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Toshiba DT01ACAxxx DT01ACA050 500 GB

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Toshiba DT01ACA050 500GB 35 inch SATA 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive

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Toshiba DT01ACA050
1 TB3 TB500 GB
Placement
built-in
Type
HDD
Features
for PC
Volume
500 GB
Form factor
3.5 "
Connection
SATA3
Manufacturer's warranty
2 years
Cache memory
32 MB
RPM
7200 rpm
Plates
1
Operation power consumption
6.4 W
Standby power consumption
1 W
Shockproof
60 G
Reading noise level
28 dB
Standby mode noise level
26 dB
MTBF (on/off)
300 K
Added to E-Catalog
January 2013

Affordable, low-noise, and high-performance built-in (internal) hard drive with a 3.5" form factor from the 2013 Toshiba DT01ACA consumer SATA3 HDD series. This lineup includes 4 models ranging from 500 GB to 3 TB, whose firmware and design are optimized for use in typical home PCs, budget workstations, multimedia systems, gaming computers, and external hard drives. It can work stably in simple NAS arrays.

The main advantages of the device are low power consumption (<3.7 W in idle and <6.4 W in active mode) and low noise level in seek mode. The Toshiba DT01ACAxxx DT01ACA050 hard drive is based on a highly reliable single-disc configuration, and data recording is performed using Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology, which ensures consistently high performance without noticeable degradation under prolonged load.

This drive remains operational in a temperature range of 0 to 60 degrees, allowing for use with silent passive cooling systems. The relatively small capacity of 500 GB allows for recording up to 125 hours of high-definition video or 500 hours of SD video stream. The average sequential read/write speed is about 150 MB/s. This model is also suitable for home surveillance systems or multimedia storage located in residential areas.

The information in the model description is for reference purposes.
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Toshiba DT01ACAxxx series offers a range of hard drives with varying capacities, praised for their reasonable pricing and good performance in benchmarks like Crystal Disk Mark. Users appreciate the quiet operation and low heat generation, making them suitable for budget builds. However, some reviews highlight concerns about noise levels and vibration, with a few users experiencing clicking sounds and drive failures after extended use. While some users report reliability issues and defects, others have found them to be reliable over several years. Overall, the Toshiba DT01ACAxxx series is considered a cost-effective option for those seeking a balance between price and performance, though potential buyers should be aware of the mixed feedback regarding durability.
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excellent, reliable screw
26 January 2021 
I don't know much about hardware, in terms of write speed, buffer size and other technical nuances, but the screw is very reliable. Some write that after a year it knocks, pours and all that, but mine has served me faithfully since October 2013 and now, after more than 7 years, he fell ill (((I hope his receiver will serve no less
excellent, reliable screw
no
Do not take under any circumstances
14 October 2018 
Do not purchase these hard drives. I've gone through a dozen of these HDDs, all with the same issue: they start making clicking sounds after a year of use. I foolishly bought one myself, and after a year of usage, when it was 37% full, it started clicking and just froze.
no advantages
The amount of defects is just off the charts.
great model, love it
9 July 2014 
I got the 2 TB model for storing photos, movies, and music. I use an SSD for the system. So it's both fast and capacious :) Hopefully, it's also very reliable.
Quiet enough, it hums but within reasonable limits. No clicks. Works fast and doesn't heat up. Reasonable price. The manufacturer is listed as Toshiba, but it seems that this company just acquired the factory from Hitachi. And the latter has always been able to make good disks.
It's been 4 months since the purchase. So far (knock on wood) there have been no problems at all. I really hope there won't be any. But if anything does come up, I'll definitely write about it.
use Toshiba DT01ACAxxx month or more i recommend it should buy
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