DATA SHEET
2.5-INCH MOBILE 7200 RPM 7MM HARD DISK DRIVES
TravelStar® Z7K500
High-Performance, Single-Disk
Highlights
500GB HDD for Mobile Applications
Data Security Option
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• First 7200 RPM, 500GB in
Travelstar Z7K500 is the sixth generation self-encrypting
drive (SED) to feature HGST’s Bulk Data Encryption
(BDE). The SED model encrypts data in real time using
protected keys, providing users the highest level of
data protection available. It also speeds and simpliꢀies
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
speciꢀication, please contact your HGST representative.
Travelstar® Z7K500 is the second generation 7mm, 7200
RPM 2.5-inch hard drive from HGST, with capacities
ranging from 250GB to 500GB leveraging Advanced
Format, which increases the physical sector size from 512
bytes to 4,096 (4K) bytes to improve drive capacities and
error correction capabilities. Travelstar Z7K500 is the ꢀirst
2.5-inch HDD with a 6Gb/s SATA interface and 32MB of
cache and delivers the highest 7200 RPM performance
in PCMark Vantage testing. The 500GB per platter, one-
disk models are designed as a direct replacement for
standard 9.5mm HDDs, for use in notebook PCs, external
storage and gaming consoles, as well as new, thinner
and more robust device designs. The Z7K500 carries the
EcoTrac classiꢀication due to its low power consumption
and eco-friendly, halogen-free production. Travelstar
Z7K500 balances speed, power-efficiency and design
ꢀlexibility to meet the needs of mobile applications.
a 7mm, single-disk design
• Advanced Format, 512 byte emulation
• First 6Gb/s SATA interface on a mobile HDD
• 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
Enhanced Availability (EA)—
for 24x7 Access to Data
HGST provides enhanced availability models of the
Travelstar Z7K500 that allow 24x7 access to data to
support applications that require round-the-clock
operation. The new thinner proꢀile allows for additional
cooling, especially important in dense blade server
designs. The Z7K500 provides high capacity, durability
and quiet acoustics on a proven platform for quality and
reliability. EA models support the stringent demands
of “always-on” applications in lower-transaction
environments.
HGST Quality and Service
Applications/Environments
• Notebook and ultra-portable PCs
• Tablets
HGST’s mobile hard drives are designed to the highest
quality standards and contain ꢀield-proven components.
HGST provides worldwide technical support and
integration services to enable global customers to bring
their products to market quickly.
• Compact desktop PCs
• External storage
Features and Beneꢀits
• Gaming consoles
• Compact video devices
• Blade servers (EA)
Feature / Function
Beneꢀits
Up to 500GB storage
Up to 125 hours of high-deꢀinition video, 500 hours of standard video,
178 movies, 125,000 4-min songs or 250 games *
Capacity
Up to 1004Mb/s media transfer rate
32MB cache buffer
Fast downloads and excellent application performance**
Performance
• Network routers (EA)
• Video surveillance (EA)
SATA 6Gb/s
Higher data throughput
Interface
Power
1.8W read/write power
0.8W low power idle
Low energy use and long battery life for more “unplugged” notebook time
400G operating shock
1000G non-operating shock
Best protection against bumps and rough handling
Reliability
TrueTrack™ technology
Quiet acoustics
Tracking accuracy in high shock or vibration environments
Richer audio-listening experience for music, movies and games
Acoustics
500GB, 320GB and 250GB
7200 RPM | SATA 6Gb/s
Bulk Data Encryption
Helps guard against data theft
Security Option