Hitachi HDS723030ALA640
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Hitachi HDS723030ALA640 | 3001 | 335 | 147 | 147 | 1.83 | 1.53 | 5.22 | 2.71 |
| Hitachi HDS723030ALA640 | 3001 | 250 | 93 | 120 | 1.96 | 1.60 | 6.26 | 2.59 |
The measurement of the Hitachi HDS723030ALA640 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Hitachi HDS723030ALA640 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Hitachi HDS723030ALA640 should be used.
The Hitachi HDS723030ALA640 is an internal hard drive from the Hitachi Deskstar series, designed for desktop PCs and other applications where high capacity and performance are required. Here is the detailed information about this model, including technical details, features and application areas:
1. Description
The Hitachi HDS723030ALA640 is a 3 TB 3.5-inch hard drive that uses the SATA interface. This hard drive offers an excellent balance between capacity and performance and is ideal for applications that require a lot of storage space.
2. Technical details
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Dimensions: Typical for 3.5-inch hard drives, approximately 101.85 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm
- Use: Designed for desktop PCs, Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems, and other applications that support a 3.5-inch bay.
- Interface: SATA
- Interface type: SATA III (6 Gb/s) or SATA II (3 Gb/s), depending on configuration and model.
- Data transfer rates: Up to 600 MB/s (theoretical maximum speed of the SATA III interface).
- Capacity: 3 TB
- Provides a large amount of storage space for operating systems, applications, documents, photos, videos and other large data.
- Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
- This speed provides good performance in data access and transfer and is faster than 5400 RPM hard drives.
- Cache memory: 32 MB
- The larger cache memory enables faster data processing by caching frequently used data.
- Bug fix:
- ECC (Error-Correcting Code): Supports advanced error correction to ensure data integrity and improve reliability.
- Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Typically over 1 million hours, indicating high reliability and long lifetime.
3. Functions
- High Capacity: With 3TB of storage, the hard drive offers enough space for large amounts of data, making it ideal for applications that require a lot of storage space.
- Performance: The rotation speed of 7200 rpm ensures fast data access times and overall improved data transfer performance.
- Low noise: Compared to faster hard drives, the HDS723030ALA640 can operate relatively quietly, making it suitable for use in quiet environments.
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is designed to be energy efficient, resulting in less heat generation and lower power consumption.
- Reliability and Durability: High MTBF time and ECC support ensure reliable performance and long hard drive life.
4. Areas of application
- Desktop PCs: Ideal for use in desktop computers where large storage space and good performance are required.
- NAS systems: Suitable for Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems that require large amounts of storage space to provide data to multiple users or applications.
- Databases and large files: Useful for applications that manage large databases or media files (e.g. videos, large photo collections).
- Backup Solutions: Can be used for backup and archiving solutions to secure important data on a large capacity hard drive.
5. Installation
- Installation in desktop PCs or NAS systems:
- The hard drive is mounted in a 3.5-inch bay and connected to the motherboard via a SATA cable. Power is supplied via a SATA power cable.
- Connection:
- SATA III interface enables fast data transfer. Make sure the motherboard supports SATA III to enjoy the maximum performance of the hard drive.
6. Maintenance and care
- Data Backup: Regular backups are important to prevent data loss due to hard drive damage or other problems. Use backup software or cloud services to back up your data.
- Drive Diagnostics: Use Hitachi or third-party diagnostic tools to regularly check the health of your hard drive and detect potential problems early.
- Firmware Updates: Check Hitachi's website occasionally for firmware updates that may improve hard drive performance and reliability.
Summary
The Hitachi HDS723030ALA640 offers a high capacity of 3 TB and a powerful rotation speed of 7200 rpm, making it an excellent choice for desktop PCs, NAS systems and other storage applications. With its 32 MB cache and SATA III interface, it delivers good performance and reliability. Its energy efficiency, quiet operation and high reliability make it a versatile and powerful storage solution for various applications.
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Hitachi HDS723030ALA640 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 HDS723030ALA640.
The Hitachi HDS723030ALA640 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Hitachi HDS723030ALA640 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.