Data Sheet
Travelstar
™
Z5K320
2.5-Inch Mobile 5400 RPM
7mm Hard Disk Drives
Highlights
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New 7mm z-height for greater
design flexibility
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Up to 320GB
1
of capacity
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Best-of-breed acoustics
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Low power consumption
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Halogen-free for eco-friendly footprint
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Self-encrypting models for data security
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Enhanced-availability (EA) models for
applications needing around-the-clock
access in lower-transaction environments
Applications/Environments
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Notebook and ultra-portable PCs
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Tablets
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Compact desktop PCs
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External storage
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Gaming consoles
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Compact video devices
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Blade servers (EA)
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Network routers (EA)
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Video surveillance (EA)
Quiet, Rugged, Low-Power HDD Solution for Mobile Applications
Travelstar™ Z5K320 is a 7mm, 5400 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive with capacities ranging from
160GB to 320GB. The 320GB 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.
The Z5K320 also accommodates new thinner and more robust device designs. These models
deliver best-of-breed acoustics for near silent operation. Along with continued focus on
superior shock protection and low power consumption, HGST leads on the environmental
front with its Halogen-free production. HGST offers optional hard-drive-level encryption
for increased data security and models with enhanced availability to deliver high-capacity
storage for non-stop environments. Travelstar Z5K320 delivers the right balance of capacity,
power-management and design flexibility to meet the needs of mobile applications in an
eco-friendly footprint.
Data Security Option
Travelstar Z5K320 is the fourth generation to feature optional Bulk Data Encryption (BDE)
for hard-drive-level data security. With BDE, the data is scrambled using a key as it is written
to the disk, then descrambled with the key as it is retrieved, giving users the highest level
of data protection available. It also speeds and simplifies the drive re-deployment process.
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 self-
encrypting drives designed to the Trusted Computing Group (TCG) Opal Storage Security
specification, please contact your HGST representative.
Enhanced Availability (EA)—For 24x7 Access to Data
HGST provides enhanced-availability models of the Travelstar Z5K320 that deliver 24x7
access to information for data-intensive applications requiring round-the-clock operation.
The new thinner profile allows for additional cooling, especially important in dense blade
server designs. The Z5K320 provides high capacity, performance and durability on a proven
platform for quality and reliability. EA models support the stringent demands of “always-
on” applications in lower-transaction environments.
Features and Benefits
Feature / Function
Benefits
Capacity
Up to 320GB storage
Up to 80 hours of high-definition video, 320 hours of standard video, 114 movies,
80,000 4-min songs or 160 games *
Power
1.6W read/write power
0.55W low power idle
Low energy use and long battery life for more “unplugged” notebook time
Reliability
400G operating shock
1000G non-operating shock
Robust design to help protect against bumps and rough handling
TrueTrack™ technology
Prevents slow performance or errors in high shock or vibration environments
Acoustics
Improved acoustics
Quieter for a richer audio-listening experience for music, movies and games.
Performance
Up to 994Mb/s media transfer rate
Fast downloads and excellent application performance**
Interface
SATA 3Gb/s
Fast data throughput
Security
Option
Bulk Data Encryption
Helps guard against data theft
320GB, 250GB and 160GB
5400 RPM | SATA 3Gb/s
* Actual storage may vary depending on the compression rate applied. Capacities may not be combined.
** In PCMark® Vantage testing
