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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with circuit board visible

HGST

HGST Deskstar 7K1000.C HDS721025CLA382 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-8HPP-41XJF MPN HDS721025CLA382

A 250 GB 3.5-inch desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 8 MB cache and SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Capacity250GB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache8MB
  • FeaturesAdvanced Power Management - Reduces power during idle period
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables fast data access
  • 250 GB capacity provides ample desktop storage space
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface ensures broad motherboard compatibility
  • HiVERT technology delivers low power consumption during operation
  • Thermal Fly-height Control improves reliability and soft error rate

250 GB SATA desktop drive

The HGST Deskstar 7K1000.C is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive with 250 GB capacity. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. An 8 MB cache buffers read and write operations. The drive is supplied as a bare unit in new condition.

Suits older SATA builds only

This drive fits systems that accept a 3.5 inch SATA 3.0Gb/s device and need modest capacity. It is not suited for builds that require larger storage volumes or faster 6.0Gb/s throughput. Buyers wanting higher areal density or modern power-saving features should look at newer platforms. The bare-drive packaging means no mounting hardware or cables are included.

SATA 3.0Gb/s interface decides fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. The host must provide a matching SATA port and 3.5 inch bay. If the system only offers SATA 6.0Gb/s ports the drive will still operate but at the lower 3.0Gb/s rate. No other interface or form factor is supported by this model.

Highlights

  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables fast data access
  • 250 GB capacity provides ample desktop storage space
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface ensures broad motherboard compatibility
  • HiVERT technology delivers low power consumption during operation
  • Thermal Fly-height Control improves reliability and soft error rate

Specifications

BrandHitachi GST
SeriesDeskstar 7K1000.C
ModelHDS721025CLA382 (0F10379)
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity250GB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache8MB
FeaturesAdvanced Power Management - Reduces power during idle periods
HiVERT technology - Best-of-breed power consumption
Thermal Fly-height Control (TFC) - Better soft error rate for improved reliability and performance
Head load/unload - Protects disk during non-operation
ECC and CRC protection - Data integrity enhanced throughout circuits
SMART command transport - Adaptive error correction
Internal thermal sensor - Improves data integrity
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How much power and heat does the Deskstar 7K1000.C produce when running all day?

Advanced Power Management reduces power during idle periods and HiVERT technology delivers best-of-breed power consumption, while an internal thermal sensor helps manage heat for data integrity.

What SATA interface and form factor must my motherboard or controller support for this 3.5" drive?

The drive uses a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, so your system needs a compatible SATA port and a 3.5-inch drive bay with power and data cables.

Will this 7200 RPM SATA drive work alongside older PATA or slower SATA drives in the same system?

It connects via SATA 3.0Gb/s and operates independently on its own port, so it can coexist with older drives as long as each has a dedicated SATA connection and the BIOS recognises the 250GB capacity.

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