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HGST Travelstar 5K1000 1TB 2.5" SATA laptop hard drive 5400rpm 8MB cache
A 1 TB 2.5-inch SATA laptop hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache
- RPM5400 RPM
- InterfaceSATA
- Cache8MB
- 1TB storage capacity for documents and media
- 5-inch SATA 6Gbps interface fits standard laptop bays
- 5400 RPM spindle speed balances performance and power draw
- 8 MB cache smooths everyday read and write tasks
- DoD 5220.22-M compliant erase prepares the drive for immediate reuse
What this drive is
The HGST Travelstar 5K1000 is a 1 TB 2.5-inch SATA laptop hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache. It fits standard drive bays and connects over a SATA III 6 Gbps interface. The unit is supplied new and ready for installation in notebooks or external enclosures.
Capacity and headroom
One terabyte provides room for operating systems, applications and large media libraries on a single drive. The 5400 RPM spindle and modest cache suit sequential workloads such as video playback or bulk file storage. Random access performance and sustained write speeds will limit responsiveness in heavy multitasking or database scenarios.
Thermals, noise and power
At 5400 RPM the drive runs cooler and quieter than faster-spinning models during typical laptop use. Power draw stays low, helping battery life in portable systems. Acoustic output is noticeable only during intensive seek activity, and thermal output remains within normal limits for slim chassis designs.
Highlights
- 1TB storage capacity for documents and media
- 5-inch SATA 6Gbps interface fits standard laptop bays
- 5400 RPM spindle speed balances performance and power draw
- 8 MB cache smooths everyday read and write tasks
- DoD 5220.22-M compliant erase prepares the drive for immediate reuse
Specifications
| Brand | HGST |
|---|---|
| Series | Travelstar |
| Model | TravelStar 5K1000 |
| RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Interface | SATA |
| Cache | 8MB |
Questions about this item
Will this 2.5-inch SATA drive work in a laptop that only has the original 3 Gbps SATA port?
Yes. The drive uses the SATA interface and will negotiate down to 3 Gbps automatically, so it works in older laptops without any adapter.
How can I verify the drive is healthy after I install it?
Run the manufacturer diagnostic or a SMART tool; the drive was erased to DoD 5220.22 M standard and tested good, and up to 25 bad sectors are considered acceptable for this unit.
Does the package include mounting screws, a caddy or a SATA cable?
The drive is sold as a bare unit; retail or OEM packing may vary, so screws, caddy and cable are not guaranteed and should be sourced separately if your laptop needs them.
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