CoolSpin Design for Desktop Computers

The Deskstar 5K1000.B hard drive provides 1TB of capacity in a single-disk design and features innovative CoolSpin technology to deliver a new level of power efficiency and quiet operation for energy-conscious, environmentally friendly computers. This 1TB/platter hard drive uses Advanced Format, which increases physical sector size from 512 bytes to 4096 (4K) bytes, thereby increasing capacities and error correction capabilities. Consult the Hitachi Advanced Format Technology Brief for more information on these drives. CoolSpin technology is an optimization of motor speed to provide an ideal balance of performance, power utilization and acoustics. With low power, capacity and cool operation, the 3.5-inch Deskstar 5K1000.B enables a new generation of personal computers.

Power Efficient for Cooler Operation and Longer Life

The CoolSpin technology and other Hitachi power management techniques give the Deskstar 5K1000.B its 23% power savings over the Deskstar 7K1000.D. HiVERT technology helps efficiently manage power consumption. These innovations, along with eighth-generation Advanced Power Management, give the Deskstar 5K1000.B the lowest power profile of the Hitachi Deskstar hard drive family to enable the biggest reduction in overall system power requirements. This helps PC manufacturers achieve ENERGY STAR ratings. ENERGY STAR 5.0 are specifications released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to enable energy efficient designs for PCs and other computer equipment.

Innovation for a More Sustainable Environment

The Deskstar 5K1000.B demonstrates Hitachi’s ecological leadership with its halogen-free design and power efficient operation. Both of these features helped qualify the drive for the Hitachi EcoTrac classification, which identifies products that minimize environmental impact in the areas of product design, manufacturing, operation and disposal.