Hitachi Deskstar 3.5 Inch 1 TB 7200 RPM SATA II 32 MB Cache Internal Hard Drive 0S02860

The Hitachi Deskstar IDK series of internal hard drives delivers colossal storage capacity and 7200 RPM performance in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. Available in a range of sizes up to 3TB and featuring the first 6Gbit/sec SATA interface in a Hitachi desktop drive (3TB version only), the Deskstar series is designed to allow you to leverage the benefits of the latest components and operating systems to deliver high-performance, high-capacity, power-efficient systems.

Collosal storage capacity and 7200 RPM performace in a 3.5" form factor.
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Colossal Add-On Storage for your PC, Mac, or Linux System

Hitachi Desktop hard drives are designed to the highest quality standards and contain field-proven components. The Hitachi Deskstar internal hard drive kit delivers colossal add-on storage with high performing 7200 RPM speed in a standard 3.5-inch desktop form factor. With the Hitachi GPT Disk Manager, no additional hardware is required to overcome the 2.2TB limitations of Windows systems when you're adding a 3TB drive.

Robust Design for Reliable Performance

The Hitachi Deskstar features a robust mechanical design that exceeds the industry standard for quality and reliability. Through a patented ramp load/unload design, the risk of shock damage is minimized by eliminating direct contact between the heads and disks, reducing wear and heat while improving overall drive reliability and power efficiency.

SATA Connections for Fast Data Transfer

Deskstar drives use SATA connections, providing up to 6Gbit/sec data transfer rates for the 3TB model--a first for Hitachi desktop drives. Combined with award-winning 7200 RPM performance, moving your huge collections of photos, music, and more happens quickly and hassle-free.

Hitachi GPT Disk Manager for 3TB Deskstar Drives

The 3TB version of the Hitachi Deskstar internal hard drive kit includes access to the Hitachi GPT Disk Manager, an easy to use software application designed to overcome the 2.2TB limitation of Windows systems. GPT Disk Manager works with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. GPT Disk Manager is not required for Mac OSX and Linux systems. The Hitachi GPT Disk Manager software does not support RAID configurations and volumes that are managed by this software cannot be used as boot volumes.

Technical Specifications

RPM: 7200
Performance: Up to 3Gbit/sec for models up to 2TB; Up to 6Gbit/sec for 3TB
Interface: SATA
Weight: 0.2lbs (0.74Kg)
Power: VDC (5%) VDC (10%)
Dimensions: 3.9-inch (L) x 5.7-inch (W) x 1-inch (H)
System Requirements: Computer system running Windows XP, Vista, 7, Mac OSX 10.3 or newer, or Linux with an available SATA port

Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
Picked up this drive last week via Amazon/J&R. Cheapest price I have seen so far on this drive- was watching price for weeks all over the web -coming down. Paid $179.00 including ship & no tax. Drive would be going into replace 1 of 4 Hitachi 2TB 7200 rpm in a 2008 3.0Mhz 8 core MacPro.