New technology exceeds expectations
Travelstar™ 5K160, Hitachi’s first hard drive to use perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR),
delivers superior technology and reliability. With capacities up to 160 GB, industry-leading
performance, low-power consumption and excellent shock resistance, Travelstar 5K160
has the key attributes to support the stringent demands of portable computing. Improved
electronics design further reduces the power consumption of this 5400 RPM drive, which
beats its industry-leading predecessor by 10%; the 5K160 also runs cooler than the competi-
tion. Hitachi has also implemented Thermal Fly-height Control (TFC) for improved error rates,
and iridium-manganese-chromium (IrMnCr) read heads for improved reliability. Hitachi has
done extensive testing to verify Travelstar 5K160‘s best-in-class standing, making it the
“Super-pendicular Drive.”
Reliability leadership
With the transition to new PMR technology, Travelstar 5K160 demonstrates reliability that
parallels or exceeds 50-year old conventional longitudinal technology. Hitachi has integrated
second-generation PMR head and media technology, along with a new read channel and
IrMnCr read heads. This successful transition required new materials, complex processes,
tools and testing. Hitachi leveraged the depth and breadth of its internal resources to deliver
the most reliable PMR mobile product in the industry.**
160, 120, 80, 60 and 40 GB
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5400 RPM
PATA and SATA 1.5 Gb/s
Highlights
High reliability mobile drive using
perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR)
80 GB/platter, with capacities up to 160 GB
Best-in-class for low-power utilization
Outstanding performance
PATA and SATA models
Applications
Notebook PCs
External storage
Gaming consoles
Portable video players
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The “Super-pendicular Drive”
Feature / Function Benefits
Capacity Up to 160 GB of storage * Capacity equivalence of 160 hours standard video,
57 movies, 40,000 4-min songs or 80 video games
Performance 540 Mb/sec media transfer rate Best 5400 RPM application performance
based on PCMark testing
Reliability 325 G operating shock Exceptional ruggedness to withstand tougher
1000 G non-operating shock handling and improve portability
Advanced PMR head Excellent soft error rate for improved performance
& media technology Outstanding anti-corrosion properties
IrMnCr read head Better performance & reliability in harsh conditions
Thermal Fly-height Control (TFC) Better soft error rate for improved reliability
Power 0.60W low power idle Industry-leading power management
Enhanced Adaptive Battery Life implementation for low-power and
Extender™ (ABLE) longer battery life
Acoustics Quiet Seek Support Optional mode for even quieter operation
Interface PATA ATA-6
SATA NCQ, Hot Plug, Staggered Spin-up, Link Power
Management™ and Asynchronous Notification.
Features and Benefits
Travelstar
™
5K160
2.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVES
www.hitachiGST.com
** Based on internal stress and reliability testing.
*Actual storage may vary depending on the compression rate applied.
