Maxtor
Maxtor Atlas 10K V 8J300J0 300GB 10000 RPM 8MB SCSI Ultra320 80pin 3.5" internal hard drive
300 GB 10000 RPM SCSI Ultra320 80-pin drive with 8 MB cache and 4.4 ms seek time for server storage
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSCSI Ultra320 80pin
- Capacity300GB
- RPM10000 RPM
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time4.4ms
- 10000 RPM spindle speed cuts average seek to 4.4 ms
- 8 MB cache and Ultra320 SCSI interface sustain high-throughput server workloads
- 300 GB capacity in a 3.5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
- MaxAdapt technology eases integration into existing SCSI environments
- Per-platter density doubles that of 15K RPM drives for efficient storage scaling
Server storage upgrade
The Maxtor Atlas 10K V 8J300J0 is a 300GB 10000 RPM internal hard drive built for server environments. Its SCSI Ultra320 80pin interface and 8MB cache support high-throughput workloads where consistent rotational speed matters.
Direct 80-pin mounting
The bare drive plugs straight into an 80-pin backplane or hot-swap cage without extra cabling. Ensure the host bus adapter or RAID controller supports SCSI Ultra320 signalling and that termination is correct, otherwise the drive will not be detected.
Verify SCSI Ultra320 backplane
Confirm your chassis provides an 80-pin SCA connector with active termination and adequate cooling for a 10000 RPM unit. This drive is not suited for desktop PCs lacking native SCSI controllers or for arrays requiring larger capacities.
Highlights
- 10000 RPM spindle speed cuts average seek to 4.4 ms
- 8 MB cache and Ultra320 SCSI interface sustain high-throughput server workloads
- 300 GB capacity in a 3.5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
- MaxAdapt technology eases integration into existing SCSI environments
- Per-platter density doubles that of 15K RPM drives for efficient storage scaling
Specifications
| Brand | Maxtor |
|---|---|
| Series | Atlas 10K V |
| Model | 8J300J0 |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SCSI Ultra320 80pin |
| Capacity | 300GB |
| RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 4.4ms |
| Average Write Time | 4.9ms |
| Average Latency | 3ms |
| Features | Ease of integration MaxAdapt® Double the capacity of 15K RPM drives (per platter) SCSI investment protection |
| Usage | Ideal for Servers |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.91 kg |
| Package size | 152 × 127 × 51 mm |
Questions about this item
How can I verify the Maxtor Atlas 10K V 8J300J0 is performing correctly after installation?
Check that the drive is detected at the full 300GB capacity and that the SCSI Ultra320 80pin interface negotiates the expected transfer rate. Monitoring tools should report the 10000 RPM spindle speed and average seek time near 4.4ms during operation.
What is included with the bare-drive 8J300J0 and what must I source separately?
The package contains only the 3.5-inch hard drive itself. You will need to provide a compatible SCSI Ultra320 80pin cable or backplane, mounting screws or rails for a 3.5-inch bay, and a power connector suited to the drive.
Which capacity version of the Atlas 10K V should I choose for a server needing maximum platter density?
The 300GB model delivers double the capacity of 15K RPM drives per platter, making it the highest-density option in this series for server workloads that prioritise storage space over peak rotational speed.
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