The Ultrastar A7K2000 provides twice the data storage capacity of the prior generation Ultrastar A7K1000 drive, & does so using fewer watts. Operating at 7200 RPM, the Hitachi Ultrastar A7K2000 offers better overall performance than slower-RPM, capacity-oriented drives at impressively low power-consumption rates. When compared to the previous generation Ultrastar A7K1000, the A7K2000 offers up to a 155% improvement in sustained data transfer rate, & a 120% improvement in watts-per-GB. With five Advanced Power Management modes, a 36% reduction in watts during low-RPM idle mode, & using less than 1W during standby/sleep mode, the Ultrastar A7K2000 can help data centers achieve lower AC power & HVAC requirements, freeing up precious headroom for growing enterprise needs. With a robust fourth-generation mechanical design, Ultrastar A7K2000 is specifically built & tested for the enterprise. The Ultrastar SATA drive family features Hitachi-patented Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS) sensor technology, which optimizes drive reliability in multi-drive RAID arrays & rack-mounted systems. The Ultrastar A7K2000 demonstrates Hitachi ecological leadership with its halogen-free design & power-efficient operation. Both these features serve to qualify the drive for the Hitachi Eco Trac classification, which identifies products that minimize environmental impact in the areas of product design, manufacturing, operation & disposal.