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HGST Travelstar 7K100 HTS721060G9SA00 60GB 7200 RPM 8MB SATA 1.5Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
A 60 GB 2.5″ laptop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 8 MB cache and SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 1.5Gb/s
- Capacity60GB
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time10ms
- Average Write Time11ms
- 7200 RPM delivers desktop-like speed in a laptop drive
- 8 MB cache reduces average seek to 10 ms
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface fits legacy 2.5" bays
- Enhanced ABLE extends battery life on mobile systems
- Femto actuator design withstands high operating shock
Travelstar 7K100 60GB laptop drive
The HGST Travelstar 7K100 HTS721060G9SA00 is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive built for notebooks. It spins at 7200 RPM with an 8MB cache to deliver desktop-like responsiveness in a mobile form factor. The 60GB capacity suits operating-system installs or modest data storage in older machines. Buyers who need more storage will find the capacity limiting.
SATA 1.5Gb/s interface limits
The drive connects through a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface, capping theoretical throughput at 1.5 gigabits per second. Average seek time is 10ms, average write time is 11ms and average latency is 4.2ms. These figures reflect the mechanical and bus constraints of the platform. Systems requiring faster sequential or random access will not reach higher speeds with this interface.
Bare drive installation notes
The unit ships as a bare drive without mounting brackets, cables or screws. Installation follows standard 2.5-inch SATA procedure: secure the drive in the bay, attach the data and power connectors, and initialise the volume in the operating system. Compatibility issues usually arise when a notebook BIOS does not recognise the drive geometry or when the SATA controller lacks legacy 1.5Gb/s support.
Highlights
- 7200 RPM delivers desktop-like speed in a laptop drive
- 8 MB cache reduces average seek to 10 ms
- SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface fits legacy 2.5" bays
- Enhanced ABLE extends battery life on mobile systems
- Femto actuator design withstands high operating shock
Specifications
| Brand | Hitachi GST |
|---|---|
| Series | Travelstar 7K100 |
| Model | HTS721060G9SA00 (0A25025) |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 1.5Gb/s |
| Capacity | 60GB |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 10ms |
| Average Write Time | 11ms |
| Average Latency | 4.2ms |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Features | Desktop-like performance in a mobile drive Enhanced ABLE for maximum battery utilization Industry-leading robustness in both non-op and operating shock Optimized femto actuator/suspension design Native Command Queuing Hot Plug and Staggered Spin-up RoHS compliant |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.39 kg |
| Package size | 152 × 102 × 51 mm |
Questions about this item
Is the 60 GB capacity the only option in the Travelstar 7K100 series?
The product page lists only the 60 GB model HTS721060G9SA00; other capacities are not shown here.
What does the 7200 RPM speed mean for everyday laptop use?
The 7200 RPM spindle delivers desktop-like performance with a 10 ms average seek time and 4.2 ms latency.
How does the SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface limit real-world transfer rates?
The SATA 1.5 Gb/s link caps the maximum interface throughput to 1.5 Gb/s, below the drive's own cache speed.
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