Hitachi Global
Storage Technologies has announced the world's largest capacity drive, 400GB -
Deskstar 7K400. Targeted at high end audio video (AV) segment and data
warehouses, the drive would be available in
Some of the
technical specifications are: 757 MB/s max. media data rate; 8.5 ms average
seek time; 7,200 RPM, ATA-100/Serial ATA 1.5 GB/s; 25.4 mm in height, 61.7
billion bits per square inch maximum areal density; 5 aluminum platters; 10 GMR
recording heads; 225 G (2ms) non-operating shock; 9.0 watt idle power (Parallel
ATA); 9.6 watt idle power (Serial ATA); 3.1 Bels typical idle acoustics; and
Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) spindle motor.
This drive can store
up to 400 hours of standard TV programming, 45 hours of HDTV programming and
more than 6500 hours of digital music. The drive has an 8MB-buffer and carries
a three-year warranty.
Company:
Tel:
080-238 6984
Fax:
080-208 8309
Email:
vivek.anand@hds.com