Seagate Pipeline HD 500GB internal hard drive 8 MB Serial ATA

Boasting capacities up to 500 GB, Seagate® Pipeline HD™ drives deliver unprecedented levels of acoustic, power and vibration performance for high-definition DVRs. With the ability to support at least 10 simultaneous streams and operate at drive case temperatures of up to 75°C, they provide reliable storage that enables consumers to take full advantage of premium services like video on demand. Featuring Windows Vista certification that makes them an ideal solution for media centers, Seagate Pipeline HD drives are the gold standard for high-definition recording.

Key Features and Benefits

- 160 GB on a single platter enables a cost-effective entry point while 500 GB delivers capacity for up to 100 hours of high-definition or up to 500 hours of standard-definition TV.
- PVR acoustic profile as low as 19dB supports bedroom and living room system usage models.
- Operational power consumption as low as 4.7W for greater energy efficiency and reduced heat generation
- Proven Seagate reliability—designed for worry-free DVR operation with segment-leading 0.57% AFR
- Low-current spin-up for ease of integration and power supply design
- Available Seagate Secure™ technology improves content security as part of a system digital rights management strategy.
- Seagate SoftSonic™ motor technology and optimized seek profiles enable years of quiet, worry-free operation.

Applications
- DVRs and media centers (Windows Vista certified)
- External storage
- Home theater PCs
- IPTV
- Multimedia hard drive recorders
- Audio servers
- Karaoke and audio jukeboxes