Overview
The Toshiba DT01ACA050 is a 500GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive engineered for commercial desktop computers and industrial control systems. This one-disk 7200 RPM 3.5-inch HDD is optimized for use in power-friendly consumer and commercial desktop computers. With 32MB cache buffer the DT01ACA drives are designed for faster data processing. The drive delivers reliable performance in mid-sized storage applications where cost-effective capacity is required.
Key Features
- Fast Performance: 7200 RPM rotational speed and 32MB cache to help ensure uninterrupted data transfers.
- Advanced Format Technology: Advanced Sector Format technology utilizes the industry standard 4K byte-per-sector configuration and improved error-correcting code functionality to enhance data integrity.
- Energy Efficient: This desktop drive provides up to 16% energy savings in idle mode compared to the previous model.
- SATA 6Gb/s Interface: The 6 Gb/s SATA interface drives deliver 7200 rpm performance.
- Environmentally Conscious: These desktop drives are halogen-free, demonstrating Toshiba Corporation’s global commitment to Environmentally Conscious Products (ECPs) that have minimal environmental impact.
Technical Specifications
The Toshiba DT01ACA050 features industry-standard SATA connectivity with robust mechanical durability for extended service life in continuous-duty applications. 300,000 Load/Unload Cycles, 4.17 ms Average Latency specifications support reliable archival and backup use cases.
Typical Applications
- Commercial desktop and workstation storage upgrades
- Industrial control system data logging and recording
- Archive and backup storage for SMB/enterprise environments
- Embedded system mass storage applications
- Consumer and small office document/media repositories
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Any system with 3.5-inch SATA hard drive bay
- SATA hot-swap drive trays and enclosures
- SATA III (6Gb/s) motherboards and storage controllers
- Standard 3.5-inch internal drive mounting brackets
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Alternative Part Numbers: 9F13178, HDS721050DLE630, DS7SAE500
- Toshiba DT01ACA series (050, 100, 150 GB variants in same form factor)
- Legacy PATA-to-SATA migration projects for industrial equipment
Works With
- Windows Server 2008 R2 and later operating systems
- Linux kernel 2.6.32+ (standard ext3/ext4 filesystems)
- RAID controllers supporting SATA interface
- Storage area networks (SAN) with SATA/iSCSI gateway appliances
