Fujitsu Combines Capacity, Performance and Power Efficiency Into the Industry’s First 320GB 7200 RPM 2.5″ Sata Hard Disk Drive
Posted on March 24, 2008
Filed Under Storage
SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 24 /PRNewswire/ — Fujitsu Computer Products
of America, Inc., a leading supplier of innovative computer products
including hard disk drives, peripherals and biometric security solutions,
today announced the release of its 2.5-inch 320GB(1) 7200RPM SATA hard disk
drive (HDD), its second-generation high capacity 7200RPM SATA drive. By
doubling storage capacity, increasing data throughput, and keeping power
consumption low, Fujitsu has created a 2.5-inch HDD that rivals the
performance of traditional 3.5-inch form factor desktop HDDs. Slim-line
desktop PCs, along with mainstream and high performance gaming laptops,
will benefit from the combination of high storage capacity and high
performance. Users will be able to optimize their gaming experience, or
store and run simultaneous multimedia photo, high-definition video and
office applications.
“Worldwide shipments of 2.5-inch 7200RPM SATA HDDs increased more than
90% in 2007 while average overall 2.5-inch HDD capacities grew more than
60%,” said John Monroe, a research vice president at Gartner. “As average
HDD capacities continue to increase, the need for greater performance to
take full advantage of rich media applications in mobile computing
environments will create new dimensions of demand and new opportunities for
drive makers and PC OEMs. We anticipate a combined annual growth rate for
2.5-inch 7200RPM SATA HDDs in excess of 60% during the next five years.”
Fujitsu has once again engineered a hard disk drive that is unmatched
in the marketplace. 320GB of capacity in a 2.5-inch form factor allows
manufacturers to design creative new PCs and applications that aren’t
inhibited by performance and capacity limitations. As a part of Fujitsu’s
Green Policy Innovation Program, unveiled in December 2007, the Fujitsu
MHZ2 BJ series HDD will ensure performance for multimedia and
data-intensive applications like gaming, graphic editing and
high-definition video, while reducing power consumption.
“Users continue to demand increased HDD capacity and speed, and we are
taking an impressive step in that direction by delivering the first 320GB
7200RPM mobile drives,” said Joel Hagberg, vice president, marketing and
business development, Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. “In
addition, Fujitsu and its customers understand that each future generation
of technology must have a smaller carbon footprint without sacrificing
quality or performance. The MHZ2 series exemplifies Fujitsu’s dedication to
technology innovation and energy efficiency.”
Availability and Hard Disk Drive Specifications
The Fujitsu MHZ2 BJ hard disk drive series will start shipping in the
second calendar quarter of 2008 with the following specifications:
— Capacity: 80/120/160/250/320GB
— Rotational Speed: 7200RPM
— Interface: SATA 3.0 Gb/sec and 1.5Gb/sec
— Buffer to Host Transfer Rate: 300MB/sec max.
— Read/Write Seek Time: 10.5/12.5msec (typ).
— Track to Track Seek Time: 1.5msec (typ).
— R/W Power Consumption: 2.3W (typ).
— Idle Power Consumption: 0.8W (typ). (Best-in-Class)
— Standby/Sleep Power Consumption: 0.13W (typ). (Best-in-Class)
— Acoustic: 2.5 bels (idle). (Best in Class)
— Operating Shock: 325G (2msec)
About Fujitsu
Fujitsu is a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications
solutions for the global marketplace. Pace-setting device technologies,
highly reliable computing and communications products, and a worldwide
corps of systems and services experts uniquely position Fujitsu to deliver
comprehensive solutions that open up infinite possibilities for its
customers’ success. Headquartered in Tokyo, Fujitsu Limited (TSE:6702)
reported consolidated revenues of 5.1 trillion yen (US$43.2 billion) for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007. See http://www.fujitsu.com for
further information.
About Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc.
Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. conducts engineering and
marketing activities in Sunnyvale, CA and sales operations throughout the
United States. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. currently offers
products and services including hard disk drives, scanners and scanner
maintenance, palm vein recognition technology, broadcast video products and
10Gb Ethernet switches. Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. is
located at 1255 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085. For more
information about Fujitsu products and services, call us at 800-626-4686 or
408-746-7000. For more information, please see: http://us.fujitsu.com/fcpa
(1) One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be
less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and
formatting.
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