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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with circuit board visible

Maxtor

Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6B300S0 300GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-AF74-085YJ MPN 6B300S0

3.5-inch desktop hard drive with 300GB capacity, 7200 RPM speed and 16MB cache over SATA 1.5Gb/s interface

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Capacity300GB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache16MB
  • Average Seek Time9ms
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother data transfers
  • 300 GB capacity stores operating system, applications and personal files
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface connects directly to standard motherboard ports
  • RoHS compliant design reduces hazardous substances in the build

Maxtor DiamondMax 10 300GB Desktop Drive

This Maxtor DiamondMax 10 model 6B300S0 is a 300GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for desktop computers. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 16MB cache and connects via a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. The bare drive arrives without cables or mounting hardware.

Ideal for Legacy SATA Replacements

The drive suits owners of older desktops or servers that only support the first-generation SATA 1.5Gb/s link and need a direct 300GB replacement. It is not for builders wanting higher capacities, faster 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s throughput, solid-state speeds, or larger cache buffers for modern workloads.

SATA 1.5Gb/s Interface Decides Fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. Your motherboard or controller must provide a matching first-generation SATA port; a newer SATA revision will work but cannot exceed this drive's native 1.5Gb/s signalling rate.

Highlights

  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother data transfers
  • 300 GB capacity stores operating system, applications and personal files
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface connects directly to standard motherboard ports
  • RoHS compliant design reduces hazardous substances in the build

Specifications

BrandMaxtor
SeriesDiamondMax 10
Model6B300S0
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 1.5Gb/s
Capacity300GB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache16MB
Average Seek Time9ms
Average Latency4.17ms
FeaturesRoHS Comliant (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)
Maxtor supports the Global Environment
Reduce lead, mercury, hexavalent chromium, cadmium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) contents.
Maxtor-developed Shock Protection
System (SPS) and Data Protection System (DPS).
Fluid dynamic bearing motor for quiet operation
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Is the 300GB capacity enough for a secondary storage drive?

The 300GB capacity provides space for documents, media files and backups on a desktop system.

What does the 7200 RPM spindle speed deliver in daily use?

The 7200 RPM spindle speed combined with a 9ms average seek time gives responsive file access and application loading on a SATA 1.5Gb/s connection.

Will the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface limit performance on a modern motherboard?

The drive uses the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface and will operate at that link speed regardless of the host controller version.

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