This high-performance, 10, 000rpm Ultra160 hard disk drive (HDD) delivers next generation technology to complete your IBM eServer xSeries or IntelliStation storage solution.... more
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SCSI Signalling Type: Low Voltage Differential (LVD)
Performance
Drive Transfer Rate: 160 MBps (external)
Seek Time: 7.9 ms (average)
Spindle Speed: 10000 rpm
Expansion / connectivity
Connections: 1 x storage - Ultra160 SCSI - 68 pin HD D-Sub (HD-68)
Compatible Bays: 1 x internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
Manufacturer's product description
This high-performance, 10, 000rpm Ultra160 hard disk drive (HDD) delivers next generation technology to complete your IBM eServer xSeries or IntelliStation storage solution. Through advanced areal density technology, this HDD stores a large amount of data on its platter. This optimizes the storage capacities of supported systems, while providing solid storage subsystem performance. The HDDs 3.5-inch, 1-inch high, slim-line form factor allows maximum installations in supported xSeries servers and Netfinity systems. This HDD option supports enterprise server and workstation applications.
Advantages: Quite a fast drive. Disadvantages: One of the "Deathstar" drives.
...Whether you are thinking of buying this drive (2nd hand, most likely as it's a couple of years old) or own one of IBM's 60GXP, 75GXP or 120GXP models, read on for important information about issues with these drives and fixing them.
** THE DRIVE **
Capacity: 40 GB (38.3 GB as reported in windows)
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: ATA-100
Average seek time: 8.5 ms
It's a fast enough drive. It seems to perform quite a bit better than the 5400 rpm 45 GB Western Digital drive I had, it's quite a bit quieter and this one's not dead ... yet.
** BORROWING NAMES FROM STAR WARS **
The main reason I thought I'd write a review on this drive, is to hopefully help a few others who have this or one of the other 60GXP, 75GXP or 120GXP models (as I've read these are equally affected).
It didn't take long for a lot of people...
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Advantages: Fast, high capacity storage. Well built, looks good. 2 year warranty, No fan. Disadvantages: No fan.
...Freecom before as they've always looked a bit cheap and nasty so this would be an interesting experience. The box did feel reassuringly heavy though, a good start.
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# What's in the Box?
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Apart from the drive, the box contained a small light external PSU, a USB lead and a CD with some backup software.
The case is made of extremly solid and heavy aluminium with a silver plastic front piece with a sexy blue '400GB' light (yes, you can have sexy lights. Really.) at the front just to prove how big it was. The finish is excellent and I have to say, if this is anything to go by, I'm converted to Freecom. Unlike the picture here, my unit has the aluminium finished in matt black which looks really nice on top of my black PC. It's also surprisingly compact - not that much bigger than a harddrive at 20x11.5x4 cms...
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Advantages: Lots of space for all your gaming needs. Disadvantages: Price, Dust, Missing GB
...My personal experience with the Xbox 360 harddrive has been fairly positive. The ability to store music, films, videos and of course games saves is one that no Xbox gamer should be without. 120 GB of memory is more than enough for the average gamer. The harddrive is well designed to blend with the console perfectly. It is small and easy to store.
However the price is pretty heavy compared to the cheaper 20GB versions. A problem with the memory is the fact that the harddrive does not actually have 120GB, obviously it wouldn't be exactly due to the need for the running files but several GB are actually missing. Regular cleaning is advised as dust tends to collect on the harddrive but a sharp blow into the docking port is sufficient to clear this.
All in all this product is an incredibly useful addition to any Xbox 360 gamers...
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I like the ease of use of this hard drive, especially the shortcut button which allows any application to be launched with a touch of a button.
Its design means that it is a space saver and can be stored in a variety of ways - upright, on its side or... more
I seem to go through hard drives like a hot knife through butter, so it was no wonder that a warning appeared about low space left on my computer. Therefore i decided to review different hard drives offered by various companies before deciding which to... more
I've bought two of these drives now and am very impressed. On opening the box you'll find the following: The drive itself, power supply, USB cable and an instruction leaflet.
The drive feels solid and well built, although the aluminium case does... more
What with all the videos and photos I had on my mac, I needed some good back up storage. I was recommended to go for the something in the Lacie range. For me the d2 Quadra 320gb was an excellent choice. It won't lose data the way some of the ones with more
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