A hybrid 500 GB HDD instead of DOM?!?

[gorski]

Well, with E2 new possibilities are opening, so does anyone know if [and how exactly] we could exchange DOM for this and benefit, with 4 GB of non-volatile memory:

http://www.dabs.com/products/seagate-500gb-momentusxt-hybrid-sata-300-2-5--7200rpm-32mb-70JK.html

I don't know, so I am asking if it would be advantageous enough to be worth the effort [it would need an extra cable/connector, some structure to stabilise it and cooling, no?] and money, guys?

Apparently, it boots really quickly and so on...

Cheers!

[B]Summary[/B]


[B]Product Description[/B]
Seagate Momentus XT ST95005620AS - hybrid hard drive - 500 GB - SATA-300 

Type
Hybrid hard drive - internal 

Form Factor2.5" x 1/8H 

Dimensions (WxDxH)7 cm x 10 cm x 9.5 mm 

Weight110 g 

Capacity500 GB 

Non-Volatile Cache Capacity
4 GB 

Interface Type
Serial ATA-300 

Data Transfer Rate
300 MBps 

Spindle Speed7200 rpm 

Buffer Size32 MB 

Microsoft CertificationCompatible with Windows 7 

Manufacturer Warranty5 years warranty

[B]General[/B]

Device TypeHybrid hard drive - internal Width7 cm Depth10 cm Height9.5 mm Weight110 g [B]

Hard Drive[/B]

Form Factor2.5" x 1/8H Capacity500 GB Non-Volatile Cache Capacity4 GB  Interface TypeSerial ATA-300 Buffer Size32 MB Bytes per Sector512  FeaturesQuietStep, Ramp Load, Adaptive Memory technology 

[B]Performance[/B]

Drive Transfer Rate300 MBps (external) Average Latency4.17 ms Spindle Speed7200 rpm [B]

Reliability[/B]

Non-Recoverable Errors1 per 10^14 Start / Stop Cycles600,000 [B]

Expansion / Connectivity[/B]

Interfaces1 x Serial ATA-300 - 7 pin Serial ATA Compatible Bays1 x internal - 2.5" x 1/8H [B]

Miscellaneous[/B]

Compatible with Windows 7"Compatible with Windows 7" software and  devices carry Microsoft’s  assurance that these products have passed  tests for compatibility and  reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows  7. [B]

Manufacturer Warranty[/B]

Service & Support5 years warranty Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - 5 years 

[B]Environmental Parameters[/B]

Min Operating Temperature0 °C Max Operating Temperature60 °C Shock  Tolerance350 g @ 2ms (operating) / 1000 g @ 1ms (non-operating)

 

[zeta]

Maybe it could be a cheaper and easier option to use a 2,5" standard hard disk. I use an IDE to SATA adapter from China suppliers (10 euro).

There would be no problem to use it with OpenSat firmware or Enigma2 and there is no need for extra cooling system nor extra screws or whatever, just to put it in the right place.

A picture worth a thousand words:

 

[gorski]

Thanx a bunch! Appreciated!!!

You mean, no need for extra cooling with 2.5 inch HDD or with the one I posted?

Cheers!

 

[zeta]

It is not needed with either. I'm running this setup for more than two non stop months, no power off or standby cycles. Of course, it will heat up a little bit but it does not seems to be a problem, its place inside the box is free from heat sources.

It works like a charm.