HGST 7K100 750GB 3.5" 0Y30042 Leaflet

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0Y30042
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DATA SHEET
An industry fi rst, the Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000 hard disk drive delivers up to one terabyte of 
storage capacity for demanding consumer and commercial computing products. It leverages 
the industry’s most reliable perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) techniques and the latest 
advancements in silent acoustics, shock protection, and head technology to maximize capac-
ity, performance and fi eld reliability. Best-in-class power management and thermal emissions 
help manufacturers meet energy compliance targets and extend drive life.  
Proven PMR technology 
Field-proven in 2.5-in. drives, Hitachi’s PMR implementation continues to demonstrate 
reliability equal to or exceeding conventional longitudinal technology. The Deskstar 7K1000’s 
second-generation PMR head and media technology improves noise characteristics and 
thermal stability. 
Reduced power idle modes
Unique to Hitachi drives, the Deskstar 7K1000 features three advanced low-power idle 
modes—active, unload and low-power. Together, they reduce power consumption at the drive 
level up to 20%, optimize non-operational latency and lower drive temperature for cooler 
system operation. 
Outstanding shock resistance and power effi ciency
Through a patented ramp load/unload design disk heads (in non-operating modes) are 
unloaded to a ramp outside the disk where they rest in a low-power ‘unload idle’ state until 
activated. In low RPM drives, this can reduce power by up to 50%. Ramp load/ unload 
provides tangible benefi ts for the drive and host product. It greatly minimizes the risk of shock 
damage by eliminating direct contact between the heads and disks. Reduced wear and heat 
improve overall drive reliability. In the event of power loss to the drive, heads are unloaded 
using energy extracted from the spinning disks. This patented power-saving feature helps to 
reduce overall maintenance costs and extends the drive service life. 
Another contributor to Deskstar 7K1000’s exceptional shock performance and power savings 
is the use of compact, low-mass femto air-bearing sliders. 
Extended fi eld reliability
An integrated thermal sensor monitors operating temperature, enabling the host processor to 
intelligently adjust airfl ow as needed for cooling. Sensor integration reduces component cost 
and increases reliability. 
Deskstar 7K1000’s thermal fl y-height control (TFC) uses an integrated heating element to 
precisely maintain a constant fl y-height throughout read and write operations. This reduces 
raw soft error rate and, in turn, improves overall data integrity, drive performance and reliability. 
Deskstar 7K1000’s iridium-manganese-chromium (IrMnCr) read head sensor technology offers 
better performance and reliability in harsh conditions. 
Hitachi Design Studios
Located around the world, Hitachi Design Studios assist customers with all aspects of integrat-
ing hard drives into consumer electronic devices. Their services focus on drive selection, 
evaluation and optimization, integration and design-in consulting, software compatibility 
assessment, performance profi ling, problem analysis and reliability consulting.
Industry’s fi rst terabyte hard disk drive for consumer
and commercial computing applications
Deskstar
 7K1000
3.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVES
Highlights
Storage capacities up to 1TB
Perpendicular magnetic 
recording technology
SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
Ramp load design increases 
shock protection and power savings
Thermal monitoring and fl y height control 
enhance reliability
Three low-power idle modes 
boost power effi ciency
Silent seek acoustics achieve
ultra-quiet operation
Host/drive authentication 
for hardware security
Applications
Internal and external storage 
for consumer computers
Networked storage servers
Extreme gaming machines
Video editing arrays
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1TB, 750GB  | 7200 RPM
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s