Maxtor
Maxtor 8D147J0 147GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.5" internal hard drive
10 000 RPM SATA desktop drive with 147 GB capacity for server workloads
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA
- Capacity147GB
- RPM10000 RPM
- UsageIdeal for Servers
- Form Factor3.5"
- 10000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access for server workloads
- SATA interface provides broad compatibility with desktop and server systems
- 147 GB capacity stores operating systems and critical applications
- 80-pin Ultra320 connector supports high-throughput enterprise environments
- 5-inch low-profile 1.0-inch form factor fits dense server chassis
147 GB 10 000 RPM server drive
The Maxtor 8D147J0 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for server workloads. Its 10 000 RPM spindle speed and SATA interface suit environments that prioritise quick sequential access over maximum capacity. The bare-drive packaging means it arrives without cables or brackets.
SATA throughput ceiling
The SATA interface caps sustained transfer rates well below what the 10 000 RPM platters can deliver in burst scenarios. Real-world throughput will hit the bus limit before the drive mechanics run out of steam, so random I/O scaling stops at the controller.
147 GB capacity boundary
At 147 GB the drive holds a modest OS volume, a database log partition or a small application dataset. It fills quickly with modern log retention or virtual machine images, so larger arrays or higher-capacity spindles become necessary once the working set grows beyond that footprint.
Highlights
- 10000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access for server workloads
- SATA interface provides broad compatibility with desktop and server systems
- 147 GB capacity stores operating systems and critical applications
- 80-pin Ultra320 connector supports high-throughput enterprise environments
- 5-inch low-profile 1.0-inch form factor fits dense server chassis
Specifications
| Brand | Maxtor |
|---|---|
| Model | 8d147j0 |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA |
| Capacity | 147GB |
| RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Usage | Ideal for Servers |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.45 kg |
| Package size | 152 × 102 × 51 mm |
Questions about this item
Should I choose the 147 GB capacity for my server build?
The 147 GB capacity suits server workloads needing fast access to smaller data sets such as OS volumes or transaction logs.
What does the 10000 RPM speed deliver in a live system?
The 10000 RPM spindle reduces rotational latency so the drive can service I/O requests more quickly than slower-spinning alternatives.
How does the SATA interface limit real-world throughput?
The SATA connection caps sustained transfer rates at the interface maximum, so peak sequential reads cannot exceed that link speed.
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