Data Sheet
Travelstar
™
Z5K500
2.5-Inch Mobile 5400 RPM
7mm Hard Disk Drives
Highlights
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Up to 500GB
1
of capacity on a single disk
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Advanced Format, industry standard 4K
sector size
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512 byte emulation
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6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SATA interface
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Low power consumption
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Halogen-free for eco-friendly design
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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)
Rugged, 500GB Single-disk HDD Solution for Slim Mobile Applications
Travelstar™ Z5K500 is the second generation 7mm, 5400 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive from HGST,
with capacities ranging from 250GB to 500GB and the second generation Advanced Format
drive. Advanced Format increases the physical sector size on HDDs from 512 bytes to 4,096
(4K) bytes, which improves drive capacities and error correction capabilities. The 500GB 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, as well as new, thinner and
more robust device designs. The Z5K500 carries the EcoTrac classification due to its low
power consumption and eco-friendly, halogen-free production. Travelstar Z5K500 delivers
the right balance of capacity, power-management and design flexibility to meet the needs
of mobile applications.
Data Security Option
Travelstar Z5K500 is the sixth generation self-encrypting drive (SED) to feature HGST’s
Bulk Data Encryption (BDE). The SED model encrypts data in real time using protected
keys, providing users the highest level of data protection available. It also speeds and
simplifies drive re-purposing. 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 SED models 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 Z5K500 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 Z5K500 provides high capacity, durability and quiet acoustics 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 500GB storage
Up to 125 hours of high-definition video, 500 hours of standard video, 178 movies,
125,000 4-min songs or 250 games *
Power
1.6W read/write power
0.5W low power idle
Low energy use and long battery life for more “unplugged” notebook time
Reliability
400G operating shock
1000G non-operating shock
Best protection against bumps and rough handling
TrueTrack™ technology
Tracking accuracy in high shock or vibration environments
Acoustics
Quiet acoustics
Richer audio-listening experience for music, movies and games
Performance
Up to 1004Mb/s media transfer rate
Fast downloads and excellent application performance**
Interface
SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s
Fast data throughput
Security
Option
Bulk Data Encryption
Helps guard against data theft
500GB, 320GB and 250GB
5400 RPM | SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s
* Actual storage may vary depending on the compression rate applied. Capacities may not be combined.
** In PCMark® Vantage testing
