Overview
The Hitachi Travelstar HTS721060G9AT00 is a 60GB capacity 2.5-inch internal hard drive from Hitachi’s Travelstar 7K100 series. This drive is Hitachi’s second generation 7200 RPM 2.5-inch hard drive offering leading-edge capacity, performance, durability and power utilization, with desktop-like performance for notebook PCs and compact, high-end devices. This model is well-suited for legacy laptop replacements and storage upgrades where IDE/ATA compatibility is required.
Key Features
- 7200 RPM Spindle Speed — Desktop-class performance with 7200 RPM rotation
- 60GB Storage Capacity — Ample room for operating systems, applications, and user data on legacy notebooks
- 8MB Cache Buffer — Improves read/write throughput and reduces latency
- ATA-100 (Ultra DMA/100) Interface — Maximum external data transfer rate of 100 MBps
- 2.5-Inch Form Factor — Standard notebook drive size; 9.5mm height for broad compatibility
- Quiet, Power-Efficient Design — Quiet operation and optimum power efficiency on a proven platform
Technical Specifications
- Model Number: HTS721060G9AT00
- Series: Travelstar 7K100
- Capacity: 60GB
- Interface: IDE/ATA-100 (Ultra DMA/100, ATA-6)
- Form Factor: 2.5 inches
- Height: 9.5mm
- Dimensions (W×D×H): 2.8″ × 3.9″ × 0.4″
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
- Cache: 8MB
- Connector Type: 44-pin IDE
- Max Data Transfer Rate (External): 100 MBps
- Max Data Transfer Rate (Internal): 70.1 MBps
Typical Applications
The Hitachi Travelstar HTS721060G9AT00 is ideal for:
- Notebook/laptop hard drive replacements and upgrades
- Legacy portable computing systems requiring IDE/ATA drives
- Archival storage in older systems still in service
- Data recovery and migration projects
- Systems requiring compact 2.5-inch drives with ATA interface
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Laptop and notebook computers with 2.5-inch IDE/ATA hard drive bays
- Systems supporting ATA-100 (Ultra DMA/100, ATA-6) interface
- IDE channel adapters and USB enclosures with 2.5″ drive support
- Any system with a 44-pin IDE connector designed for 2.5″ drives
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering. The Hitachi Travelstar HTS721060G9AT00 is part of the 7K100 line; enhanced availability variants (HTE721060G9AT00) share mechanical and electrical specifications.
Works With
- IDE/ATA-100 (Ultra DMA) host controllers and chipsets
- PC BIOS and firmware supporting standard IDE hard drives
- USB-to-IDE adapters and external drive enclosures
- Drive diagnostic and recovery software compatible with legacy IDE drives
- SMART monitoring and reporting tools
