Hitachi HTE723232L9A360
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Hitachi HTE723232L9A360 | 320 | 164 | 71 | 69 | 1.01 | 0.90 | 8.29 | 4.62 |
| Hitachi HTE723232L9A360 | 320 | 164 | 71 | 69 | 1.01 | 0.90 | 8.29 | 4.62 |
The measurement of the Hitachi HTE723232L9A360 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Hitachi HTE723232L9A360 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Hitachi HTE723232L9A360 should be used.
The Hitachi HTE723232L9A360 is an internal hard drive that belongs to the Hitachi Travelstar series and is characterized by its robustness and performance. The Travelstar series is known for its reliability in mobile use and is aimed primarily at notebook and laptop users. The specific model name HTE723232L9A360 indicates a specific configuration and capacity.
General Description
The Hitachi HTE723232L9A360 is a 2.5 inch hard drive with a capacity of 320 GB. It is designed for use in mobile devices such as laptops and notebooks and offers a balance between capacity, performance and energy efficiency. The hard drive uses a SATA II (3 Gb/s) interface, which is a widely used and compatible option for most laptops.
Technical Details
Basic Features
- Model Name: Hitachi HTE723232L9A360
- Capacity: 320 GB
- Form Factor: 2.5 inch
- Interface: SATA II (3 Gb/s)
- Hard Drive Type: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)
- Cache memory: 16 MB
- Noise level: Typically around 25-30 dBA when operating
Performance
- Maximum sequential read speed: Up to 100 MB/s
- Maximum sequential write speed: Up to 85 MB/s
- Access time: Typically around 12 ms for random accesses
- Power consumption:
- Operating: Approximately 2.8 W
- Idle: Approximately 0.6 W
Protection and management features
- Error correction: The hard drive uses Error Correction Code (ECC) to ensure data integrity and error correction.
- Power management: The hard drive supports various power saving modes to reduce power consumption and extend the life of the hard drive.
- Drop protection: Some models in the Travelstar series offer drop protection features to protect the hard drive against shocks and impacts, which is especially important for mobile devices.
Features
- High capacity: With 320 GB, the hard drive offers enough storage space for the operating system, applications and a variety of user data, making it suitable for everyday tasks and use in laptops.
- High performance: The 7200 RPM rotation speed ensures faster data access times and improved performance compared to 5400 RPM hard drives.
- Energy efficiency: The hard drive is energy efficient and offers various power saving modes that reduce power consumption, contributing to longer battery life in laptops.
- Robustness: The Travelstar series is known for its robustness, making it ideal for use in mobile and portable devices.
Area of ​​application
- Laptops and notebooks: The Hitachi HTE723232L9A360 is particularly well suited for use in laptops and notebooks as it offers a good balance between capacity, performance and energy efficiency.
- Desktop computers: It can also be used in desktop computers, especially in systems that support 2.5-inch hard drives or want to provide additional storage capacity.
- External hard drive enclosures: The hard drive can be used in external hard drive enclosures to expand portable storage space or transfer data between different devices.
- Backup and storage: Ideal for backing up data and storing large files such as photos, videos, and documents.
Benefits and Challenges
Benefits
- Good performance: The 7200 RPM speed offers better performance compared to slower hard drives, which translates to faster data access times and overall better system responsiveness.
- Energy Efficiency: The low power consumption ensures longer battery life in laptops and reduces overall power consumption.
- Robustness: The hard drive is designed for mobile use and offers good resistance to physical impact and shock.
- Capacity: At 320 GB, it offers a sufficient amount of storage space for most daily applications and data needs.
Challenges
- Capacity Compared to Modern Standards: The 320 GB capacity is relatively low compared to newer hard drive models. For users with very large amounts of data, this can be a limitation.
- Speed ​​Compared to SSDs: While the 7200 RPM hard drive offers good performance, solid-state drives (SSDs) are clearly superior in terms of speed and access times.
- Energy Consumption Compared to SSDs: Although the hard drive is energy efficient, SSDs offer even better energy efficiency and longer battery life.
Conclusion
The Hitachi HTE723232L9A360 is a powerful and reliable internal hard drive that is ideal for use in laptops and notebooks. With a capacity of 320 GB, a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a SATA II interface, it offers solid performance and energy efficiency. It is a good choice for users who need a balance between storage capacity and performance and are looking for the robustness and reliability of a hard drive for mobile devices. While the capacity may be limited compared to modern SSDs, the hard drive still offers a reliable solution for everyday storage needs.
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Hitachi HTE723232L9A360 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 HTE723232L9A360.
The Hitachi HTE723232L9A360 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Hitachi HTE723232L9A360 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.