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HGST 0A78601 Travelstar Z5K320 160GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 2.5" laptop hard drive
A 160GB 2.5-inch SATA laptop hard drive with a 7mm z-height, 5400 RPM speed and 8MB cache for low power use
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity160GB
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time13ms
- Average Latency5.5ms
- Slim 7 mm height enables thinner laptop designs
- 6 W read/write power extends battery runtime
- 400 G operating shock protects data from drops
- 5400 RPM and 8 MB cache deliver responsive everyday performance
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface works with standard notebook bays
HGST Travelstar Z5K320 160GB 5400 RPM Laptop Drive
The HGST Travelstar Z5K320 is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive with 160GB capacity and a 5400 RPM spindle speed. It uses a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and includes 8MB of cache. The 7mm z-height design allows it to fit thinner notebook chassis as well as standard 9.5mm bays.
Sustained Operation at 5400 RPM with Low Power Draw
Under continuous workloads the drive maintains its 5400 RPM speed while consuming 1.6W during read and write activity. Idle power drops to 0.55W, helping extend battery life in portable systems. Average seek time is 13ms with 5.5ms average latency. The 400G operating shock rating protects data during movement.
Straightforward 2.5-Inch SATA Installation
Installation follows the standard 2.5-inch SATA procedure: connect the data and power cables, then secure the drive in the bay. The bare-drive packaging means no mounting screws or adapter brackets are included. The 7mm height fits most modern ultrabooks, but some older laptops require a 9.5mm spacer that is not supplied.
Highlights
- Slim 7 mm height enables thinner laptop designs
- 6 W read/write power extends battery runtime
- 400 G operating shock protects data from drops
- 5400 RPM and 8 MB cache deliver responsive everyday performance
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface works with standard notebook bays
Specifications
| Brand | HGST |
|---|---|
| Series | Travelstar Z5K320 |
| Model | HTS543216A7A384 (0A78601) |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 160GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 13ms |
| Average Latency | 5.5ms |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Features | New 7mm z-height for greater design flexability 1.6W read/write power - Low energy use and long battery life for 0.55W low power idle - more "unplugged" notebook time 400G operating shock - Robust design to help protect against bumps and 1000G non-operating shock - rough handling TrueTrack technology - Prevents slow performance or errors in high shock or vibration environments Improved acoustics - Quieter for a richer audio-listening experience for music, movies and games Up to 994Mb/s media transfer rate - Fast downloads and excellent application performance SATA 3Gb/s - Fast data t |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.91 kg |
| Package size | 114 × 69 × 13 mm |
Questions about this item
How much power does the HGST Travelstar Z5K320 draw during continuous read/write use?
The drive consumes 1.6W during read/write operations and drops to 0.55W at idle, helping extend battery life in notebooks.
Does the 7mm height of this 2.5" SATA drive require a spacer or adapter for my laptop bay?
At 7mm z-height it fits modern slim bays directly; a 9.5mm bay will need a 2.5mm spacer which is not included with the bare drive.
Will the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface work reliably with an older SATA 1.5Gb/s controller in my legacy notebook?
Yes, the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible with 1.5Gb/s hosts and will operate at the lower speed without configuration.
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