Data Sheet
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Travelstar Z7K500
2.5-Inch Mobile 7200 RPM
7mm Hard Disk Drives
Highlights
High-Performance, Single-Disk 500GB HDD for Mobile Applications
Travelstar™ Z7K500 is the second generation 7mm, 7200 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive from
HGST, with capacities ranging from 250GB to 500GB leveraging Advanced Format, which
increases the physical sector size from 512 bytes to 4,096 (4K) bytes to improve drive
capacities and error correction capabilities. Travelstar Z7K500 is the first 2.5-inch HDD with
a 6Gb/s SATA interface and 32MB of cache and delivers the highest 7200 RPM performance
in PCMark Vantage testing. The 500GB per platter, one-disk models are designed as a direct
replacement for standard 9.5mm HDDs, for use in notebook PCs, external storage and
gaming consoles, as well as new, thinner and more robust device designs. The Z7K500 carries
the EcoTrac classification due to its low power consumption and eco-friendly, halogen-free
production. Travelstar Z7K500 balances speed, power-efficiency and design flexibility to
meet the needs of mobile applications.
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• First 7200 RPM, 500GB in a 7mm,
single-disk design
• Advanced Format, 512 byte emulation
• First 6Gb/s SATA interface on a mobile HDD
• Low power consumption
• Halogen-free for eco-friendly design
• Self-encrypting models for data security
• Enhanced-availability (EA) models for
applications needing around-the-clock
access in lower-transaction environments
Applications/Environments
• Notebook and ultra-portable PCs
• Tablets
Data Security Option
Travelstar Z7K500 is the sixth generation self-encrypting drive (SED) to feature HGST’s
Bulk Data Encryption (BDE). The SED model encrypts data in real time using protected
keys, providing users the highest level of data protection available. It also speeds and
simplifies drive re-purposing. By deleting the encryption key, the data on the drive is
rendered unreadable, thereby eliminating the need for time-consuming data-overwrite. For
information about the SED models designed to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Opal
Storage Security specification, please contact your HGST representative.
• Compact desktop PCs
• External storage
• Gaming consoles
• Compact video devices
• Blade servers (EA)
• Network routers (EA)
• Video surveillance (EA)
Enhanced Availability (EA)—for 24x7 Access to Data
HGST provides enhanced availability models of the Travelstar Z7K500 that allow 24x7 access
to data to support applications that require round-the-clock operation. The new thinner
profile allows for additional cooling, especially important in dense blade server designs.
The Z7K500 provides high capacity, durability and quiet acoustics on a proven platform
for quality and reliability. EA models support the stringent demands of“always-on”
applications in lower-transaction environments.
Features and Benefits
Feature / Function
Benefits
Capacity
Up to 500GB storage
Up to 125 hours of high-definition video, 500 hours of standard video, 178 movies,
125,000 4-min songs or 250 games *
Performance Up to 1004Mb/s media transfer rate
Fast downloads and excellent application performance**
32MB cache buffer
Interface
Power
SATA 6Gb/s
Higher data throughput
1.8W read/write power
0.8W low power idle
Low energy use and long battery life for more “unplugged” notebook time
Reliability
400G operating shock
1000G non-operating shock
Best protection against bumps and rough handling
TrueTrack™ technology
Quiet acoustics
Tracking accuracy in high shock or vibration environments
Richer audio-listening experience for music, movies and games
Helps guard against data theft
Acoustics
Security
Option
Bulk Data Encryption
* Actual storage may vary depending on the compression rate applied. Capacities may not be combined.
**In PCMark® Vantage testing
500GB, 320GB and 250GB
7200 RPM | SATA 6Gb/s
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