RE: [Thinkpad] Hitachi 60 gig 7200 RPM H/D

The E7K60 is targeted for installation into server blade systems where they
run 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Hitachi is saying that this drive is
suitable for this sort of continuous operation and the one 7K60 is not. The
two drives have the same specs., but one is expected to operate in a more
controlled environment with less change in temperature. In this environment
Hitachi is willing to warranty the drive with the E, not the one without it.

For installation in a Thinkpad I don't think it matters which you use, but
the one without the E is usually a few dollars cheaper. In my Thinkpad I
have two 7K60 drives installed and they are working great. I would
definitely recommend this drive, but see no reason to buy the E model.

Cheers

-- Bennett

> -----Original Message-----
> From: thinkpad-bounces@stderr.org
> [mailto:thinkpad-bounces@stderr.org] On Behalf Of Adam
> Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 7:55 AM
> To: thinkpad@stderr.org
> Subject: Re: [Thinkpad] Hitachi 60 gig 7200 RPM H/D
>
>
> Friday, January 30, 2004, 11:16:45 AM, you wrote:
>
> >> I don't see any difference in the specs. They're the same.
>
> > The "E" in E7K60 stands for "Extended" and refers to the
> fact that the
> > drive is certified for 24/7 service, which the 7K60 is not.
>
> So you're saying they support warranty service any days, 24
> hours a day, on this one?
>
> > See under "Highlights": http://www.hgst.com/hdd/travel/tre7k60.htm
>
> This page just seems to say: support 24x7 applications
>
> Oh, while we're talking, does this work on a 600x model machine?
>
> --
> Best regards,
> Adam
>
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