Customized Features Support On-Demand Digital Video Solutions

An exceptional blend of audio/visual (AV) features fine tunes the CinemaStar 7K1000.B for digital video storage needs. Optimized to record multiple, simultaneous video streams, Hitachi SmoothStream technology is enabled to support the ATA‐7 streaming command set, and SCT provides time-limited error recovery and thermal monitoring capabilities. Because IT data and video streams have different throughput demands, AV‐Zoning allows the definition of various error recovery procedures for predefined ranges of data blocks or zones. This feature enables the system to effectively deliver critical system data and time-sensitive video content from a single drive. Other features that help tailor this drive for streaming video applications include Read Continuous mode, which helps manage error recovery for video streams, and Media Maintenance enhancements, which help prevent track wear-out from around-the-clock operation.

Power Efficient for Cooler Operation and Longer Life

Leveraging seven generations of power management technology, this new addition to the CinemaStar family delivers best-in-class power management and thermal emissions. HiVERT technology was pioneered on 2.5-inch drives to help maximize battery life, but also works for this 3.5-inch hard drive to help minimize power consumption. These standard features on the CinemaStar 7K1000.B enable manufacturers to develop surveillance systems and home digital video recorders that run cooler and require less power which ultimately leads to longer product life.

Silent Seek Acoustics

Optimized for ultra-quiet operation, sound emissions during idle and seek operations are virtually undetectable by the human ear. There’s no disruption to entertainment or to other activities during background recording.

Reduced Power Idle Modes

Unique to Hitachi drives, the CinemaStar 7K1000 features three advanced low-power idle mode —active, unload and low-power. Together, they reduce power consumption at the drive level up to 20%, optimize non-operational latency and lower drive temperature for cooler system operation.

Outstanding Shock Resistance and Power Efficiency

Through a patented ramp load/unload design disk heads (in non-operating modes) are unloaded to a ramp outside the disk where they rest in a low-power ‘unload idle’ state until activated. In low RPM drives, this can reduce power by up to 50%. Ramp load/unload provides tangible benefits for the drive and end product. It greatly minimizes the risk of shock damage by eliminating direct contact between the heads and disks. Reduced wear and heat improve overall drive reliability. In the event of power loss to the drive, heads are unloaded using energy extracted from the spinning disks. This patented power-saving feature helps to reduce overall maintenance costs and extends the drive service life.

Another contributor to CinemaStar 7K100’s exceptional shock performance and power savings is the use of compact, low-mass femto air-bearing sliders.

Robust and Proven Technology

Hitachi Quality and Service

All Hitachi hard drives are designed to the highest quality standards with field-proven components. They are backed by Hitachi’s worldwide technical support and integration services, enabling global customers to bring their products to market quickly.

   Highlights

• Up to 1TB capacity
• 24x7 Availability
• Perpendicular magnetic recording technology
• SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
• SMART command transport (SCT) and Smoothstream technology optimize A/V streaming
• SmoothStream Technology
• Silent-Seek acoustics for ultra-quiet operation
• Ramp load design increases shock protection and power savings
• Best-in-class power utilization and heat emission
• Patented load/unload ramp for enhanced reliability
• Targeted 1.2 million hours MTBF
• Thermal monitoring and fly height control enhance reliability