Hitachi HTS727550A9E364
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Hitachi HTS727550A9E364 | 500 | 222 | 99 | 95 | 0.77 | 0.81 | 7.54 | 3.87 |
| Hitachi HTS727550A9E364 | 500 | 178 | 80 | 78 | 0.68 | 0.78 | 13.92 | 5.14 |
The measurement of the Hitachi HTS727550A9E364 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Hitachi HTS727550A9E364 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Hitachi HTS727550A9E364 should be used.
The Hitachi HTS727550A9E364 is an internal hard drive from the Hitachi Travelstar series, which is specially designed for use in laptops and other compact systems. This hard drive offers a combination of large capacity, good performance and reliability. Here is the detailed information about this model, including technical details, features and application areas:
1. Description
The Hitachi HTS727550A9E364 is a 500 GB 2.5-inch hard drive that connects to the SATA interface. The hard drive is optimized for mobile and compact applications and offers reliable performance while maintaining acceptable energy consumption.
2. Technical details
- Form factor: 2.5 inch
- Dimensions: 69.85mm x 100.35mm x 9.5mm
- Application: Ideal for laptops, external hard drive enclosures and compact desktop PCs.
- Interface: SATA
- Interface type: SATA II (3 Gb/s)
- Data transfer rates: Up to 300 MB/s (theoretical maximum speed of the SATA II interface).
- Capacity: 500GB
- Provides sufficient storage for the operating system, applications, documents, photos, videos and other data.
- Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
- This speed provides faster data transfer and shorter access times compared to 5400 RPM hard drives, resulting in improved performance in intensive applications.
- Cache memory: 16 MB
- Cache memory enables faster data processing by temporarily storing 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 600,000 hours, indicating high reliability and long service life.
3. Functions
- Performance: With a rotation speed of 7200 rpm, the HTS727550A9E364 offers improved performance in data access and transfer, making it suitable for demanding applications and multitasking.
- Energy Efficiency: Although faster than 5400 RPM hard drives, the hard drive is designed to use energy efficiently, making it advantageous for use in laptops to maximize battery life.
- Low noise: The hard drive operates relatively quietly, which makes it pleasant to use in quiet environments such as libraries or offices.
- Reliability and Durability: With advanced error correction and a high MTBF time, the hard drive offers reliable performance and a long service life.
4. Areas of application
- Laptops: The HTS727550A9E364 is ideal for use in laptops where the 2.5-inch form factor and higher performance are advantageous.
- External Hard Drive Enclosures: Can be used in external hard drive enclosures to provide a portable storage solution. The SATA II interface is compatible with most external enclosures.
- Compact Desktop PCs: Suitable for smaller desktop PCs or all-in-one systems that support a 2.5-inch hard drive bay.
- Upgrade from older systems: Can serve as an upgrade for older systems that require greater capacity and better performance.
5. Installation
- Installation in laptops or desktops:
- The hard drive is mounted in a 2.5" bay and connected to the motherboard via a SATA cable. Laptops often require a bracket to securely attach the hard drive.
- Connection:
- SATA interface allows easy connection to the motherboard or external enclosure. A good SATA cable should be used to ensure optimal performance.
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 HTS727550A9E364 offers a reliable and high-performance storage solution for a wide range of applications. With its 500 GB capacity, a rotation speed of 7200 rpm and a 16 MB cache, it is well suited for laptops, external hard drive enclosures and compact desktop systems. Its high performance, energy efficiency and reliability make it an excellent choice for users who need a balanced mix of speed, capacity and reliability.
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Hitachi HTS727550A9E364 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 HTS727550A9E364.
The Hitachi HTS727550A9E364 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Hitachi HTS727550A9E364 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.