User's Manual
1TB of storage capacity for mobile platforms
Travelstar™ 5K1000 is a 5400 RPM, 500GB/platter, 2.5-inch hard drive available in 640GB, 750GB
and 1TB models. This standard 9.5mm, two-disk design, intended for use in notebook PCs, external
storage, gaming consoles and other mobile applications, leverages Advanced Format, which
increases the physical sector size on hard drives from 512 bytes to 4096 (4K) bytes to increase drive
capacities and improve error correction capabilities. Consult the Hitachi Advanced Format
Technology Brief for more information on using these hard drives. The Travelstar 5K1000 is the first
1TB 2.5-inch HDD with a 6Gb/s SATA interface and delivers best-of-breed 5400 RPM performance
in PCMark 7 and PCMark Vantage testing. The 5K1000 continues to demonstrate Hitachi’s
ecological leadership with its halogen-free design and power-efficient operation, and carries the
EcoTrac classification. Travelstar 5K1000 delivers the highest mobile capacity with excellent
performance to meet the needs of consumers and commercial users in an eco-friendly, rugged design.
Encryption option
Travelstar 5K1000 is the seventh generation self-encrypting drive (SED) to feature Hitachi’s
Bulk Data Encryption. The SED encrypts data using protected keys in real time, 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 Hitachi representative.
Enhanced Availability (EA)—for 24x7 access to data
Hitachi provides enhanced availability models of the Travelstar 5K1000 that allow 24x7
access to data to support applications that require round-the-clock operation. The 5K1000
provides high capacity, durability and low power utilization on a proven platform for quality
and reliability. EA models support the stringent demands of “always-on” applications in lower-
transaction environments.
1TB, 750GB and 640GB
5400 RPM | SATA 6Gb/s
Highlights
> Up to 1TB
1
of capacity
> Advanced Format, 512 byte emulation
> 6Gb/s SATA interface
> 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
> Notebook PCs
> External storage
> Gaming consoles
> Small-form-factor video devices
> Blade servers (EA)
> Network routers (EA)
> Video surveillance (EA)
Feature / Function Benets
Capacity Up to 1TB of storage Up to 250 hours of high-definition video,
1000 hrs of standard video, 350 movies,
250,000 4-min songs or 500 games*
Power 1.6W read/write power Low energy use and long battery life for more
0.5W low power idle “unplugged” notebook time
Reliability 400G operating shock Rugged design for the best protection against bumps
1000G non-operating shock and rough handling
Thermal Fly-height Control (TFC) Better soft error rate for improved reliability
TrueTrack™ Technology Tracking accuracy in high shock or vibration
Performance Up to 998Mb/s media transfer rate Best-of-breed 5400 RPM application performance in
6Gb/s SATA interface PCMark 7 and PCMark Vantage testing
Acoustics Quiet acoustics Richer audio-listening for music, movies and games
Interface SATA 6Gb/s Higher data throughput
Security Option Bulk Data Encryption Helps guard against data theft
Features and Benefits
Travelstar
™
5K1000
One terabyte of mobile storage for notebook PCs and other applications
2.5-INCH HARD DISK DRIVES
www.hitachiGST.com
*Actual storage may vary depending on the compression rate applied. Capacities may not be combined.