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 Experience
the outstanding performance
Desktop HDD
Spinpoint F3
Spinpoint F1DT
EcoGreen F3 (F3EG)
EcoGreen F2 (F2EG)
EcoGreen F1DT (F1EG)

Best combination of high capacity, data

reliability and solid performance meets all
your computing needs.
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Spinpoint F3 Spinpoint F1DT

1 TB / 750 GB / 500 GB / 320 GB / 250 GB / 160 GB 1 TB / 750 GB / 640 GB / 500 GB / 320 GB / 250 GB / 160 GB / 80 GB

Desktop HDD
Specifications Specifications

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Capacity1 160 GB 250 GB 320 GB 500 GB 750 GB 1 TB Capacity1 80 GB 160 GB 250 GB 320 GB 500 GB 640 GB 750 GB 1 TB

SAMSUNG Hard Disk Drive Product Guide 2009

8 MB HD164GJ HD254GJ HD324HJ 8 MB HD083GJ HD161GJ HD251HJ HD321HJ HD501IJ
16 MB HD163GJ HD253GJ HD323HJ HD502HJ 16 MB HD162GJ HD252HJ HD322HJ HD502IJ HD642JI
32 MB HD754JJ HD103SJ 32 MB HD753LJ HD103UJ

DRIVE CONFIGURATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS DRIVE CONFIGURATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Interface Serial ATA 3.0Gbps Temperature Interface Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps Temperature
Rotational Speed 7,200 RPM Operating 0~60°C Rotational Speed 7,200 RPM Operating 0~60°C
Buffer DRAM Size2 8 / 16 / 32 MB Non-operating - 40~70°C Buffer DRAM Size2 8 / 16 / 32 MB Non-operating - 40~70°C
Sector Size 512 bytes Humidity (non-condensing) Sector Size 512 bytes Humidity (non-condensing)
Operating 5~90 % Operating 5~90 %
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Non-operating 5~95 % PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Non-operating 5~95 %
Average Seek time (typical) 8.9 ms Linear Shock (1/2 sine pulse) Average Seek Time (typical) 8.9 ms Linear Shock (1/2 sine pulse)
Average Latency 4.17 ms Operating 70 G Average Latency 4.17 ms Operating 70 G
Data Transfer Rate Non-operating 300 G Data Transfer Rate Non-operating 300 G
Media to/from Buffer (Max.) 250 MB/sec Altitude (relative to sea level) Media to/from Buffer (max.) 175 MB/sec Altitude (relative to sea level)
Buffer to/from Host (Max.) 300 MB/sec Operating -300 to 3,000 m Buffer to/from Host (max.) 300 MB/sec Operating -300 to 3,000 m
Key Features Drive Ready Time (typical) 320 / 500 GB 8 sec Non-operating -300 to 12,000 m
Key Features Drive Ready Time (typical) 80~320 GB 8 sec Non-operating -300 to 12,000 m
• Max.500 GB Formatted Capacity Per Disk 750 GB / 1 TB 11 sec • Max. 334 GB Formatted Capacity per Disk 500 GB~1 TB 10~12 sec
• Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps Interface Support POWER REQUIREMENTS • Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps Interface Support POWER REQUIREMENTS
• Improved recording stability over temperature with PMR RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS Voltage +5V±5%,+12V±10% • Improved recording stability over temperature with PMR RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS Voltage +5V±5%,+12V±10%
• Advanced dynamic FOD control for best data integrity Non-recoverable Read Error 1 sector in 1015 bits Capacity1 320/500 GB 750 GB/1 TB • Advanced dynamic FOD control for best data integrity Non-recoverable Read Error 1 sector in 1015 bits 80~320 GB 500/640 GB 750 GB/1 TB

• Intelligent compensation of external disturbance Start/Stop Cycles 50,000 Spin Up Current (12V) 2.0 A 2.2 A • Intelligent compensation of external disturbance Start/Stop Cycles 50,000 Spin Up Current (12V) 2.0 A 2.3 A 2.4 A
• SATA Native Command Queuing Feature Seek4 5.7 W 6.9 W • SATA Native Command Queuing Feature Seek4 5.7 W 6.9 W 7.6 W
• Device Initiated SATA Power Management ACOUSTICS2 Read/Write 6.1 W 7.4 W • Device Initiated SATA Power Management ACOUSTICS (AVERAGE SOUND POWER)3 Read/Write 6.1 W 7.4 W 8.4 W
• Rotational vibration sensor(Optional) Idle 320 / 500 GB 2.5 Bel Idle 5.0 W 6.4 W • Environment friendly product with RoHS compliance Idle 80~320 GB 2.5 Bel Idle 4.8 W 6.1 W 7.0 W
• Environment friendly product with RoHS compliance 750 GB / 1 TB 2.7 Bel Standby(typical) 1W 1W • Rotational vibration sensor 500 GB-1 TB 2.7 Bel Standby(typical) 1W 1W 1W
Performance Seek 320 / 500 GB 2.8 Bel Sleep(typical) 1W 1W Performance Seek 80~320 GB 2.8 Bel Sleep(typical) 1W 1W 1W
• Improved performance with dual-ARM based firmware • Improved performance with dual-ARM based
750 GB / 1 TB 2.9 Bel 500 GB-1 TB 2.9 Bel
• ATA S.M.A.R.T. Compliant firmware
PHYSICAL DIMENSION PHYSICAL DIMENSION
• ATA Automatic Acoustic Management Feature • ATA S.M.A.R.T. Compliant
Height 26.1 mm Height 26.1 mm
• ATA 48-bit Address Feature *Notes:Design and specifications are subject to change
• ATA Automatic Acoustic Management Feature
Width 101.5 mm *Notes:Design and specifications are subject to change Width 101.5 mm
• ATA Device Configuration Overlay Feature without prior notice. • ATA 48-bit Address Feature without prior notice.
Length 147.0 mm Length 147.0 mm
• NoiseGuard™ Weight (Max.) 320 / 500 GB 475 g
• ATA Device Configuration Overlay Feature Weight (Max.) 80~320 GB 470 g
• SilentSeek™ 750 GB / 1 TB 625 g • NoiseGuardTM 500/640 GB 610 g
• EcoSeek™ • SilentSeekTM 750 GB/1 TB 650 g
1 GB = 1 billion bytes, 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes. • EcoSeek™
Accessible capacity may vary as some OS uses binary
numbering system for reported capacity 1. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes, 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes.

Application 2. A small portion of the 8/16/32MB buffer memory is

reserved for firmware use
Application Accessible capacity may vary as some OS uses binary
numbering system for reported capacity
3. Average value with a high performance cover. 2. A small portion of the 8/16/32MB buffer memory is
4. Random seek with 30% duty cycle.(Average value) reserved for firmware use
3. Average value with a high performance cover.
4. Random seek with 30% duty cycle.(Average value)

Desktop PC / Digital TV / Home Media Servers Desktop PC / Digital TV / Home Media Servers
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EcoGreen F3 EcoGreen F3EG

1 TB / 750 GB / 500 GB / 320 GB / 250 GB 2 TB / 1.5 TB

Desktop HDD
Specifications Specifications

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Capacity1 250 GB 320 GB 500 GB 750 GB 1 TB Capacity1 1.5 TB 2 TB

SAMSUNG Hard Disk Drive Product Guide 2009

16 MB HD253GI HD324HI HD503HI
32 MB HD153WI HD203WI
32 MB HD754JI HD105SI

DRIVE CONFIGURATION ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS DRIVE CONFIGURATION ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Interface Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps Temperature Interface Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps Temperature
Buffer DRAM Size2 16 / 32 MB Operating 0~60°C Buffer DRAM Size2 32 MB Operating 0~60°C
Sector Size 512 bytes Non-operating - 40~70°C Sector Size 512 bytes Non-operating - 40~70°C
Humidity (non-condensing) Humidity (non-condensing)
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Operating 5~90 % PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Operating 5~90 %
Average Seek Time (typical) 8.9 ms Non-operating 5~95 % Average Seek Time (typical) 8.9 ms Non-operating 5~95 %
Average Latency 5.52 ms Linear Shock (1/2 sine pulse) Average Latency 5.56 ms Linear Shock (1/2 sine pulse)
Data Transfer Rate Operating 70 G Data Transfer Rate Operating 70 G
Media to/from Buffer (max.) 250 MB/sec Non-operating 300 G Media to/from Buffer (max.) 153 MB/sec Non-operating 250 G
Buffer to/from Host (max.) 300 MB/sec Altitude (relative to sea level) Buffer to/from Host (max.) 300 MB/sec Altitude (relative to sea level)
Drive Ready Time (typical) 250 ~ 500 GB 8 sec Operating -300 to 3,000 m Drive Ready Time (typical) 15 sec Operating -300 to 3,000 m
Key Features 750 GB / 1 TB 10 sec Non-operating -300 to 12,000 m Key Features Non-operating -300 to 12,000 m
• Max.500 GB Formatted Capacity Per Disk • Max.500 GB Formatted Capacity Per Disk RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
• Serial ATA 3.0Gbps Interface Support RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS POWER REQUIREMENTS • Environment friendly product with RoHS compliance Non-recoverable Read Error 1 sector in 1015 bits POWER REQUIREMENTS
• Improved recording stability over temperature with PMR Non-recoverable Read Error 1 sector in 1015 bits Voltage +5V±5%,+12V±10% • Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps Interface Support Load/Unload Cycles (ambient) 300,000 Voltage +5V±5%, +12V±10%
• Advanced dynamic FOD control for best data integrity Start/Stop Cycles 50,000 Capacity1 250~500 GB 750 GB / 1 TB • Improved performance with dual-ARM based firmware Capacity1 2 TB
• Intelligent compensation of external disturbance Spin Up Current (12V) 2.0 A 2.2 A • Improved recording stability over temperature with PMR ACOUSTICS 3 Spin-up Current (Max.) 2.0 A
• SATA Native Command Queuing Feature ACOUSTICS 3 Seek4 4.8 W 5.3 W • ATA S.M.A.R.T. Compliant Idle (typ/max) 2.6/2.7 Bel Random Seek3 7.2 W
• Device Initiated SATA Power Management Idle 250 ~ 500 GB 2.2 Bel Read/Write 5.1 W 5.8 W • Advanced dynamic FOD control for best data integrity Performance Seek (typ/max) 2.9/3.1 Bel Read/Write On Track 6.3 W
• Rotational vibration sensor(Optional) 750 GB / 1 TB 2.5 Bel Idle (typical) 3.9 W 4.6 W Quiet seek (typ/max) 2.8/2.9 Bel Idle (typical) 5.5 W
• ATA Automatic Acoustic Management Feature
• Environment friendly product with RoHS compliance Performance Seek 250 ~ 500 GB 2.7 Bel Standby(typical) 1W 1W Standby (typical) 1W
• Intelligent compensation of external disturbance
750 GB / 1 TB 2.8 Bel Sleep(typical) 1W 1W Sleep (typical) 1W
• Improved performance with dual-ARM based firmware • ATA 48-bit Address Feature
• ATA S.M.A.R.T. Compliant • SATA Native Command Queuing Feature
PHYSICAL DIMENSION PHYSICAL DIMENSION
• ATA Automatic Acoustic Management Feature * Notes : Design and specifications are subject to change • ATA Device Configuration Overlay Feature
Height 26.1 mm Height 26.1 mm
• ATA 48-bit Address Feature without prior notice
• Device Initiated SATA Power Management *Notes:Design and specifications are subject to change
Width 101.5 mm without prior notice. Width 101.5 mm
• ATA Device Configuration Overlay Feature 1.1 GB = 1 billion bytes, 1 TB=1 trillion bytes. • NoiseGuard™
* Accessible capacity may vary as some OS users binary Length 147.0 mm Length 147.0 mm
• NoiseGuard™ numbering system for reported capacity Weight (Max.) 250 ~ 500 GB 475 g • Rotational vibration sensor Weight (avg.) 690 g
• SilentSeek™ 2. A small portion of the 16 / 32 MB buffer memory is reserved
for firmware use 750 GB / 1 TB 625 g • SilentSeek™
• EcoSeek™ 3. Average value with a high performance cover. • EcoSeek™
4. Random seek with 30% duty cycle.(Average value) 1.1 MB = 1,000,000 Bytes, 1 GB=1,000,000,000 Bytes.
2. A small portion of the 32MB buffer memory is reserved for
firmware use.
3 Random seek with 30% duty cycle.(Average value).
Application Application

Desktop PC / Digital TV / Home Media Servers Desktop PC / Digital TV / Home Media Servers
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EcoGreen F2 EcoGreen F1DT

1.5 TB / 1 TB / 500 GB 1 TB / 750 GB / 640 GB / 500 GB / 320 GB / 250 GB

Desktop HDD
Specifications Specifications

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Capacity1 500 GB 1 TB 1.5 TB Capacity1 250 GB 320 GB 500 GB 640 GB 750 GB 1 TB

SAMSUNG Hard Disk Drive Product Guide 2009

16 MB HD502HI HD102SI HD153UI 16 MB HD252HI HD322HI HD502JI HD642JI
32 MB HD103SI HD154UI 32 MB HD753LI HD103UI

DRIVE CONFIGURATION ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS DRIVE CONFIGURATIONS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Interface Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps Temperature Interface Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps Temperature
Buffer DRAM Size2 16 / 32 MB Operating 0~60°C Buffer DRAM Size2 16 / 32 MB Operating 0~60°C
Sector Size 512 bytes Non-operating - 40~70°C Sector Size 512 bytes Non-operating - 40~70°C
Humidity (non-condensing) Humidity (non-condensing)
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Operating 5~90 % PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Operating 5~90 %
Average Seek Time (typical) 8.9 ms Non-operating 5~95 % Seek Time (typical) Non-operating 5~95 %
Average Latency 5.6 ms Linear Shock (1/2 sine pulse) Average 8.9 ms Linear Shock (1/2 sine pulse)
Data Transfer Rate Operating 70 G Average Latency 5.56 ms Operating 70 G
Media to/from Buffer (max.) 166 MB/sec Non-operating 300 G Data Transfer Rate Non-operating 300 G
Buffer to/from Host (max.) 300 MB/sec Altitude (relative to sea level) Media to/from Buffer (max.) 140 MB/sec Altitude (relative to sea level)
Drive Ready Time (typical) 500 GB 8 sec Operating -300 to 3,000 m Buffer to/from Host (max.) 300 MB/sec Operating -300 to 3,000 m
Key Features 1 TB 11 sec Non-operating -300 to 12,000 m
Key Features Drive Ready Time (typical) 250-320 GB 8 sec Non-operating -300 to 12,000 m
• Max.500 GB Formatted Capacity Per Disk 1.5 TB 13 sec • Max. 334 GB Formatted Capacity per Disk 500 GB~1 TB 12 sec
• Environment friendly product with RoHS compliance POWER REQUIREMENTS • Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps Interface Support POWER REQUIREMENTS
• Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps Interface Support RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS Voltage +5V±5%,+12V±10% • Improved recording stability over temperature RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS Voltage +5V±5%,+12V±10%
• Improved performance with dual-ARM based firmware Non-recoverable Read Error 1 sector in 1015 bits Capacity1 500 GB 1 TB 1.5 TB with PMR Non-recoverable Read Error 1 sector in 1015 bits 250/320 GB 500/640 GB 750 GB/1 TB

• Improved recording stability over temperature with PMR Start/Stop Cycles 50,000 Spin Up Current (Max) 2.0 A 2.0 A 2.0 A • Advanced dynamic FOD control for best data integrity Start/Stop Cycles 50,000 Spin Up Current (12V) 2.0 A 2.0 A 2.0 A
• ATA S.M.A.R.T. Compliant Seek4 4.8 W 5.3 W 5.7 W • Intelligent compensation of external disturbance Seek4 4.8 W 5.2 W 5.7 W
• Advanced dynamic FOD control for best data integrity ACOUSTICS 3 Read/Write 5.1 W 5.8 W 6.3 W • SATA Native Command Queuing Feature ACOUSTICS (AVERAGE SOUND POWER)3 Read/Write 5.1 W 5.6 W 6.3 W
• ATA Automatic Acoustic Management Feature Idle 500 GB 2.2 Bel Idle (typical) 3.9 W 4.6 W 5.1 W • Device Initiated SATA Power Management Idle 250-320 GB 2.2 Bel Idle 3.9 W 4.4 W 5.1 W
• Intelligent compensation of external disturbance 1/1.5 TB 2.5 Bel Standby (typical) 1W 1W 1W • Environment friendly product with RoHS compliance 500 GB-1 TB 2.5 Bel Standby(typical) 1W 1W 1W
Performance Seek 500 GB 2.7 Bel Sleep (typical) 1W 1W 1W Performance Seek 250-320 GB 2.7 Bel Sleep(typical) 1W 1W 1W
• ATA 48-bit Address Feature • Improved performance with dual-ARM based
1/1.5 TB 2.8 Bel 500 GB-1 TB 2.8 Bel
• SATA Native Command Queuing Feature firmware
PHYSICAL DIMENSION PHYSICAL DIMENSION
• ATA Device Configuration Overlay Feature • ATA S.M.A.R.T. Compliant
Height 26.1 mm Height 26.1 mm
• Device Initiated SATA Power Management *Notes:Design and specifications are subject to change • ATA Automatic Acoustic Management Feature *Notes:Design and specifications are subject to change
without prior notice. Width 101.5 mm Width 101.5 mm
• NoiseGuard™ • ATA 48-bit Address Feature without prior notice.
Length 147.0 mm Length 147.0 mm
• Rotational vibration sensor Weight (Max.) 500 GB 470 g
• ATA Device Configuration Overlay Feature Weight (Max.) 250/320 GB 470 g
• SilentSeek™ 1 TB 610 g • NoiseGuard™ 500/640 GB 610 g
• EcoSeek™ 1.5 TB 650 g • SilentSeek™ 750 GB/1 TB 650 g
• EcoSeek™
1. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes, 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes. 1. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes, 1 TB = 1 trillion bytes.
Accessible capacity may vary as some OS uses binary
Application numbering system for reported capacity
2. A small portion of the 8/16/32MB buffer memory is
Application Accessible capacity may vary as some OS uses binary
numbering system for reported capacity
2. A small portion of the 8/16/32MB buffer memory is
reserved for firmware use reserved for firmware use
3. Average value with a high performance cover. 3. Average value with a high performance cover.
4. Random seek with 30% duty cycle.(Average value) 4. Random seek with 30% duty cycle.(Average value)

Desktop PC / Digital TV / Home Media Servers Desktop PC / Digital TV / Home Media Servers
 Go beyond
your mobility
Mobile HDD
Spinpoint M7 (Enhanced)
Spinpoint M7U / Spinpoint M7

True mobility in your imagination can be realized with

desktop-compatible capacity, quietest operation, and
longer battery life.
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Spinpoint M7 (Enhanced) Spinpoint M7U

640GB / 500GB / 320GB / 250GB / 160GB 500 GB / 320 GB / 250 GB / 160 GB

Mobile HDD
Specifications Specifications

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Capacity1 160 GB 250 GB 320 GB 500 GB 640 GB Capacity1 160 GB 250 GB 320 GB 500 GB

SAMSUNG Hard Disk Drive Product Guide 2009

8 MB HM161GI HM251HI HM321HI HM501II HM641JI 8 MB HM162HX HM252HX HM322IX HM502JX

DRIVE CONFIGURATION ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS DRIVE CONFIGURATION ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Interface SATA 3.0 Gbps Temperature Interface USB 2.0 Temperature
Rotational Speed 5,400 RPM Operating 5~55°C Rotational Speed 5,400 RPM Operating 5~55°C
Buffer DRAM Size2 8 MB Non-operating - 40~70°C Buffer DRAM Size2 8 MB Non-operating - 40~70°C
Sector Size 512 bytes Humidity (non-condensing) Sector Size 512 bytes Humidity (non-condensing)
Operating 5~90 % Operating 5~90 %
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Non-operating 5~95 % PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Non-operating 5~95 %
Average Seek Time (typical) 12 ms Linear Shock (1/2 sine pulse) Average Seek Time (typical) 12 ms Linear Shock (1/2 sine pulse)
Data Transfer Rate Operating 400 G Data Transfer Rate Operating 300 G
Media to/from Buffer (max.) 138 MB/sec Non-operating 900 G Media to/from Buffer (max.) 138 MB/sec Non-operating 900 G
Buffer to/from Host (max.) 300 MB/sec Vibration Buffer to/from Host (max.) 60 MB/sec Vibration
Drive Ready Time (typical)3 4 sec Operating (Random, 10~500Hz) 1.5 Grms
Key
KeyFeatures
Features Altitude (relative to sea level) Key
KeyFeatures
Features Drive Ready Time (typical)3 4sec Operating (Random, 10~500Hz) 0.9 Grms
Altitude (relative to sea level)
•• Max.
Max. 320 GB formatted capacity per disk
160GB formatted capacity per disk RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS3 Operating -300 to 3,000 m
•• Max.
Max. 250 GB formatted capacity per disk
160GB formatted capacity per disk RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS Operating -300 to 3,000 m
• Serial ATA 3.0Gbps Interface Support Non-recoverable Read Error 1 sector in 10 bits
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Non-operating -400 to 15,000 m • TuMR/PMR head with FOD technology Non-recoverable Read Error 1 sector in 1014 bits Non-operating -400 to 15,000 m
•• TuMR/PMR head with
SATA Native Command FOD
Queuing technology
Feature Controlled Ramp Load/Unload 600,000 •• TuMR/PMR head
USB 2.0 Interface with FOD technology
Support Controlled Ramp Load/Unload 600,000
• TuMR/PMR head with FOD technology POWER REQUIREMENTS • Load/Unload Head Technology POWER REQUIREMENTS
•• USB 2.0 Interface Support
Load/Unload Head Technology ACOUSTICS (AVERAGE SOUND POWER) Voltage +5V±5% •• USB 2.0 Interface Support
SilentSeek™ ACOUSTICS (AVERAGE SOUND POWER)3 Voltage +5V±5%
Idle(typical) 2.4 Bel Spin Up Current (Max.) 1000 mA
•• Load/Unload Head
ATA Security Mode Technology
Feature Set •• Load/Unload
NoiseGuard™ Head Technology Idle (typical) 2.4 Bel Spin Up Current (Max.) 750 mA
• ATA S.M.A.R.T. Feature Set Performance Seek4 2.6 Bel Seek (avg)5 2.5 W Performance Seek (typical) 2.6 Bel Seek (typical) 2.8 W
• EcoSeek™
•• SilentSeek™
SilentSeek™ Read/Write (avg) 2.5 W • SilentSeek™ Read/Write (typical) 3.2 W
Low Power Idle (avg) 0.85 W Idle (typical) 1.6 W
•• NoiseGuard™
NoiseGuard™
*Notes:Design and specifications are subject to change Standby (avg) 0.25 W • NoiseGuard™ *Notes:Design and specifications are subject to change
• EcoSeek™ Standby (typical) 1.2 W
without prior notice. without prior notice.
Sleep (avg) 0.2 W Sleep (typical) 1.2 W

PHYSICAL DIMENSION PHYSICAL DIMENSION

Height (max.) 9.5 mm Height 9.5 mm
Width 69.85 mm Width 69.85 mm
Length (max.) 100 mm Length 104 mm
Weight (max.) 105 g Weight (max.) 105 g

1.1 MB = 1,000,000 Bytes, 1 GB = 1,000,000,000 Bytes

Accessible capacity may vary as some OS uses binary 1.1MB = 1,000,000 Bytes, 1GB = 1,000,000,000 Bytes
numbering system for reported capacity Accessible capacity may vary as some OS uses binary
Application
Application 2. A small portion of the 8MB buffer memory is reserved for
firmware use Application
Application numbering system Read/Write (avg.) 3.2 W for reported
capacity
3. Power-On to Drive Ready 2. A small portion of the 8MB buffer memory is reserved for
4. 30% duty cycle, random seek firmware use Standby (avg.) 1.2 W
3. Power-On to Drive Ready Sleep (avg.l) 1.2 W
4. 30% duty cycle, random seek
5. On Track Read Operation

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500 GB / 400 GB / 320 GB / 250 GB

Mobile HDD
Specifications

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Capacity1 160GB 250
250GB
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320 GB 400GB
400 GB 500GB 500 GB

SAMSUNG Hard Disk Drive Product Guide 2009

Model
8 MB 8MB HM160HX HM250HI
HM251JX HM320JX
HM320II HM400JI HM500JI

DRIVE CONFIGURATION ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

Interface SATA 3.0 Gbps Temperature
Rotational Speed 5,400 RPM Operating 5~55°C
Buffer DRAM Size2 8 MB Non-operating - 40~70°C
Sector Size 512 bytes Humidity (non-condensing)
Operating 8~90 %
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS Non-operating 5~95 %
Average Seek Time (typical) 12 ms Linear Shock (1/2 sine pulse)
Data Transfer Rate Operating 400 G
Media to/from Buffer (max.) 138 MB/sec Non-operating 900 G
Buffer to/from Host (max.) 300 MB/sec Vibration
Drive Ready Time (typical)3 4 sec Operating (Random, 10~500Hz) 1.5 Grms
Key
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Features Altitude (relative to sea level)
•• Max.
Max. 250 GB formatted capacity per disk
160GB formatted capacity per disk RELIABILITY SPECIFICATIONS Operating -300 to 3,000 m
• SATA Native Command Queuing Feature Non-recoverable Read Error 1 sector in 1014 bits Non-operating -400 to 15,000 m
•• TuMR/PMR
TuMR/PMR head head withtechnology
with FOD FOD technology Controlled Ramp Load/Unload 600,000
• Serial ATA 3.0 Gbps Interface Support POWER REQUIREMENTS
•• USB 2.0 Interface Support
Load/Unload Head Technology ACOUSTICS (AVERAGE SOUND POWER)3 Voltage +5V±5%
•• Load/Unload
ATA Security ModeHead Technology
Feature Set Idle (typical) 2.4 Bel Spin Up Current (Max.) 1000 mA
• ATA S.M.A.R.T. Feature Set Performance Seek (typical) 2.6 Bel Seek (avg)4 2.5 W
•• SilentSeek™
SilentSeek™ Read/Write (avg) 2.5 W
Low Power Idle (avg) 0.85 W
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HD254GJ 250 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 8 512 HD154UI 1.5 TB SATA 3.0 Gbps 16/32 512
HD324HJ 320 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 8 512 HD252HI 250 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512
HD163GJ 160 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512 Desktop HD322HI 320 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512
F3 HD253GJ 250 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512 HDD HD502JI 500 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512
HD323HJ 320 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512 F1EG HD642JI 640 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512
HD502HJ 500 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512 HD753LI 750 SATA 3.0 Gbps 32 512
HD754JJ 750 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 32 512 HD103UI 1 TB SATA 3.0 Gbps 32 512
HD103SJ 1TB 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 32 512 HM161GI 160 5400 SATA 3.0Gbps 8 512
HD083GJ 80 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 8 512 HM251HI 250 5400 SATA 3.0Gbps 8 512
HD161GJ 160 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 8 512 M7 HM321HI 320 5400 SATA 3.0Gbps 8 512
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HD251HJ 250 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 8 512 HM501JI 500 5400 SATA 3.0Gbps 8 512
HD321HJ 320 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 8 512 HM641JI 640 5400 SATA 3.0Gbps 8 512
Desktop HD501IJ 500 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 8 512 HM162HX 160 5400 USB 2.0 8 512
HDD HD162GJ 160 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512
Mobile HM252HX 250 5400 USB 2.0 8 512
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HD252HJ 250 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512 HM322IX 320 5400 USB 2.0 8 512
HD322HJ 320 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512 HM502JX 500 5400 USB 2.0 8 512
HD502IJ 500 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512
HM250II 250 5400 SATA 3.0 Gbps 8 512
HD642JJ 640 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512
HM320HI 320 5400 SATA 3.0 Gbps 8 512
HD753LJ 750 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 32 512 M7
HM400HI 400 5400 SATA 3.0 Gbps 8 512
HD103UJ 1 TB 7200 SATA 3.0 Gbps 32 512
HM500JI 500 5400 SATA 3.0 Gbps 8 512
HD253GI 250 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512
HD324HI 320 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512
F3EG HD503HI 500 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16 512
HD754JI 750 SATA 3.0 Gbps 32 512
HD105SI 1TB SATA 3.0 Gbps 32 512
HD502HI 500 SATA 3.0 Gbps 16/32 512
F2EG HD102SI 1 TB SATA 3.0 Gbps 16/32 512
HD103SI 1 TB SATA 3.0 Gbps 16/32 512
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