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(More customer reviews)The Hitachi/IBM brand of HDD is one of the most reliable brands of HDD out there in the market today.
So far, my other computer HDDs are Western Digital and Hitachi in various sizes. For over 6 years now, the drives have not crashed at all. That's how reliable they are.
As at today's date (7th Mar 2011), the Hitachi Deskstar 7k3000 64mb Cache SATA 3 7200rpm model is one of the fastest 3.5" HDD out in the market. This is due to its 64MB cache. According to other reviewers who have conducted extensive tests, the 64MB cache makes it significantly faster than its predecessor, the Hitachi 7k2000 SATA 2 32MB cache 7200 rpm model.
This drive is very quiet, cool and fast. Using the esata interface, my actual data transfers were about 1.5GB/Min for sata to sata transfers and about 1.2GB/Min for USB (HDD) to this SATA HDD.
I bought this 2TB version because I wanted to add an external HDD to my overall computer setup.
I managed to pair up this HDD with the following HDD enclosure, the Vantec NexStar CX NST-300SU (ASIN: B001TQ2PSO, Item model number: NST-300SU-BK ).
Vantec NexStar CX NST-300SU-BK 3.5-Inch SATA to USB 2.0 and eSATA External Hard Drive Enclosure (Black)
Using this combination, the 2TB is completely and natively recognised by my BIOs and by Windows 7 using the eSata port on my laptop.
There is currently a 2TB technology barrier when it comes to HDDs. So for those who want to play safe, it is better to stick to 2TB for now.
There is a 3TB version of this HDD out there.
However, there is no concrete confirmation that 3TB HDDs can work with the current existing line of HDD enclosures out there, so that is the reason why I chose to get the 2 TB instead.
For those users who are thinking of jumping onto the 3TB HDD bandwagon, there are a few caveats you should be aware of.
Basically, your O/S, Bios and HDD enclosure have to support 3TB HDDs, otherwise you won't see the entire 3TB.
For more details, please Google "hitachi hi capacity tech brief".
The PDF file is very well written and contains all the information you require.
Hope you find this information useful. :)
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Big storage paves the way for new platforms The Deskstar 7K3000 is Hitachi's first hard drive to deliver an enormous three terabytes of storage capacity and 7200 RPM performance in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. The 7K3000 is also the first Hitachi hard drive with a 6Gb/s SATA interface, which along with its 64MB cache buffer delivers a big boost to performance over the previous generation product. The Deskstar 7K3000 is designed to allow manufacturers to leverage the benefits of the latest components and operating systems to deliver high-performance, high-capacity, power-efficient systems. Manufacturers planning to use the highest capacity 3TB drive in systems should consult the Hitachi High Capacity Technology Brief. Deskstar 7K3000 is alsoavailable in 2TB and 1.5TB models that accommodate existing systems, as well as new designs. Excellent performance and energy efficiency The Deskstar 7K3000 delivers an extraordinary blend of capacity, performance and power efficiency. All capacities will ship with 64MB cache buffer and 6Gb/s SATA interface. This configuration shows an improvement of up to 27% over previous generation products in PCMark Vantage testing scores. In addition, the 2TB 7K3000 offers idle power savings of up to 30% over previous generation products making it an ideal storage platform for desktop computing. Leveraging eighth-generation power management technology, including power-saving innovations like HiVERT technology, this drive delivers excellent power efficiency and thermal emissions to help manufacturers meet energy compliance targets and extend drive life. Eco-friendly storage The Deskstar 7K3000 demonstrates Hitachi ecological leadership with its halogen-free design and power-efficient operation. Both these features helped qualify the drive for the Hitachi EcoTrac classification, which identifies products that minimize environmental impact in the areas of product design, manufacturing, operation and disposal.
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