Thread: Seagate Pipeline HD 500 GB SATA/300 7200 RPM 8 MB Hard Drive

The 7200 RPM rotational speed in mixture with the 8 MB buffer make sure a smooth and dependable operation whereas the3 GBs transfer speed will give you lightning fast data transfers. Did you recognize that the Pipeline HD has the capability to support at least of 10 concurrent streams of HD content? This hard drive was built for DVRs, observation systems, jukeboxes, set-top boxes, and of course PCs.

Specifications:

General Features:
• 500 GB storage capacity
• SATA interface
• 7200 RPM rotational speed
• 8 MB buffer
• 3 Gb/s transfer rate
• 10 Simultaneous SDTV Streams Supported (256K host buffer per stream)
• 10 Simultaneous HDTV Streams Supported (2 MB host buffer per stream)
• <12 seconds power-on to ready
• <12 seconds standby to ready
• 300 MB/s maximum external transfer rate
• 50,000 contact start-stops cycles
• 70 Gs at 2 ms operating shock
• 350 Gs at 1 ms non operating shock
• Eco-friendly power savings enable the most energy and cost efficient system designs - THINK GREEN!
• Industry-leading reliability of 0.55% AFR in an always-on environment supports longevity expectations of consumer and commercial video applications
• 75°C operating temperature capability for improved system reliability
• Video streaming optimized to support at least 10 simultaneous high-definition video streams for multi-room DVR applications
• Seagate SoftSonic motor technology enables years of ultra-quiet, worry-free operation with acoustics performance as low as 1.9 bels
• Sweet-spot capacities enable premium television services such as video on demand, high-definition storage and multi-room streaming for DVRs and media centers
• Seagate Think Green sustainability goes beyond green with improved reliability, low power consumption, leading recycling programs, RoHS compliance, PVC free, halogen free and brominated retardant free
• 3.5-inch form factor

Regulatory Approvals:
• MIC
• WEEE
• cULus
• CE
• C-Tick
• BSMI