400 RPM application performance
based on PCMark testing
Reliability 325G operating shock Exceptional ruggedness to withstand tougher
1000G non-operating shock handling and improve portability
Advanced PMR head and Excellent soft error rate for improved performance
media technology Outstanding anti-corrosion properties
IrMnCr read head Better performance and reliability in harsh conditions
Thermal Fly-height Control (TFC) Better soft error rate for improved reliability
Power Industry-leading power consumption Systems design with minimal current draw
Acoustics Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motors Quiet operation
Interface PATA ATA-6
SATA NCQ, Hot Plug, Staggered Spin-up, Link Power
Management
*Actual storage may vary depending on the compression rate applied.
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and Asynchronous Notification.
New technology exceeds expectations
Travelstar™ 5K160, designed for demanding data-access applications, leverages Hitachi’s
perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) to deliver superior technology and reliability. Hitachi
employs specifi c microcode to allow the Travelstar E5K160 to deliver 24 x 7 access to data.
With capacities up to 160GB, industry-leading performance, low-power consumption and
excellent shock resistance, the E5K160 can support the stringent demands of ”always-on”
applications in lower transaction environments. The improved electronics design reduces the
power consumption of this 5400 RPM drive to 10% below its industry-leading predecessor,
and the E5K160 runs cooler than the competition. Hitachi has also implemented Thermal Flyheight Control (TFC) for improved error rates, and iridium-manganese-chromium (IrMnCr) read
heads for improved reliability. This combination of attributes enables the Travelstar E5K160 to
address the needs for rugged, reliable storage in non-stop environments.
DATA SHEET
Reliability leadership
With the transition to PMR technology, Travelstar E5K160 demonstrates reliability that
parallels or exceeds conventional longitudinal technology.** Hitachi has successfully integrated second-generation PMR head and media technology with a new read channel and
IrMnCr read heads by leveraging new materials, complex processes, tools and testing. This,
combined with the proven storage technologies of award- winning Travelstar products, allows
Hitachi to deliver high capacity hard drives suitable for around-the-clock applications in small
space environments.
** Based on internal stress and reliability testing.
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Travelstar™ E5K160
Specifi cations
Model(s) HTE541616J9AT00 HTE541616J9SA00
HTE541612J9AT00 HTE541612J9SA00
HTE541680J9AT00 HTE541680J9SA00
HTE541660J9AT00 HTE541660J9SA00
Interface ATA-6 Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s
Capacity (GB)
Sector size (variable, Bytes/sector) 512 f
Recording zones 24 f
Data heads (physical) 4 / 4 / 2 / 2 f
Data disks 2 / 2 / 1 / 1 f
Max. areal density (Gbits/sq. in.) 131.5 f
Performance
Data buffer (MB)
Rotational speed (RPM) 5400 f
Latency average (ms) 5.5 f
Media transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max) 540 f
Interface transfer rate (MB/sec, max) 100 Ultra DMA mode-5
16.6 PIO mode-4 150
Seek time (read, typical) (avg. ms)
Reliability
Load/unload 600,000 f
Power on hours (POH) per month 730 f
Availability
Power
Requirement +5 VDC (+/-5%) f
Startup (W, peak, max.) 5.0 f
Read / Write (W, avg.) 1.8 f
Idle (W, avg.) 2.0 f
Standby (W, avg.) 0.2 0.25
Sleep (W) 0.1 0.2
Physical size
z-height (mm) 9.5 f
Dimensions (width x depth, mm) 70 x 100 f
Weight (g, typ.) 102 / 102 / 95 / 95 f
Environmental (operating)
Ambient temperature 5° to 55° C f
Shock (half-sine wave) 325G (2ms), 160G (1ms) f
Environmental (non-operating)
Ambient temperature -40° to 65° C f
Shock (half-sine wave) 1000G (1ms) f
Acoustics (A-weighted sound power)
Idle (Bels, typ.) 2.5 / 2.5 / 2.2 / 2.2 f
Op (Bels, typ.) 2.7 / 2.7 / 2.4 / 2.4 f
1 One GB is equal to one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may be less.
2 Upper 445KB of buffer capacity used for drive fi rmware.
3 Excludes command overhead.
4 Intended for low duty cycle, non mission-critical applications in PC, nearline, and consumer electronics environments,
which vary from application to application
1
160 / 120 / 80 / 60 f
2
8 f
3
11 f
4
(hrs/day x days/wk) 24x7 f
Hitachi quality and service
Hitachi Travelstar mobile hard disk drives are
designed to the highest quality standards and
contain fi eld-proven components. Hitachi
provides worldwide technical support and
integration services to enable global customers
to bring their products to market quickly.
Hitachi drives are backed by an array of technical
support and services, which may include
customer and integration assistance. Hitachi is
dedicated to providing a breadth of hard disk
drive solutions to satisfy all of today’s demanding
computing needs.
How to read the Travelstar model number
HTE541616J9AT00 = 160GB/8 MB buffer
H = Hitachi
T = Travelstar
E = Enhanced Availability (vs S for Standard)
54 = 5400 RPM
16 = Full capacity— 160GB
16 = Capacity this model, 16 = 160GB
(12 = 120GB, 80 = 80GB, 60 = 60GB)
J = Generation code
9 = 9.5mm z-height
AT = ATA interface (SA = Serial ATA)
0 = Reserved
0 = Reserved
Information and Technical Support
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support_usa@hitachigst.com
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Asia Pacifi c
support_ap@hitachigst.com / 65 6840 9595
EMEA and UK
support_uk@hitachigst.com / 44 20 7133 0032
Germany
support_uk@hitachigst.com / 49 6929 993601
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