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Placementbuilt-inbuilt-in
TypeHDDHDD
FeaturespCpC
Size1000 GB1000 GB
Form factor3.5 "3.5 "
ConnectionSATA3SATA3
Manufacturer's warranty2 years2 years
Technical specs
Cache memory64 MB64 MB
Record technologyCMR
RPM7200 rpm5400 - 7200 rpm
Data transfer rate150 MB/s
Operation power consumption6.8 W3.7 W
Standby power consumption6.1 W
Shockproof30 G30 G
Reading noise level30 dB22 dB
Standby mode noise level29 dB21 dB
MTBF300 K300 K
Features
Features
 
power saving mode
General
Size147x102x25 mm
Weight450 g
Added to E-Catalogdecember 2012march 2012

Record technology

CMR(Conventional Magnetic Recording) is a classic method of magnetic recording, characterized by high data access speed. CMR hard drives are used in systems where it is important to provide high (as far as possible) data read/write speed. These are user computers, security video surveillance systems, etc. The main disadvantage of CMR hard drives is the high complexity of creating volume drives, which is reflected in their price. Additionally, HDDs with CMR technology are quite “gluttonous” in terms of power supply.

SMR(Shingled Magnetic Recording) — a promising technology for magnetic recording, which is called "tiled". SMR allows to achieve high data density, which in turn increases the capacity of memory drives and lowers their market value. SMR hard drives have slow rewriting speed, which makes such memory drives poorly suited for use in client computer systems. But they have proven themselves well when working as part of data processing centers, archives and similar systems for which low write / rewrite speed is not critical. However, some companies still produce SMR solutions for personal and even mobile systems. These HDDs use an optimized write/rewrite technology called Drive-Managed SMR (DM-SMR).

RPM

For drives used in a PC (see "Intended use"), 5400 rpm(normal) and 7200 rpm(high) are considered standard speeds. There are also more specific options, including models with the ability to adjust the speed depending on the load. In server HDDs, in turn, higher speeds can be used — 10,000 rpm and even 15,000 rpm.

Data transfer rate

The speed of data transfer between the disk and client devices is determined by the type of drive, spindle speed, memory buffer size and connection connectors. The last parameter is the most important, since it is impossible to exceed the bandwidth of a particular interface.

Operation power consumption

The amount of power consumed by the disk when reading and writing information. In fact, this is the peak power consumption, it is in these modes that the drive consumes the most energy.

HDD power consumption data is needed primarily to calculate the overall system power consumption and power supply requirements for the system. In addition, for laptops that are planned to be used often "in isolation from outlets", it is advisable to choose more economical drives.

Standby power consumption

The amount of power consumed by the disk "idle". In the on state, the disk platters rotate regardless of whether information is being written or read or not — maintaining this rotation takes the energy consumed while waiting.

The lower the power consumption while waiting, the more economical the disk is, the less energy it consumes. At the same time, we note that in fact this parameter is relevant mainly when choosing a drive for a laptop, when energy efficiency is crucial. For stationary PCs, “idle” power consumption does not play a special role, and when calculating the requirements for a power supply, it is necessary to take into account not this indicator, but the power consumption during operation (see above).

Reading noise level

The level of noise produced by the disk when reading and/or writing information. The source of sound in this case is the moving plates of the disk, as well as the mechanics that control the reading heads. The lower the noise level, the more comfortable the use of the device. The maximum noise produced by modern hard drives during operation is about 50 dB — this is comparable to the sound background in an average office.

Standby mode noise level

The amount of noise produced by a disk "idle", when no read and/or write operations are performed. The sound source in this case is the plates — they rotate all the time while the disk is on; since no other mechanics are involved, idle noise is generally lower than read/write noise. The lower the noise level, the more comfortable the use of the device. The maximum noise level of modern hard drives in standby mode is about 40 dB — this is comparable to quiet human speech.

Features

Wi-Fi module. The hard drive has its own Wi-Fi module. The Wi-Fi standard was originally created for building wireless computer networks, but can also be used for direct connection to various devices. Disks with this function can be used as network drives — data storages that can be accessed by every network user. They are also useful for smartphones and tablets: the built-in memory of such devices rarely exceeds a couple of tens of gigabytes, and external storage can come in handy. Many Wi-Fi drives are initially optimized for use with portable electronics (and some are even designed for specific popular models), but anyway, you should make sure that the drive and gadget are compatible in advance.

Shock-resistant body. A housing that protects the hardware of the hard drive from shock and shock. It is undesirable to specifically drop such media, but anyway, they endure falls better than unprotected counterparts. The specific degree of impact protection should be specified separately; the traditional indicator is resistance to falls from a height of 1 – 1.5 m.

— Data encryption. Ensures the security of storing information on the disk: access to encrypted information can only be obtained by someone who knows the password. The encryption module is an integral part of the drive and does not depend on the computer to which it is connected. The ability to encrypt data is critical if you pl...an to write confidential information to discs; this feature is especially useful for portable drives and laptop drives, which are more at risk of theft than fixed systems and their components.

— Built-in USB connector. USB plug provided in the design of the drive itself. Thus, no additional cables, adapters, etc. are required to connect such a disk to the computer's USB port.

— Backup button. A separate button for starting the file backup procedure, located on the case of an external hard drive. When pressed, the important information for the user contained on the disc is automatically copied to a predefined folder. It is worth considering that the backup settings must be manually configured beforehand.

— Energy saving mode. Drives with power save mode, other things being equal, consume less electricity than conventional drives — both during operation and in standby mode. They usually have a low rotational speed (see Spindle speed (rpm)). Reduced power consumption is especially important for laptop drives, as it allows longer battery life.
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