TOSHIBA P300 2TB 7200RPM Desktop HDD

The Toshiba P300 2TB Desktop Hard Drive (model HDWD320UZSVA) is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive engineered for everyday home and office desktop computing. Running at 7,200 RPM with a generous 256 MB buffer, it delivers responsive data access suitable for desktop workstations, all-in-one PCs, standard desktop systems, and external enclosures. The drive connects via a SATA 6.0 Gbit/s interface and supports Native Command Queuing (NCQ), allowing the drive to reorder read and write requests for improved throughput during multitasking workloads. A two-stage actuator contributes to precise head positioning, while a loading ramp mechanism parks the read/write heads away from the platters when not in use, reducing the risk of data loss from minor physical disturbances. For added resilience, the P300 integrates a built-in shock sensor and is rated for up to 600,000 load/unload cycles. The average rotational latency is 4.17 ms, and the unrecoverable read error rate is specified at 1 in 10^14 bits read—a standard desktop-class reliability figure. Acoustics are kept at a typical 25 dB in idle mode, making the drive unobtrusive in quiet environments. The drive carries RoHS compatibility and is halogen-free, reflecting Toshiba’s compliance with common environmental regulations. It uses Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology and Advanced Format (AF) 4K sector alignment. Verified Specifications: – Model: HDWD320UZSVA – Capacity: 2TB – Form Factor: 3.5-inch – Interface: SATA 6.0 Gbit/s – Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM – Buffer Size: 256 MB – Average Latency: 4.17 ms – Recording Technology: SMR – Unrecoverable Error Rate: 1 per 10^14 – Load/Unload Cycles: 600,000 – Operating Power: 5.21 W (typical) – Idle Power: 2.92 W (typical) – Operating Temperature: 0 to 60 °C – Acoustics (idle): 25 dB typical – Dimensions: 147 mm (L) × 101.85 mm (W) × 26.1 mm (H) – Warranty: 2 Years Limited