Hitachi HDS721050CLA362
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 | 500 | 245 | 108 | 107 | 0.85 | 1.29 | 7.10 | 3.47 |
| Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 | 500 | 233 | 102 | 108 | 0.81 | 0.92 | 10.57 | 4.38 |
| Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 | 500 | 192 | 86 | 79 | 1.06 | 1.13 | 7.89 | 3.67 |
| Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 should be used.
The Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 is an internal hard drive from the Hitachi Deskstar series. This hard drive is designed for use in desktop computers and other applications that require a reliable and high-performance storage solution.
Technical details:
- Modell: Hitachi HDS721050CLA362
- Capacity: 500GB
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA II (Serial ATA 3 Gb/s)
- Rotation speed: 7,200 rpm
- Buffer size: 16 MB
- Average access time: Approximately 8.5 ms
- Data transfer rate: Up to 300 MB/s (depending on the interface)
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 750,000 hours
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Power consumption: Typically about 7.5 watts when running and about 6 watts when idle
- Dimensions: Approx. 147mm x 101.6mm x 25.4mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: Approximately 625 grams
Features:
- SATA II interface: Supports data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s, which is sufficient for most desktop applications.
- 7,200 RPM rotation speed: Provides solid performance with fast access times, improving data transfer and system performance.
- 16MB Cache: The integrated cache improves overall performance by caching frequently accessed data, resulting in faster access speeds.
- Reliability: Designed for high reliability, with an average operating life of approximately 750,000 hours.
- Energy Efficiency: Designed to optimize energy consumption and minimize heat generation.
Areas of application:
- Desktop Computers: Ideal as a primary hard drive for desktop PCs to store operating systems, applications and personal data.
- Data storage: Suitable for storing documents, photos, videos, music and other files.
- Backup Solutions: Can be used as a backup drive to provide additional security for important data and redundancy.
- Multimedia Applications: Good for storing and editing media files such as large videos and extensive music libraries.
- System Upgrade: Can be used to upgrade older computers with a new, high-performance hard drive.
Summary:
The Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 is a 500 GB internal hard drive that uses a SATA II interface and offers a rotation speed of 7,200 rpm. With a 16 MB cache and a solid MTBF of around 750,000 hours, it offers a good balance between capacity, performance and reliability. The hard drive is suitable for a wide range of applications, including storing operating systems, data and media files, as well as backup and upgrade solutions in desktop computers. It is a reliable choice for users who need a cost-effective and high-performance storage solution.
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Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of Hitachi HDS721050CLA362.
The Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Hitachi HDS721050CLA362 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.